UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Sanskrit Compulsory Question Paper PDF
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Maximum Marks 300
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Sanskrit & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | SANSKRIT (Compulsory) |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the Sanskrit (Compulsory) paper of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2018. The paper carries a maximum of 300 marks and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains exam can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, particularly for the Sanskrit subject. It includes instructions in both Sanskrit and English, along with essay and comprehension-based questions.
Major Topics Covered
- Essay Writing
- Comprehension
- Sanskrit Literature
- Indian Polity
- Environmental Studies
- Globalization
- Indian Economy
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 2017 Sanskrit Compulsory Question Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Sanskrit Compulsory Question Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 English Compulsory Question Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Essay Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2018 Sanskrit Compulsory Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC Sanskrit Compulsory Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Instructions
- प्रश्नपत्रविषये विशेषनिर्देशाः प्रश्नानां समाधानात् प्राकु सर्वेऽपि अधोलिखिताः निर्देशाः सावधानतया पठनीयाः सर्वेऽपि प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
- प्रत्येकं प्रश्नस्य/प्रश्नभागस्य अङ्काः तत्पुरत एव निर्दिष्टाः।
- यदि अन्यथा निर्देशो न भवेत् तर्हि प्रश्नानाम् उत्तराणि संस्कृतभाषया एव देवनागरीलिपिनिबद्धया लेखनीयानि ।
- यत्रापि शब्दसीमा निर्धारिता तत्र सा अनुपालनीया एव।
- उत्तराणि चेत् सीमातः अधिकमात्रया विस्तीर्णानि लघुतराणि वा भवेयुः तदा अङ्कहानिः भविष्यति ।
- प्रश्नपत्रसहितोत्तरपुस्तिकायाः किमपि पृष्ठं पृष्ठांशी वा पदि रिक्तः त्यज्यते सः अवश्यं स्पष्टतया रेखाचिह्नेन निरसनीयः।
- प्रश्नक्रमानुसारमेव क्रमेण प्रश्नोत्तराणि प्रदेषानि ।
- नचेत् अंशतः प्रदत्तं प्रश्नोत्तरमपि संपूर्णप्रश्नोत्तरबत् भवेत् । SANSKRIT (Compulsory) Maximum Marks: 300
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Answer must be written in SANSKRIT (Devanagari script) unless otherwise directed in the question.
- Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks may be deducted.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
- Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the subject of this paper?
This paper is for Sanskrit (Compulsory).
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for the Sanskrit (Compulsory) paper is 300.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.