UPSC Civil Services 2017 Sanskrit Paper II Literature Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & Devanagari script

Exam Details

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

This is the question paper for Sanskrit Paper II (Literature) of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam held in 2017. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was to be completed within three hours. It comprised eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 were compulsory, and at least one question from each section had to be attempted. The paper emphasized answers in Sanskrit, written in the Devanagari script, though some questions allowed answers in the candidate's authorized medium. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Sanskrit optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Raghuvamsha Mahakavya
  • Bhartrihari
  • Kadambari
  • Shivrajyodayam
  • Dashakumaracharita
  • Dandin
  • Ishavasya Upanishad
  • Brahma
  • Srimad Bhagavad Gita
  • Jnana-Karma Samuchchaya
  • Kautilya's Arthashastra
  • Kalidasa
  • Abhijnanashakuntalam
  • Mricchakatika
  • Shudraka
  • Bhasa
  • Harshadeva
  • Udayana Katha
  • Meghaduta
  • Vishnu Sharma
  • Panchatantra
  • Harshacharita

Why This Paper is Important

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

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम् / Paper II साहित्यम् / Literature पूर्णाङ्काः : 250 समयः : होरात्रयम् (घण्टा-त्रयम्) Maximum Marks: 250

  • 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 from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Questions no. 4, 5 and 6 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answers written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari script.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • 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.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. 10×5 = 50 रघुवंश-महाकाव्यमवलम्ब्य ‘क इह रघुकारे न रमते ?’— इति मतस्य याथार्थ्यं सयुक्तिकं (a) सोदाहरणं च प्रतिपाद्यताम् । 10 ‘नारिकेलफलसंमितं वचो भारवे:’ — मतमिदं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च समीक्ष्यताम् । (b) 10 ‘कादम्बरी-रसज्ञानामाहारोऽपि न रोचते’— अस्याशय: स्पष्टीकरणीय: । (c) 10 वर्णेकर-प्रणीते महाकाव्ये शिवराज्योदय उपपादनीय: । (d) 10 दशकुमारचरितं विषयीकृत्य ‘दण्डिन: पदलालित्यं’ प्रमाणीक्रियताम् । (e) 10 अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां सारगर्भिता समीक्षा करणीया ।

Q2. 15 + 15 + 20 = 50 ईशोपनिषदि प्रतिपादितं ब्रह्मस्वरूपं निरूपणीयम् । (a) 15 श्रीमद्-भगवद्गीतायां प्राप्तो ज्ञानकर्मसमुच्चयो निर्वर्ण्यताम् । (b) 15 कौटिलीयार्थशास्त्रस्य महत्त्वं तथास्य सांप्रतिकम् उपयोगित्वं च वि व्रियताम् । (c) 20 अधस्तात् प्रदत्तानां विषयाणां समीक्षा सम्यग् विधेया ।

Q3. 15 + 15 + 20 = 50 ‘कालिदासस्य सर्वस्वमभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलम्; तत्रापि च चतुर्थोऽङ्कः’ — सर्वथा सयुक्तिकं (a) विशद्यतामस्याशय: । 15 ‘शूद्रककृतं मृच्छकटिक-प्रकरणं लोकचरित्राणां वास्तव-जीवनस्य च सार्थकं नाट्यरूपम्’ — (b) सम्यग् विचार्यताम् । 15 भासकृतं हर्षदेवकृतं च उदयनकथाविषयकं नाट्यकर्मद्वयं नाट्यकलाया उत्कर्षविचारेण (c) समीक्षणीयम् । 20 अधस्तनानां विषयाणां संस्कृतभाषया देवनागराक्षरैश्च संक्षेपेण विवेचनं कर्तव्यम् । \, 15 + 20 + 15 = 50 \,

Q4. विप्रलम्भशृङ्गार-वर्णने मेघदूतस्य आदर्शरूपता यक्षस्य मनोलोकस्य च आलेख्यम् अपूर्वम् । (a) 15 ‘विष्णुशर्म-कृते पञ्चतन्त्रे राजनीति: लोकप्रज्ञा च विषयीकृते ।’ — विस्पष्टीक्रियताम् । (b) 20 इतिहास-समीक्षया काव्यविचारेण च हर्षचरितस्य विशिष्टता प्रतिपादनीया । (c) 15 STH-D-SNKT \boldsymbol{Z}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

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

Which paper is this question set for?

This question set is for SANSKRIT Paper II Literature.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

How many questions does a candidate need to attempt?

A candidate needs to attempt five questions in all.

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