UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Tamil Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2022
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English & Tamil
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 question paper for the Tamil Literature Paper I of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of Tamil literature, with a total of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for top positions in the Indian civil services.
Major Topics Covered
- Tamil Literature
- Dravidian Languages
- Linguistic Changes
- Siddha Literature
- Thuthu Literature
- Ettuthogai
- Foreign Language Influence
- Sangam Tamil
- Regional Dialects
- Literary Criticism
- Ethical Literature
- Silappathikaram
- Alwar Songs
- Modern Poetry
- Ula Literature
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 2022 - General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 - General Studies Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 - Tamil Literature Paper II
- Civil Services Main 2022 Tamil Literature Paper I Answer Key
- Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
- Tamil Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
- Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- UPSC Mains Exam Structure
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)
Q2. 15 (a) சங்ககாலத் தமிழில் மொழி முதல் எழுத்துக்கள் குறித்து (b) எழுதுக. 15 தமிழ் நாவல்களில் வட்டார வழக்கு பெறும் இடத்தைப் (c) புலப்படுத்துக. 20\, இலக்கியத்தில் அகப்புறப் குறித்துக் பாகுபாடு (a) சங்க கட்டுரை வரைக. 20\, அற இலக்கியங்கள் தோன்றியதற்காள சூழல்களை (b) விளக்குக. 15 சிலப்பதிகாரத்தின் காப்பியச் சிறப்புகளை எடுத்துரைக்க. (c) 15ஆழ்வார் பாடல்களின் அடிப்படைக் கருத்தியல் குறித்து (a) ஒரு கட்டுரை வரைக. 20\, புதுக்கவிதை இயக்கம் பற்றி விளக்குக. (b) 15\, உலா இலக்கியத்திள் தோற்றம், வளர்ச்சி, அமைப்பு (c) குறித்து ஒரு கட்டுரை வரைக. 15 CRNA-F-TML
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.
What is the year of the exam?
The exam year is 2022.
Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?
The exam is conducted by UPSC.
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject is Tamil Literature, Paper I.
What is the paper code?
The paper code is CRNA-F-TML.
How much time is allowed for this paper?
The time allowed is Three Hours.