Civil Services Main 2021 Bengali Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Bengali

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Bengali Paper II (Literature)
Subject Bengali 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, 2021, for Bengali Paper II (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, the exam is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Bengali literature. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. It comprises eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and three others chosen from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to specialize in Bengali literature within the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Bengali Literature
  • Bengali Poetry
  • Bengali Novels
  • Literary Criticism
  • Bengali Drama
  • Vaishnav Padavali
  • Chandi Mangal
  • Meghnadbadh Kavya
  • Sita-Sarala Dialogue
  • Kapakundala Character Analysis
  • Sonatarari
  • Gaudia Vaishnavism

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - Bengali Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 Bengali Paper II Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Exam Bengali Literature Syllabus
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2022
  • Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021

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 BENGALI (Bengali 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)

Q1. জন্য শব্দসংখ্যার ঊর্ধসীমা 150): 10×5 = 50 ‘‘শীতের ওঢ়নী পিয়া গিরিষের বা । (a) বরিষার ছত্র পিয়া দরিয়ার না ।" 10 ‘‘অৱসজ্ঞ কাক চুষে জ্ঞাননিম্বফলে (b) রসজ্ঞ কোকিল খায় প্রেমাম্রমুকুলে ।।" 10 “আহা মরি, সুবর্ণ দেউটি (c) তুলসীর মূলে যেন জ্বলিল, উজলি দশ দিশ ।" 10 “সংসারে বৈষম্য থাকাই উচিত । প্রকৃতিই অনেক বৈষম্যের নিয়ম করিয়া (d) আমাদিগকে এই সংসার-রঙ্গে পাঠাইয়াছেন ।" 10 ‘‘পথিক, তুমি কি পথ হারাইয়াছ ?’’ (e) 10 বৈষ্ণব পদাবলী সাহিত্যে ‘অভিসার’ বলতে কী বোঝায় ? এই পর্যায়ের শ্রেষ্ঠ (a) কবির কৃতিত্ব সম্পর্কে আলোকপাত করুন । 15 মুকুন্দ চক্রবর্তীর ‘চণ্ডীমঙ্গল’ কাব্যের কালকেতু-আখ্যানে করুণ রসের (b) সঙ্গে-সঙ্গে হাস্যরসের চমৎকার প্রয়োগ লক্ষ করা যায় — উদাহরণসহ বিষয়টি স্পষ্ট করুন । 20 ‘চৈতন্যচরিতামৃত’ অবলম্বনে গৌড়ীয় বৈষ্ণব ধর্মের বিশিষ্টতার পরিচয় দিন । (c) 15 ‘মেঘনাদবধকাব্য’র চতুর্থ সর্গে সীতা-সরমার কথোপকথনের মধ্যে দিয়ে যে শান্ত (a) রস পরিবেশিত হয়েছে তা এই কাব্যের করুণ ও বীর রসের পরিপন্থী হয়েছে কি ? — বিচার করুন । 20 'কপালকুণ্ডলা চরিত্রটি বঙ্কিমচন্দ্রের অসাধারণ সাহিত্য-প্রতিভারই উজ্জ্বল (b) নিদর্শন' - আপনার অভিমত ব্যাখ্যা করুন । 15 ‘সোনারতরী’ কাব্যের মূলসূর সূত্রাকারে লিপিবদ্ধ করুন । (c) 15 HXS-B-BNG 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Bengali Paper II (Literature).

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Bengali Paper II?

The maximum marks for Bengali Paper II (Literature) is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for Bengali Paper II (Literature) is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Bengali Paper II?

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

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