UPSC Civil Services 2017 Punjabi Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Punjabi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Exam
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Punjabi Paper II (Literature)
Subject Punjabi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for Punjabi Paper II (Literature) from the UPSC Civil Services Exam held in 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of Punjabi literature. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The total marks for the paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. Answers must be written in Punjabi, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Punjabi literature.

Major Topics Covered

  • Punjabi Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Poetry Analysis
  • Prose Analysis

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services 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 Exam 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 Punjabi Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services 2017 Punjabi Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Syllabus
  • Punjabi Literature Syllabus for UPSC
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • STH-D-PNJB ਪੰਜਾਬੀ / PUNJABI ਪੇਪਰ II / Paper II (ਸਾਹਿਤ)/(LITERATURE) ਨਿਰਧਾਰਿਤ ਸਮਾਂ : ਤਿੰਨ ਘੰਟੇ ਕੱਲ ਅੰਕ : 250 Maximum Marks: 250

  • 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)

Q1. ਸੀਮਾ : 150 ਹਰੇਕ) 10×5 = 50 ਬੇੜਾ ਬੰਧ ਨ ਸਕਿਓ ਬੰਧਨ ਕੀ ਵੇਲਾ ।। (a) ਭਰਿ ਸਰਵਰ ਜਬ ੳਛਲੇ ਤਬ ਤਰਣ ਦਹੇਲਾ ।। ਹਥ ਨ ਲਾਇ ਕਸੰਭੜੇ ਜਲਿ ਜਾਸੀ ਢੋਲਾ ।।ਰਹਾੳ।। ਇਕ ਆਪੀਨੈ ਪਤਲੀ ਸਹ ਕੇਰੇ ਬੋਲਾ ।। ਦਧਾ ਥਣੀ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਫਿਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਮੇਲਾ ।। 10 ਭੰਡਿ ਜੰਮੀਐ ਭੰਡਿ ਨਿੰਮੀਐ ਭੰਡਿ ਮੰਗਣ ਵੀਆਹ ।। (b) ਭੰਡਹੁ ਹੋਏ ਦੋਸਤੀ ਭੰਡਹੁ ਚਲੈ ਰਾਹ ।। ਭੰਡ ਮੁਆ ਭੰਡਿ ਭਾਲੀਐ, ਭੰਡੂ ਹੋਏ ਬੰਧਾਨੂ ।। ਸੋ ਕਿਉਂ ਮੰਦਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜਿਤ ਜੰਮਹਿ ਰਾਜਾਨ ।। 10 ਆ ਮਿਲ ਯਾਰ ਸਾਰ ਲੈ ਮੇਰੀ, ਮੇਰੀ ਜਾਨ ਦੱਖਾਂ ਨੇ ਘੇਰੀ । (c) ਅੰਦਰ ਖੱਵਾਬ ਵਿਛੋੜਾ ਹੋਇਆ, ਖਬਰ ਨਾ ਪੈਂਦੀ ਤੇਰੀ । ਸੰਞੇ ਬਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੱਟੀ ਸਾਈਆਂ, ਸੂਰ ਪਲੰਘ ਨੇ ਘੇਰੀ । ਮੁੱਲਾਂ ਕਾਜ਼ੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਰਾਹ ਬਤਾਬਣ, ਦੇਣ ਭਰਮ ਦੀ ਫੇਰੀ । ਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਠੱਗ ਜਗਤ ਏ, ਜਿਹਾ ਲਾਵਣ ਜਾਲ ਚਫੇਰੀ । 10 ਹੋਠ ਸਰਖ ਯਾਕੁਤ ਜਿਉਂ ਲਾਲ ਚਮਕਣ, ਠੋਡੀ ਸੇਬ ਵਲਾਇਤੀ ਸਾਰ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ । (d) ਨੱਕ ਅਲਫ਼ ਹੁਸੈਨੀ ਦਾ ਪਿਪਲਾ ਸੀ, ਜ਼ੁਲਫ਼ ਨਾਗ ਖਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਦੀ ਬਾਰ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ । ਦੰਦ ਚੰਬੇ ਦੀ ਲੜੀ ਕਿ ਹੰਸ ਮੋਤੀ, ਦਾਣੇ ਨਿਕਲੇ ਹੁਸਨ ਅਨਾਰ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ । ਗਰਦਨ ਕੁੰਜ ਦੀ ਉਂਗਲਾਂ ਰਵਾਂ ਫਲੀਆਂ, ਹੱਥ ਕੂਲੜੇ ਬਰਗ ਚਿਨਾਰ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ । 10 \overline{a} STH-D-PNJB

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Exam.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the Civil Services Exam.

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Punjabi Paper II, focusing on Literature.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is STH-D-PNJB.

How many questions are there in the paper?

There are a total of eight questions in the paper.

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