UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper II 2020 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Gujarati & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Gujarati Literature Paper II
Subject Gujarati Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Gujarati Literature Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2020. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions in all, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and three others chosen from the remaining questions, with at least one from each section. The paper is designed to assess the candidate's in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in Gujarati Literature. The total marks for this paper are 250, and the time allowed is three hours. Answers must be written in Gujarati script.

Major Topics Covered

  • Gujarati Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Literary Analysis
  • Gujarati Poetry
  • Gujarati Novels
  • Gujarati Drama
  • Literary History

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 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 Gujarati Literature Paper I 2020
  • UPSC General Studies Paper I 2020
  • UPSC Essay Paper 2020
  • UPSC Gujarati Literature Paper II 2020 Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • Gujarati Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Exam Pattern

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 GUJARATI (Gujarati 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. રોહિણીપતિના ભાલે રશ્મિઓ રમતા હતા : (a) તુહિનાચલના જાણે શૃંગમાં ભમતા હતા ! 10 જે રહે કલ્પવૃક્ષની તળે, તેને શી વસ્તુ નવ મળે ? (b) જે જીવ જળમાં ક્રીડા કરે, તે પ્રાણી કયમ તરશે મરે ? 10 સૌંદર્ય કેરી સંપત્તિ સ્વર્ગથી અહીં ઊતરે, (c) દુર્વ્યય કરવા તેનો અધિકાર ન કોઈને. 10 મુંબઈમાં હું વિદ્યાર્થી હતો, હવે અનુભવાર્થી છું. (d) જયમ દર્પણ મૂકિયે સામસામાં તે પ્રતિબિંબે એકમેકમાં, (e) તે અન્યોઅન્ય અનંત થાયે, જો દષ્ટ પહોંચે જઈ છેકમાં. 10 નીચેના મુદ્દાઓ વિશે સમીક્ષાત્મક ચર્ચા કરો.

Q2. ‘વસંત વિલાસ’ ફાગુમાં પ્રકૃતિનું રૂપકાત્મક નિરુપણ 20 (a) ‘કાદંબરી' માં જન્મજન્માન્તરનું કથાઘટક 15 (b) ‘મારી હકીકત’ માં પ્રગટ થયેલું નર્મદનું વ્યક્તિત્વ 15 (c) સદષ્ટાંત વિવેચનાત્મક નોંધ લખો.

Q3. ‘અખેગીતા’ માં જીવ-જગત-માપાનું સ્વરૂપ 20 (a) ‘ચન્દ્રચન્દ્રાવતીની વારતા’ કૃતિને આધારે શામળની સર્જકતાનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરો 15 (b) ‘ફાર્બસવિરહ’ માં મિત્રવિરહનું આલેખન 15 (c) નીચેના પ્રશ્નોને કૃતિના મર્મ સંદર્ભે સમજાવો.

Q4. ‘રાઈનો પર્વત' નાટકમાં જાલકાનો પ્રપંચ. (a) ‘સરસ્વતીચન્દ્ર ભાગ : ૧’ ની કથનકળાની ચર્ચા કરો. (b) ‘સુદ્દામા ચરિત્ર’ માં નિરૂપીત વિવિધ રસના ઉદાહરણ આપી પ્રેમાનંદના રાર્જક કર્મનો (c) પરિચય કરાવો. 15 \mathcal{Z}_{\mathcal{C}} URC-B-GJT

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2020.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The Civil Services Main Exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Gujarati Literature, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for Gujarati Literature Paper II?

The maximum marks for Gujarati Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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