UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Punjabi Literature Paper II PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Punjabi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services Main Exam |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Punjabi (Literature) Paper II |
| Subject | Punjabi Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, Paper II, focusing on Punjabi Literature. Conducted by UPSC, the exam allows three hours to answer a total of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections with eight questions in total, requiring candidates to attempt five, including compulsory questions from both sections. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services, providing insights into the exam pattern and difficulty level for Punjabi Literature.
Major Topics Covered
- Punjabi Literature
- Literary Criticism
- Punjabi Poetry
- Punjabi Prose
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
- Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2023 Punjabi (Literature) Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2023 General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2023 General Studies Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2023 General Studies Paper III
- Civil Services (Main) Exam - 2023 General Studies Paper IV
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Punjabi Literature Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
- UPSC Punjabi Literature Syllabus
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, 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 PUNJABI (Gurumukhi script). fa) 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)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is Paper II for Punjabi (Literature).
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 this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
What is the time allowed to complete this paper?
The time allowed to complete this paper is three hours.
How many questions are there in total?
There are a total of eight questions in the paper.