UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Marathi Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English & Marathi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Marathi Literature Paper - I |
| Subject | Marathi Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the question paper for Paper I of the Marathi Literature subject in the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Marathi literature, language, and its various aspects. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer a total of 5 questions. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question from each section must be attempted from the remaining. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Answers must be written in Marathi, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Marathi Literature as their optional subject in the prestigious Civil Services Main Examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Marathi Language
- Marathi Literature
- Linguistics
- Literary Criticism
- Folk Literature
- Grammar
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
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Marathi Literature Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 Marathi Literature Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Marathi Literature Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Marathi Literature Paper I Answer Key
- Civil Services (Main) Examination Marathi Literature Syllabus
- Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
- Civil Services (Main) Examination
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
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, 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.
- 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. \mathcal{I}
Questions (page 2)
Q2. भाषेची लक्षणे विशद करा. (a) 20 मराठीतील विविध बोली कोणत्या ते सांगून बोलींचे सामाजिक व वाङ्मयीन महत्त्व विशद करा. (b) 15 मराठी लोकगीतांमधून प्रगट होणाऱ्या. स्त्रीमनाच्या भावविश्वाचे चित्रण करा. (c) 15 पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहा:
Q3. लोकरंगभूमीची संकेतव्यवस्था साधार स्पष्ट करा. (a) 20 ‘डेल हाईम्स’ ची ‘संदेशवहनात्मकक्षमता’ (Communicative competence) चे स्वरूप स्पष्ट (b) 15 करा. विभक्तीचे प्रकार सांगून द्वितीया व चतुर्थी या विभक्तींचे प्रत्ययार्थासह विवरण करा. (c) 15 पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहा:
Q4. अभ्यस्त शब्द म्हणजे काय ते सांगून अभ्यस्त शब्दाच्या प्रकारांचा परामर्श घ्या. (a) 20 डांगी ही मराठीची बोली की गुजराथीची बोली यासंदर्भात झालेल्या वादाची साधार मीमांसा करा. (b) 15 यादवकालीन मराठी भाषेची वैशिष्ट्यें सोदाहरण विशद करा. (c) 15 SLPM-U-MRTH 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 subject of this paper?
The subject is Marathi Literature, Paper I.
What is the conducting body for this examination?
The examination is conducted by UPSC.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
What is the time allowed to complete this paper?
The time allowed is Three Hours.
How many questions are divided in the paper?
There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS.