CS (Main) Exam 2021 Gujarati Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Gujarati & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam, 2021
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Gujarati Paper II (Literature)
Subject Gujarati Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the CS (Main) Exam, 2021, specifically for Gujarati Paper II (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Gujarati literature. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services through the Gujarati Literature optional subject.

Major Topics Covered

  • Gujarati Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Poetry Analysis
  • Novel Analysis
  • Drama Analysis
  • Autobiography Analysis
  • Literary History

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (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

  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Gujarati Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Gujarati Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • Gujarati Literature Optional Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services Exam Pattern

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 GUJARATI (Gujarati 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. 10×5=50 મહા રોગની રીત, પ્રીત વિશે પ્રત્યક્ષ છે, (a) કોઈ ન કરશો પ્રીત, પ્રીત કરે દુઃખ પ્રાણને. 10 મન બુધ્ય ચિત્ત અહંકાર જે, તે સત્ત્વગુણથી ઊપનાં, (b) એ સૃષ્ટિનાં ચોવીસ કારણ માયા-શમલિત રૂપનાં. 10 ઈમ દેખી રિધિ કામની કામિની કિન્નરકંઠિ (c) નેહગહેલીય માનિની માનની મૂકઈં ગંઠિ. 10 ઉપાન-રેણુએ અભ્ર છાયો, શું સૈન્ય મોટું જાય ? (d) પથિક મારગ જે મલે, તે જોઈ વિસ્મય થાય. 10 હૈયાના હોજમાંથી આ શું પાણી છલકાય છે ? (e) પ્રેમ છે, એ નહીં બીજું, પ્રતીતિ એમ થાય છે. 10 નીચેના મુદ્દાઓ વિશે સમીક્ષાત્મક ચર્ચા કરો.

Q2. ‘કાદંબરી’ને આધારે આખ્યાનકાર અને અનુવાદક ભાલણ. (a) 20 ‘ચંદ્રચન્દ્રાવતીની વારતા’ ને આધારે પદ્યવાર્તાકાર શામળ. (b) 15 ‘રાઈનો પર્વત’ નાટયકૃતિ તરીકે. (c) 15 સદષ્ટાંત વિવેચનાત્મક નોંધ લખો.

Q3. ‘સરસ્વતીચંદ્ર’ ભાગ-૧ પાત્રાલેખન સંદર્ભે. (a) 20 ‘વસંતવિલાસ’ ફાગુકાવ્ય તરીકે. (b) 15 ‘પૂર્વાલાપ’નાં ખંડકાવ્યો. (c) 15 નીચેના પ્રશ્નોને કૃતિના મર્મ સંદર્ભે સમજાવો.

Q4. ‘ભાષાને શું વળગે, ભૂર ?’ સંદર્ભે ‘અખેગીતા’માં અખાનું કવિત્વ. (a) 2\mathit{0}‘સુદામાચરિત્ર’ મૈત્રીકાવ્ય કે ભક્તિકાવ્ય ? (b) 15\, ‘મારી હકીકત’ ખરડો કે આત્મકથા ? (c) 15 HXS-B-GJT\mathcal{Z}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

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

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

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

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed to complete this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

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