UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Kannada Literature Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Kannada & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper I
Subject Kannada Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Kannada Literature Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Kannada literature. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be answered from each of the remaining sections. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Answers must be written in Kannada script. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Kannada literature for the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Kannada Language
  • Linguistics
  • Literary Criticism
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Novels
  • Kannada Drama
  • Kannada Folk Literature
  • Kannada Dalit Literature
  • Kannada Navodaya Kavya
  • Kannada Navya Kavya
  • Pampa Bharata
  • Raghavaanka
  • Basavanna
  • Purandara Dasa
  • Dravidian Languages

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (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

  • Kannada Literature Paper II
  • Other Literature Optional Papers
  • General Studies Papers UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Kannada Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • Kannada Literature Optional Syllabus UPSC
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject 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. 150 ಪದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೀರದಂತೆ ಇರಬೇಕು. 10×5 = 50 ಭಾಷೆ ಎಂದರೇನು ? ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸರ ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯೆಗಳ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ (a) 10 ರಾಘವಾಂಕನ ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಜೀವನ ಸಂದೇಶ (b) 10 ಬಸವಣ್ಣನವರ ವಚನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಾಳಜಿ (c) 10 ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರ ಕೊಡುಗೆ (d) 10 ದಲಿತ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಸ್ವರೂಪ–ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು (e) 10 ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷಾ ವೈಲಕ್ಷಣ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. (a) 20 ಕನ್ನಡ ನವೋದಯ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಪರಂಪರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಯೋಗ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯವನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 20 ಪಂಪಭಾರತದ ನಾಯಕ ಯಾರು ? ಅವನ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕವಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಚಿತ್ರಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ (c) ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. 10 ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಉಪಭಾಷೆಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ.

Q3. 20 (a) ಕನ್ನಡದ ನವ್ಯಕಾವ್ಯ ನಡೆದು ಬಂದ ದಾರಿಯನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 20 ನಾಗಚಂದ್ರನ ಪಂಪರಾಮಾಯಣದ ಅನನ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 ಕುಮಾರ ವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತ ಸಮಕಾಲೀನ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ (a) ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳಿಗೂ ಕನ್ನಡಿ ಹಿಡಿಯುತ್ತದೆ – ಈ ಮಾತನ್ನು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. 20 ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ತಾತ್ವಿಕ ನೆಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 20 ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಣ ಕುರಿತು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 SKYC-U-KND 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is conducted?

This paper is for the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM - 2023.

Which paper is this question paper?

This is Kannada Literature Paper I.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

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

What is the maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Kannada Literature Paper I?

There are EIGHT questions in total, divided into TWO SECTIONS.

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