UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Kannada Literature Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Kannada

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper II
Subject Kannada Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the question paper for the Kannada Literature Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2024. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and choose at least one from each section. Answers must be written in Kannada script, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Kannada Literature as their optional subject in the Mains examination, providing insights into the expected depth and breadth of knowledge.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Prose
  • Literary Criticism

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 2024 Kannada Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Kannada Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Kannada Literature
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Optional Subjects
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • 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 question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in KANNADA (Kannada script).
  • 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. ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದೂ 150 ಪದಗಳ ಉತ್ತರ ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) 10×5 = 50 ಭೇದಿಸಲೆಂದ ದಲ್ ನುಡಿದರೆನ್ನದಿರೊಯ್ಯನೆ ಕೇಳಕರ್ಣ ನಿ (a) ನ್ನಾದಿಯೊಳಬೈಕೊಂತಿ ನಿನಗಮ್ನನಿಹರ್ಪತಿ ಪಾಂಡುನಂದನರ್ ಸೋದರರೆಯ್ದೆ ಮಯ್ದುನನೆನಾಂ ಪೇಱುತೇಂ ಪಡೆಮಾತೊನಿನ್ನದಿ ಮೇದಿನಿ ಪಟ್ಟಮಂ ನಿನತೆ ನೀನಿರೆ ವಾತ್ತೆ ಪೆಱರ್ ನರೇಂದ್ರರೇ 10 (b) ನೆಲದೊಳರ್ಧವನೀವುದಿಲಾ ಸ್ಥಳವನೈದನು ಮುನ್ನ ಕೊಡೆನೆ ನ್ದಿಳೆಯ ಭಾಗವನೀಸ ಕೊಟ್ಟಡೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ। ನೆಲನ ಕಡೆಯಲಿ ಮುಳ್ಳು ಮೊನೆಯು ಚ್ಚಳಿಪ ಧರಣಿಯನಿತ್ತನಾದರೆ ಬಳಿಕ ನೀನಗು ಹೋಗು ಕದನವ ಕೊಂಡು ಬಾ ಎಂದ ।। 10 ಮರಮರ ಮಥನಿಸಿ ಕಿಚ್ಚು ಹುಟ್ಟಿ (c) ಸುತ್ತಣ ತರುಮರಾದಿಗಳ ಸುಡಲಾಯಿತ್ತು ಆತ್ತವಾತ್ತ ಮಥನಿಸಿ ಅನುಭಾವ ಹುಟ್ಟಿ ಹೊದ್ದಿರ್ದ ತನುಗುಣಾದಿಗಳ ಸುಡಲಾಯಿತ್ತು ಇದು ಕಾರಣ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮಹಾನುಭಾವಿಗಳ ಅನುಭಾವವ ತೋರಿ ಎನ್ನೊ ಡಲನುಹಿಕೊಳ್ಳಾ ಚೆನ್ನಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನಾ 10 ಬೆಳಗಿನೊಳೋಲಾಡುವಂತೆ ಸಂಗೀತದ (d) ಸುಳಿಯೊಳು ತೇಲಾಡುವಂತೆ ತೆಳುಗಾಳಿಯೇರಿ ವೈಹಾವಳಿಯ ಮಾಡುವಂ ತೆಳೆವೆಂಗಳರಸಿ ಹಾಡಿದಳು 10 ನುಡಿಗೆಲ್ಲಂ ಸಲ್ಲದ ಕ (e) ನ್ನಡದೊಳ್ ಚತ್ತಾಣಮುಂ ಬೆದಂಡೆಯುಮೆಂದೀ ಗಡಿನ ನೆಗೞ್ತೆಯ ಕಬ್ಬದೊ ಳೊಡಂಬಡಂ ಮಾಡಿದರ್ ಪುರಾತನ ಕವಿಗಳ್ ।। 10 PHKM-B-KND \overline{2}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is the question paper for Kannada Literature Paper II.

What is the conducting body for this examination?

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

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2024.

How many questions are there in the paper?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions does a candidate need to attempt?

A candidate has to attempt five questions in all.

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