UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Punjabi Literature Paper-II Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi & Punjabi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Punjabi Literature Paper-II
Subject Punjabi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the question paper for the Punjabi Literature Paper-II of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on the number of questions to be attempted and the language of the answers (Punjabi - Gurumukhi script). Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam's scope, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation for the administrative services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Punjabi Literature
  • Poetry Analysis
  • Literary Criticism

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 Punjabi Literature Paper-I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 General Studies Papers
  • UPSC Previous Year Question Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Punjabi Literature Paper-II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Punjabi Literature Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question nos. 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 PUNJABI (Gurumukhi 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)

Q1. (ਸ਼ਬਦ ਸੀਮਾ : 150 ਸ਼ਬਦ ਹਰੇਕ) 10×5=50 ਦਿਲਹੂ ਮੁਹਬਤਿ ਜਿੰਨ ਸੇਈ ਸਚਿਆ ॥ (a) ਜਿਨ ਮਨਿ ਹੋਰੂ ਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਰੂ ਸਿ ਕਾਂਢੇ ਕਚਿਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਤੇ ਇਸਕ ਖੁਦਾਇ ਰੰਗਿ ਦੀਦਾਰ ਕੇ ॥ ਵਿਸਰਿਆ ਜਿਨ ਨਾਮੁ ਤੇ ਭੁਇ ਭਾਰ ਥੀਏ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਆਪਿ ਲੀਏ ਲੜਿ ਲਾਇ ਦਰਿ ਦਰਵੇਸ ਸੇ ॥ ਤਿਨ ਧੰਨੂ ਜਣੇਦੀ ਮਾਊ ਆਏ ਸਫਲ ਸੇ ॥੨॥ 10 ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਜੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਾ ਨਦਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਪਾਇਆ ॥ (b) ਏਹੁ ਜੀਉ ਬਹੁਤੇ ਜਨਮ ਭਰੰਮਿਆ ਤਾ ਸਤਿਗਰਿ ਸਬਦ ਸਣਾਇਆ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਜੇਵਡ ਦਾਤਾ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਸਭਿ ਸੁਣਿਅਹੁ ਲੋਕ ਸਬਾਇਆ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਸਚੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਿਨੀ ਵਿਚਹ ਆਪ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਚੋ ਸਚ ਬਝਾਇਆ ॥੪॥ 10 ਬਾਬੀਹਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਉ ਬੋਲੇ ਕੋਕਿਲ ਬਾਣੀਆ ॥ (c) ਸਾ ਧਨ ਸਭਿ ਰਸ ਚੋਲੈ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਣੀਆ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ਜਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਣੀ, ਸਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਨਾਰੇ ॥ ਨਵ ਘਰ ਥਾਪਿ ਮਹਲ ਘਰੂ ਊਚਉ, ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਵਾਸੁ ਮੁਰਾਰੇ ॥ ਸਭਿ ਤੇਰੀ ਤੂ ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਨਿਸਿ ਬਾਸੁਰ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਵੈ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਿਉ ਪ੍ਰਿਉ ਚਵੈ ਬੰਬੀਹਾ, ਕੋਕਿਲ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਹਾਵੈ ॥੨॥ 10 ਮੈਨੂੰ ਛੱਡ ਗਏ ਆਪ ਲੱਦ ਗਏ ਮੈਂ ਵਿਚ ਕੀ ਤਕਸੀਰ (d) ਰਾਤੀਂ ਨੀਂਦ ਨਾ ਦਿਨ ਸੁੱਖ ਸੁੱਤੀ ਅੱਖੀਂ ਪਲਟਿਆ ਨੀਰ । ਛਵ੍ਹੀਆਂ ਤੇ ਤਲਵਾਰਾਂ ਕੋਲੋਂ ਇਸ਼ਕ ਦੇ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਤੀਰ । ਇਸ਼ਕੇ ਜੇਡ ਨਾ ਜ਼ਾਲਮ ਕੋਈ ਇਹ ਜ਼ਹਿਮਤ ਬੇਪੀਰ । ਇਕ ਪਲ ਸਾਇਤ ਆਰਾਮ ਨਾ ਆਵੇ ਬੁਰੀ ਬਿਰਹੋਂ ਦੀ ਪੀੜ।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name?

The exam name is Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of the exam paper?

The exam paper is from the year 2025.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Civil Services Main Examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the paper name?

The paper name is Punjabi Literature Paper-II.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Punjabi Literature.

What is the exam stage?

The exam stage is Main.

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