UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2020 Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

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

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2020, specifically for Paper I of Tamil Literature. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to answer five questions in total, with compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Tamil Literature, providing a direct look at the expected question format, depth of knowledge required, and marking scheme. Analyzing this paper helps candidates strategize their preparation effectively for the UPSC Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tamil Literature
  • Dravidian Languages
  • Tholkaappiyam
  • Sangam Literature
  • Bhakti Literature
  • Regional Dialects
  • Silappathikaram
  • Manimekalai
  • Tamil Ethical Literature
  • Contemporary Tamil Literature
  • Bilingualism in Tamil
  • Tamil Historical Novels
  • Tamil Short Stories

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 Civil Services Main Exam 2020 Tamil Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2019 Tamil Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 Tamil Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Tamil Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Selection Guide

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.
  • 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. குறிப்பு வரைக : 10 × 5 = 50 திராவிட மொழிகளும் அவை வழங்குமிடங்களும் (a) 10 தமிழில் மூவிடப் பெயர்களும் மூவிட வினைகளும் (b) 10 தொல்காப்பியப் பொருளதிகாரத்தின் அமைப்பு (c) 10 சங்க இலக்கியத்தில் உவமைகள் (d) 10 பக்தி இலக்கியத்தில் அகப்பொருள் மரபுகள் (e) 10 தமிழில் வட்டார வழக்குகள் குறித்து விவரிக்க (a) 15 சிலப்பதிகாரத்தில் கிளைக் கதைகள் குறித்து ஆராய்க. (b) 20 தமிழ் அற இலக்கியங்களின் இலக்கியப் பண்புகளை (c) விரித்துரைக்க. 15 மணிமேகலைக் காப்பியத்தின் வாயிலாக அறியவரும் (a) தருக்கதத்துவச் சிந்தனைகளை ஆராய்க. 20 தற்கால அரசியல் சமுதாய இயக்கங்களின் வழி தமிழ் (b) இலக்கியமும் மொழியும் வளர்ந்த வளர்ச்சியை ஆராய்க. 15 தற்காலத் தமிழ்க் கவிதையின் இலக்கியக் கூறுகளைத் (c) திறனாய்வு செய்க. 15 தமிழில் இருமொழியம் (BILINGUALISM) என்பதை (a) ஆராய்க. 15 தமிழ் வரலாற்று நாவல்கள் பற்றி மதிப்பிடுக. (b) 15 தமிழ்ச் சிறுகதை முன்னோடிகள் படைப்புக்களைத் (c) திறனாய்வு செய்க. 20 \boldsymbol{2} URC-U-TML

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Tamil Literature Paper I.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2020.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Tamil Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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