UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper SANSKRIT LITERATURE PAPER-I
Subject SANSKRIT LITERATURE
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Sanskrit Literature Paper-I of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this paper tests candidates' in-depth knowledge of Sanskrit Literature. The exam is held over three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is divided into two sections, with specific instructions regarding compulsory questions and language of answers. Aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Exam can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, especially for Sanskrit Literature.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Grammar
  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Vyakaran
  • Bhasha Vigyan
  • Sandhi
  • Samas
  • Vachya
  • Sutra

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Sanskrit Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • Sanskrit Literature Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम् (साहित्यम्) समयः होरात्रयम् (घंटा-त्रयम्) पूर्णाङ्काः 250 प्रश्नपत्र-सम्पृक्ताः विशेषनिर्देशाः कृपया प्रश्नोत्तरलेखनपूर्वं निम्नलिखितनिर्देशाः सावधानतया पठनीयाः खण्डद्वये विभाजिताः अष्ट-प्रश्नाः।
  • परीक्षार्थिभिः पश्चैव प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
  • तत्र प्रत्येकखण्डात् एकम् अवश्यं करणीयम्।
  • प्रत्येकप्रश्नस्य तस्य भागस्य च अङ्काः तत्रैव निर्दिष्टाः।
  • प्रश्नसंख्या 1, 5 तथा 8 संस्कृतभाषयैव समाधेयाः।
  • शेष-प्रश्नानां समाधानं यथेच्छं संस्कृतभाषया अथवा प्रबेशपत्रे स्वीकृत-भाषया करणीयम्।
  • प्रश्नोत्तरस्य शब्दसीमा यदि निर्धारिता तर्हि सा सीमा पालनीया।
  • प्रश्नक्रमानुसारमेव क्रमेण प्रश्नोत्तराणि प्रदेयानि।
  • यदि उत्तरपुस्तिकायां किमपि पृष्ठं रिक्तं (अलिखितं) स्यात् तर्हि तत्र स्पष्टरूपेण अनुलोम- विलोमरेखा (×) विधेया।
  • अंशतः प्रदत्तं प्रश्नोत्तरमपि संपूर्णप्रश्नोत्तरवत् परिगणितं भविष्यति । SANSKRIT PAPER-I (LITERATURE)

  • 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.
  • Question Nos. 1, 5 and 8 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answer written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari 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)

Section A

Q1. अधोलिखिताः सर्वे प्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषया समाधेयाः - Answer all of the following (to be written in Sanskrit language) : अधोनिर्दिष्टाः सर्वे प्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषया समाधेयाः -

(a) 1 × 10 = 10 अनुस्वारः, ह्, व्-वर्णानामुचारणस्थानानि लेख्यानि ।

(i) 'मम मित्राणि ग्रामं गच्छन्ति'-बाच्यपरिवर्तनं क्रियताम्। (ii) 'अणुदित्सवर्णस्य चाऽऽप्रत्ययः' अत्र अणूप्रत्याहारान्तर्गताः वर्णाः लेखनीयाः। (iii) प्रयोगे संवृतप्रयत्नवान् स्वरः कः? (iv) 'प्रकाशेन तायते'-बाच्यं परिवर्तयत। (v) 'पश्चगङ्गम्' इत्यत्र विग्रहपूर्वकं समासनाम लिखत। (vi) 'स्त्री प्रमाणी यस्य सः' इत्यत्र समासं समासनाम च दर्शयत। (vii) (viii) दि संज्ञा का? केन नियमेन विधीयत एषा? 'षण्णवतिः' इत्यत्र सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं सन्धिविच्छेदः विधेयः। (ix) 'अहो ईशाः' इत्यत्र सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं सन्धिस्थितिः विशदनीया। (x) अधोलिखितेषु वाक्येषु रेखाङ्कितपदेषु सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं विभक्तिप्रयोगः संस्कृतभाषया निर्णेयः -

(b) 2 × 5 = 10 रामेण बाणेन हतो बाली।

(i) हरिः वैकुण्ठम् अधिशेते। (ii) सुधां क्षीरनिधिं मथ्नाति। (iii) (iv) एधोदकस्य उपस्कुरुते। (v) वनस्य अन्तिके मा याहि। अधोलिखितानां सूत्राणामर्थोदाहरणानि संस्कृतेन 3-4 पंक्तिभिर्लेख्यानि-

(c) 2 × 5 =

(i) उपदेशेऽजनुनासिक इत् (ii) पूर्वत्रासिद्धम् SKYC-U-SNKT/31 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for SANSKRIT LITERATURE PAPER-I.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC.

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in the year 2023.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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