What are the maximum marks for Tamil Literature Paper I?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

How many questions must be attempted?

Candidates must attempt a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section.

Is there a word limit for the answers?

Yes, answers should not exceed the specified word limits, such as 150 words for certain questions.

Can I download the UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2023 question paper?

Yes, the question paper is available for download in PDF format.

UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2023 Question Paper PDF

Name: UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2023 Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2023, Civil Services Main Exam 2023 Tamil Literature, UPSC Mains 2023 Tamil Literature Paper 1 PDF, Tamil Literature Optional Question Paper, 2023 UPSC Mains Tamil Literature, Download UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I, UPSC CSE Mains 2023, Tamil Literature Previous Year Paper, UPSC Exam Paper Tamil, SKYC-U-TML Question Paper

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

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year	2023
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Tamil Literature Paper - I
Subject	Tamil Literature
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	250
Number of Questions	8
Question Type	Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Tamil Literature Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2023. The paper, designated as SKYC-U-TML, is for the Tamil language and tests candidates' knowledge of Tamil Literature. It allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to attempt a minimum number from each section. Answers must be written in Tamil, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants opting for Tamil Literature as their optional subject in the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

Tamil Literature
Indian Language Families
Tamil Grammar
Sangam Literature
Bhakti Literature
Pallava Period Tamil
Silappatikaram
Folk Songs
Sanga Poetry
Tamil Fiction

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 Examination 2023 Tamil Literature Paper II
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2022 Tamil Literature Paper I
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2023 General Studies Paper I
UPSC Tamil Literature Paper I 2023 Answer Key
UPSC Mains 2023 Optional Subject Answer Keys
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
UPSC Tamil Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 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.
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. 10 × 5 = 50 விடை தருக : இந்திய மொழிக் குடும்பங்கள் பற்றிக் குறிப்பு வரைக. (a) மொழிச் சொற்கள் குறித்து பிற தமிழுக்கு வந்துள்ள (b) 10 எழுதுக. தமிழ்ப் பெயர்ச் சொற்களின் இயல்புகள் பற்றி எழுதுக. (c) சங்க ஆற்றுப்படை இலக்கியங்களை அறிமுகம் செய்க. (d) சமயக் குரவர் நால்வரின் பணிகள் குறித்து எழுதுக. (e) பல்லவர் காலத்தில் தமிழ் மொழி அடைந்த மாற்றங்கள் (a) சிலவற்றைச் சுட்டுக. 15 தொல்காப்பியத் திணைப்பாகுபாடுகள் குறித்து எழுதுக. 20\, (b) தமிழ்ப் பக்தி இலக்கியத்திற்கு ஆழ்வார்களின் (c) பங்களிப்பை விவரிக்க. 15 சொற்களை வழக்குச் தமிழில் வழங்கும் சமூக (a) எடுத்துக்காட்டுகளூடன் விளக்குக. 20 நிலையாமைக் கருத்தைச் சங்கப் பாடல்கள் (b) வெளிப்படுத்தும் பாங்கை விளக்குக. 15 தமிழ்ப் பெண் கவிஞர்களின் புதுக்கவிதைகள் குறித்து (c) 15\, எழுதுக. சிலப்பதிகாரழும் நாட்டுப்புறப் பாடல் வடிவங்களும் (a) 4. என்பது குறித்து எழுதுக. 15 சங்க இலக்கியம் “சமயச் சார்புடையதல்ல” என்பதை (b) 15 நிறுவுக. தமிழ்ப் புனை கதைகளில் பேச்சு வழக்குப் பயன்பாடு (c) என்பது பற்றி எழுதுக. 20 $\mathbf{2}$ SKYC-U-TML

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the paper code for this question paper?

The paper code is SKYC-U-TML.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Tamil Literature, specifically Paper I.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2023.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the total duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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