UPSC Sanskrit Literature Paper I 2022 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & Devanagari

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Sanskrit Literature Paper - I
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sanskrit Literature Paper - I
Subject Sanskrit Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the UPSC Sanskrit Literature Paper I question paper from 2022. The exam, conducted by UPSC, allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 250 marks. It is divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. Specific instructions regarding language of answers (Sanskrit or authorized medium, Devanagari script for Sanskrit) and adherence to word limits are provided. This paper is essential for aspirants preparing for Sanskrit Literature specialization within UPSC examinations.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Grammar
  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Phonetics
  • Syntax
  • Morphology
  • Sandhi
  • Samas
  • Vachya Parivartan
  • Pratyahara
  • Vibhakti Prayog
  • Sanskrit Sutras

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Sanskrit Literature Paper - I 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 Sanskrit Literature Paper II 2022
  • UPSC General Studies Paper I 2022
  • UPSC Optional Subject Papers 2022
  • UPSC Sanskrit Literature Paper I 2022 Answer Key
  • UPSC Sanskrit Literature Paper I Solutions 2022
  • UPSC Sanskrit Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम् (साहित्यम्) पुर्णाङ्काः 250 समयः होरात्रयम् (घंटा-त्रयम्) प्रश्नपत्र-सम्पृक्ताः विशेषनिर्देशाः कृपया प्रश्नोत्तरलेखनपूर्वं निम्नलिखितनिर्देशाः सावधानतया पठनीयाः खण्डद्वयेषु 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 प्रवेशपत्रे 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 'च, त, प' वर्णानाम् उच्चारणस्थानानि लेख्यानि ।

(i) 'बालः घटं पश्यति'-वाच्यपरिवर्तनं क्रियताम्। (ii) 'इण्' प्रत्याहारान्तर्गताः वर्णाः लेखनीयाः। (iii) सवर्णसंज्ञा-विधायकं सूत्रं व्याख्यायताम्। (iv) 'तेन बनशोभा दृश्यते'-बाच्यपरिवर्तनं क्रियताम्। (v) ‘उपशरदम्’ इत्यत्र विग्रहपूर्वकं समासनाम लिखत। (vi) (vii) 'हरे + अव' इत्यत्र सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं सन्धिकार्यं विधेयम्। (viii) 'चित्रगुः' इत्यत्र विग्रहपूर्वकं समासनाम लिखत। 'अम्' प्रत्याहारान्तर्गताः वर्णाः लेखनीयाः। (ix) 'नीलम् उत्पलम्' इत्यत्र समासनामोल्लेखपूर्वकं समासो विधेयः। (x)

(b) अधोलिखितेषु वाक्येषु रेखाङ्कितपदेषु सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं विभक्तिप्रयोगः संस्कृतभाषया निर्णेयः - 2 × 5 = 10 फलं भुआनो कीटं भुङ्क्ते।

(i) जटाभिस्तापसः। (ii) देवदत्ताय शतं धारयति। (iii) धावतोऽ३वात् पतति । (iv) सर्वस्मित्रात्मास्ति । (v) अधोलिखितानां सूत्राणामर्थोदाहरणानि संस्कृतेन 3-4 पंक्तिभिः लेख्यानि-

(c) 2 × 5 =

(i) मुखनासिकावचनोऽनुनासिकः (ii) उरण् रपरः \overlinea CRNA-F-SNKT/35

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam paper?

The exam paper is named 'Sanskrit Literature Paper - I'.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

What is the time allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

Which body conducts this examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate must attempt five questions in all.

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