CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Punjabi Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2017
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Punjabi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | CS (MAIN) Exam |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Punjabi Paper I (Literature) |
| Subject | Punjabi Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the CS (MAIN) Exam 2017, Paper I, focusing on Punjabi Literature. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. It is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to answer five compulsory questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. The paper is designed to assess in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in Punjabi literature. Aspirants can download the PDF to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, which is crucial for effective preparation.
Major Topics Covered
- Punjabi Syntax
- Punjabi Sentence Structure
- Punjabi Janamsakhi
- Linguistic features of Punjabi
- Literary features of Punjabi
- Origin of Punjabi Language
- Development stages of Punjabi Language
- Punjabi Qissa-Kavya
- Punjabi Sufi Poetry
- Gurmukhi Script
- Punjabi Morphology
- Punjabi Dialects
- Pothwari dialect
- Maji dialect
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for CS (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
- CS (MAIN) Exam 2016 Punjabi Paper I
- CS (MAIN) Exam 2018 Punjabi Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Mains Literature Papers
- CS (MAIN) Exam 2017 Punjabi Paper I Answer Key
- CS (MAIN) Exam Syllabus
- Punjabi Literature Syllabus for UPSC
- CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern
- UPSC Mains 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 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)
Q2. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਰੂਪ−ਵਿਗਿਆਨ (Morphology) ਨੂੰ ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ (a) ਅਤੇ ਅਧਿਐਨ-ਖੇਤਰ ਉੱਤੇ ਨੋਟ ਲਿਖੋ । 121/2 ਵਰਤਮਾਨ ਯੁਗ ਵਿਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਨੂੰ ਦਰਪੇਸ਼ ਚਣੌਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਵੇਚਨ ਕਰੋ । 121/2 (b) 121/2 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸੂਫ਼ੀ-ਕਾਵਿ ਦੇ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਪੜਾਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ ਕਰੋ । (c) ਪੁਆਧੀ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਝੀ ਉਪ-ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਕਿਹੜੇ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੋਲੀਆਂ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ । (d). ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਿਖੜਵੇਂ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਈ ਲੱਛਣਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਛਾਣ ਕਰਵਾਉ । 121/2 STH-P-PNJB
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.
What year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2017.
Who conducts the CS (MAIN) Exam?
The CS (MAIN) Exam is conducted by UPSC.
What is the subject of Paper I?
Paper I is on Punjabi Literature.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for Punjabi Paper I is 250.
What is the time allowed to complete the paper?
The time allowed is Three Hours.