UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 Urdu Paper-I Literature Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

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

This is the Urdu Paper-I (Literature) question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2017. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and allowed three hours for completion. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to attempt five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. Answers must be written in Urdu, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for candidates specializing in Urdu Literature for the UPSC Mains exam, offering insights into the historical and literary aspects of the language.

Major Topics Covered

  • Urdu Literature
  • Indo-Aryan Languages
  • Sanskrit
  • Apabhramsha
  • Modern Indo-Aryan Languages
  • Urdu Language Origins
  • Mohammad Hussain Azad's Theory
  • Western Hindi Dialects
  • Khari Boli
  • Braj Bhasha
  • Linguistic Movements in Urdu
  • Adil Shahi Dynasty
  • Dakhni Urdu
  • Sufi Saints' Teachings

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 Examination 2017 Urdu Paper-II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Urdu Paper-I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper-I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Urdu Paper-I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Urdu Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Selection Guide

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, 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. حب ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے۔ ہر سوال کا جواب ایک سو پچاس (150)الفاظ پر مشتل ہونا جایئے :

(a) قدیم ہند-آریائی کا تعارف کرایئے اور بتائیے کہ اس دور میں سنسکرت زبان کی کیا اہمیت تھی؟

(b) اپ ٹیرکش سے کیا مراد ہے؟ شور کینی اپ ٹیرکش اور اس سے نکلی بولیوں کے بارے میں مختصر الفاظ میں تذكره فليحيئه

(c) اردو زبان کے آغاز کے بارے میں محمد ھسین آزاد کے نظریئے کی تفصیل کے ساتھ وضاحت کیجئے۔

(d) جدید ہند-آریائی زبانوں کی دضاحت کرتے ہوئے چند زبانوں پر ایک تبھرہ لکھئے۔

(e) تت نتم اور تذئیو الفاظ کے درمیان کیا فرق ہے؟ اردو میں ان میں سے کس طرح کے الفاظ کی تعداد زیادہ ہے اور اس کی کیا وجہ ہے؟

Q2. حب ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے :

(a) ہند-آریائی کے آغاز و ارتقاء پر مختصر بحث کیجئے۔

(b) اردو کے سلسلے میں مغربی ہندی کی دو اہم بولیوں ، کھڑی بولی اور کتو جی بھاشا کی اہمیت یر تبھرہ کیجئے۔

(c) اردو زبان کی مخلف اہم لسانی تحریکوں پر مختصر نوٹ لکھئے۔

Q3. حب ذیل سوالوں کے جواب لکھئے :

(a) عادل شاہی دور میں اردو ادب کے ارتقاء یر تبھرہ کیجئے۔

(b) دکن میں صوفیائے کرام کے ملفوظات نے دکنی اردو کی ترویج وتشہیر میں نمایاں رول ادا کیا ہے۔‘‘ اس قول کی وضاحت مع مثال کیجئے۔

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is Urdu Paper-I (Literature).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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