UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Kannada Literature Paper II PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English & Kannada
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Kannada Literature Paper - II |
| Subject | Kannada Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This is the Kannada Literature Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2025. The paper consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to attempt five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must choose at least one question from each section. Answers are to be written in Kannada script, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Kannada Literature for the Civil Services Mains exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Kannada Literature
- Kannada Poetry
- Kannada Prose
- Literary Analysis
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- Kannada Literature Paper - I
- General Studies Paper I
- General Studies Paper II
- General Studies Paper III
- General Studies Paper IV
- Essay Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Kannada Literature
Instructions
- There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS.
- Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
- Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
- The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
- Answers must be written in KANNADA (Kannada script).
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
- Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Questions (page 2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
This question paper is from the 2025 examination.
Which paper is this?
This is Kannada Literature Paper - II.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the total number of questions in this paper?
There are eight questions in total.
How many questions must a candidate attempt?
A candidate must attempt five questions in all.