UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Hindi Literature Paper I PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Paper I (Literature)
Subject Hindi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for Paper I (Literature) of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2021. The paper, conducted by UPSC, is for the Hindi Literature subject and carries a maximum of 250 marks, with 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, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to score well in the Hindi Literature optional subject for the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Hindi Literature
  • Avasth
  • Devanagari Script
  • Raim
  • Dakshini Hindi
  • Post-Independence Hindi
  • Eastern Hindi Dialects
  • Khadiboli
  • Technical Terminology
  • Awadhi Language
  • Brajbhasha
  • Hindi Dialects
  • Nagari Lipi
  • Hindustani Language
  • Standard Hindi Grammar

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 Paper II (Literature)
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021 Paper III (General Studies I)
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021 Paper IV (General Studies II)
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Hindi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Hindi Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • जिन प्रश्नों के संबंध में अधिकतम शब्द संख्या निर्धारित है, वहाँ इसका अनुपालन किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर की गणना संख्यात्मक क्रम में की जाएगी ।
  • यदि किसी प्रश्न को काटा नहीं गया, तो उस प्रश्न को गिन लिया जाएगा भले ही उसका उत्तर आंशिक तौर पर क्यों न लिखा गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न–सह–उत्तर पुस्तिका का कोई भी पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ का भाग, जो खाली छोड़ा गया हो, उसे स्पष्ट रूप से काट दिया जाना चाहिए ।

  • 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.
  • Answers must be written in HINDI (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. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए:

(a) अवहट्ठ की व्याकरणिक संरचना का स्वरूप

(b) देवनागरी लिपि के प्रमुख गुण

(c) रहीम की काव्य-भाषा का महत्त्व

(d) दक्खिनी हिन्दी का स्वरूप

(e) स्वातंत्र्योत्तर भारत में हिन्दी की स्थिति

Q2.

(a) उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी में खड़ीबोली के विकास पर प्रकाश डालिए।

(b) हिन्दी में पारिभाषिक शब्दावली निर्माण में आने वाली कठिनाइयों का परिचय दीजिए ।

(c) साहित्यिक भाषा के रूप में अवधी के महत्त्व का आकलन कीजिए।

Q3.

(a) ब्रजभाषा की व्याकरणिक विशेषताओं का निरूपण कीजिए।

(b) हिन्दी और उसकी बोलियों के अंतर्संबंध का विवेचन कीजिए।

(c) नागरी लिपि के सुधार हेतु किए गए प्रयासों का विवेचन कीजिए।

Q4.

(a) “ ‘हिन्दुस्तानी’ एक कृत्रिम भाषा थी” — इस कथन की तर्कपूर्ण व्याख्या कीजिए ।

(b) मानक हिन्दी की व्याकरणिक संरचना को स्पष्ट कीजिए।

(c) पूर्वी हिन्दी की प्रमुख बोलियों का संक्षिप्त परिचय दीजिए।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the examination?

The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2021.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

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

What is the subject of Paper I?

Paper I is for Hindi Literature.

What is the maximum marks for Paper I?

The maximum marks for Paper I are 250.

What is the time allowed for Paper I?

The time allowed for Paper I is three hours.

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