Civil Services Main 2021 Marathi Paper-I Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

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

This document contains the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021, specifically for Marathi Paper-I (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of Marathi literature. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions in total, including compulsory questions from both sections, adhering to specified word limits and instructions. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Marathi Literature
  • Language and Society
  • Dialects of Marathi
  • Grammatical Cases
  • Folk Literature
  • Linguistic Concepts (Noam Chomsky)
  • Folk Theatre
  • Literary Language vs. Practical Language
  • Influence on Marathi Language (17th Century)
  • Parts of Speech
  • Voice (Prayog)

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 - Marathi Paper-II (Literature)
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - Essay Paper
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper-I
  • Civil Services Main 2021 Marathi Paper-I Answer Key
  • UPSC Mains 2021 Marathi Literature Solutions
  • Civil Services Main Marathi Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • प्रश्न-पत्र-I) (साहित्य) वेळ : तीन तास कमाल अंक : 250 प्रश्नपत्रिकेबाबतच्या ठळक सूचना उत्तरपत्रिका लिहिण्यापूर्वी कृपया पुढील सूचना काळजीपूर्वक वाचाव्यात आठ प्रश्नांची विभागणी दोन भागांमध्ये केलेली आहे. उमेदवाराला एकूण पाच प्रश्न सोडवावयाचे आहेत. प्रश्न क्रमांक 1 आणि 5 हे अनिवार्य आहेत. आणि उर्वरित प्रश्नांपैकी तीन प्रश्न सोडवताना प्रत्येक विभागातील किमान एक तरी प्रश्न सोडवणे आवश्यक आहे. प्रश्नासमोर गुण दिलेले आहेत. मराठीतच उत्तरे लिहावीत. ज्या प्रश्नांमध्ये शब्दमर्यादा उल्लेखलेली असेल, तिचे कटाक्षाने पालन करावे. प्रश्न सोडविण्याचे प्रयत्न अनुक्रमानेच गृहीत धरले जातील. एखाद्या प्रश्नाचा अंश जरी सोडविलेला असेल, तरी जर तो खोडलेला नसेल तर गृहीत धरला जाईल. कोणतेही पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठाचा काही भाग प्रश्नोत्तरपुस्तिकेत कोरा सोडला असेल, तर त्यावर काट मारावी.

  • 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.
  • 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. पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे प्रत्येकी सुमारे एकशेपन्नास (150) शब्दांत लिहा : 10 × 5 = 50 ‘भाषा म्हणजे विचार, भावना, अनुभव व कल्पना व्यक्त करण्याचे साधन’ या विधानाची सार्थकता पटवून द्या.

(a) बोलीचे विशेष सांगून बोलीचे महत्त्व विशद करा.

(b) मराठी भाषेच्या प्रमुख बोली सांगून वऱ्हाडी बोलीचे विशेष सोदाहरण स्पष्ट करा.

(c) विभक्तीचे प्रकार प्रत्ययासह विशद करा.

(d) लोककथागीत म्हणजे काय हे सांगून लोककथागीताचे वैशिष्ट्ये नोंदवा.

(e) 2. पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहा : भाषा आणि समाज यांचा सहसंबंध उलगडून दाखवा.

(a) यादवकालीन मराठी भाषेचे वेगळेपण सोदाहरण स्पष्ट करा.

(b) लोकसाहित्याचे स्वरूप-विशेष विशद करा.

(c) 3. पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहा : भाषाविज्ञानातील नोम चॉम्स्कीच्या भाषाविषयक संकल्पनाचे विवेचन करा.

(a) लोकरंगभूमीच्या स्वरूप-विशेषाची चर्चा करा.

(b) ‘व्यावहारिक भाषेपेक्षा साहित्याची भाषा वेगळी असते’ या विधानाची सार्थकता पटवून द्या.

(c) 4. पुढील प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहा : सतराव्या शतकातील मराठी भाषेवरील प्रभावाची चर्चा करा.

(a) शब्दाच्या जाती सोदाहरण स्पष्ट करा.

(b) प्रयोगाचे प्रकार सांगून भावेप्रयोगाचे पोटप्रकार सोदाहरण लिहा. |c| HXS-U-MRTH/20 √(2)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is intended?

This question paper is for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.

Which paper is covered in this question paper?

This question paper is for Marathi Paper-I (Literature).

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The Civil Services (Main) Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Marathi Paper-I (Literature)?

The maximum marks for Marathi Paper-I (Literature) is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total in this paper?

There are a total of eight questions in this paper.

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