UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Urdu Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 5
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Ur

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Urdu Literature Paper - I
Subject Urdu Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 5
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Urdu Literature Paper I for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The paper consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on attempting the questions. Candidates must write answers in Urdu script, adhering to word limits where specified. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Urdu Literature for the Civil Services Mains exam, offering insights into the expected depth and breadth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Urdu Language
  • Urdu Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Dialects
  • Indo-Aryan Languages
  • Urdu Script
  • Orthography
  • Phonetics

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Urdu Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Urdu Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Urdu Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2025 Urdu Literature Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • UPSC Urdu Literature Optional Subject Syllabus

Instructions

  • (Please read each of the following instructions carefully before at tempting questions) 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, 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 URDU (Urdu 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)

Section A

Q1. درج ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے۔ ہر سوال کا جواب تقریباً ایک سو پچاس (150)الفاظ ریں مشتل ہونا جاہئے :

(a) زبان اور بولی کے فرق کو واضح کرتے ہوئے اپنا جواب لکھئے۔

(b) قدیم ہند آریائی زبانوں نے اردو زبان کو کس طرح متاثر کیا؟ اپنے خیالات کا اظہار کیجئے۔

(c) مغربی ہند سے کیا مراد ہے؟ اس کی اہم بولیاں کون کون سی ہیں؟ وضاحت سے جواب لکھئے۔

(d) ’’ املا کی سب سے زیادہ غلطیاں ہمزہ کے غیر ضروری اور غلط استعال سے ہوتی ہیں‘‘۔ کیا آپ اس رائے سے متفق ہیں؟ مال جواب لکھئے۔

(e) روف شمس سے آپ کیا سمجھتے ہیں؟ مثالوں سے وضاحت کیجئے۔

Section A

Q2. درج ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے :

(a) آپ کے خیال میں اردو زبان کی پیدائش کے متعلق کس ماہر لسانیات کے خیالات سب سے جامع اور قابلِ قبول ہیں؟ اپنے خیالات کا اظہار کیجئے۔

(b) وسطی ہند آریائی دور میں فروغ یانے والی بولیوں کا خاکہ پیش کیجئے۔

(c) جدید ہند آریائی زبانوں کا تعارف پیش کیجئے۔

Section A

Q3. درج ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے :

(a) ’’ دکیٰ ، اردو کی اس منزلِ ارتقا کی نمائندگی کرتی ہے جبکہ وہ تفکیلی حالت میں مختلف بولیوں کے اثرات لیے دکن پینچ گئی‘‘۔ ٹمونے رقوم کر وضاحت کیجئے۔

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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?

The year is 2025.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Urdu Literature Paper - I.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the question type for Urdu Literature Paper I?

The questions are descriptive.

How many questions are there in total?

There are EIGHT questions divided into two Sections.

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