CS (Main) Exam 2021 Sanskrit Paper-II Literature Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper SANSKRIT PAPER-II (LITERATURE)
Subject Sanskrit
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the CS (Main) Exam 2021 Sanskrit Paper-II (Literature) question paper, conducted by UPSC. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to answer five, including compulsory questions from each section. The exam is designed to assess in-depth knowledge of Sanskrit literature, with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. Specific instructions regarding language of answers (Sanskrit in Devanagari script or authorized language) and adherence to word limits are provided. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Kumarasambhavam
  • Bharavi
  • Magha
  • Dashakumaracharita
  • Ishavasya Upanishad
  • Mrichchhakatika
  • Ramayana (Sundara Kanda)
  • Shakuntala
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Bhartrihari
  • Meghaduta
  • Bhavabhuti
  • Amaruka

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam preparation
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Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - Sanskrit Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper-II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper-III
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper-IV
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2021 Sanskrit Paper-II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Sanskrit Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subject Syllabus

Instructions

  • परीक्षार्थिभिः पश्चैव प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
  • अवशिष्टेषु प्रश्नेषु त्रयः प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
  • प्रतिखण्डम् एकः प्रश्नः अवश्यं ग्रहणीयः।
  • प्रश्नानां तद्भागानां वा मूल्याङ्काः प्रश्नस्थले एव निर्दिष्टाः।
  • चतुर्थ-पञ्चम-षष्ठप्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषायां देवनागरीलिप्या समाधेयाः।
  • अवशिष्टप्रश्नानामुत्तरं संस्कृतभाषायां देवनागरीलिप्या अथवा परीक्षाप्रवेश-प्रमाणपत्रे स्वीकृतया कयाचिद्भाषया प्रदेयम्।
  • प्रश्नोत्तरार्थं निर्दिष्टा पदानां संख्या परिपालनीया।
  • यदि प्रश्नोत्तरपुस्तिकायां कोपि पृष्ठः अंशो वा रिक्तः (अलिखितः) स्यात्तर्हि तत्र स्पष्टरूपेण व्यत्यासचिह्नं (×) विधेयम्।
  • प्रश्नक्रमानुसारमेव क्रमेण प्रश्नोत्तराणि प्रदेयानि ।
  • न चेत् अंशतः प्रदत्तं प्रश्नोत्तरमपि संपूर्णप्रश्नोत्तरवत् परिगणितं भवेत् ।

  • 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.
  • Question Nos. 4, 5 and 6 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answer written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari script.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां पर्यालोचनं सोदाहरणं प्रत्येकं सार्धशतेन (150) शब्दैः विधीयताम्- 10× 5 = 50 "उदात्त-सुकोमलकल्पनाकलितत्वात् कुमारसम्भवमाधुनिकरुचिं नितान्तं परिप्रीणाति'' इति सोदाहरणं प्रतिपादयत।

(a) ''नारिकेलफलसम्मितं वचो भारवेः''--इति मतस्य याथार्थ्यं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च प्रतिपाद्यताम्।

(b) "उदिते नैषधे काव्ये क माघः क च भारविः"--मतमिदं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च समीक्ष्यताम्।

(c) ''दशकुमारचरितं साहित्यिकदृष्ट्या वस्तुत एका परमप्रशंसनीया रचनास्ति'' इति समीक्ष्यताम्।

(d) ''नवसर्गगते माघे नवशब्दो न विद्यते''- सूक्तिमेतां सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणश्च प्रतिपाद्यताम्।

(e) 2. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां सारगर्भितां समीक्षां कुरुत- 15+15+20=50 ईशोपनिषदि प्रतिपादितं 'ब्रह्म'-स्वरूपं निरूप्यताम्।

(a) ''यन्मृच्छकटिकमुत्तमां कोर्टि नयति तदस्ति तस्य कथावस्तु'' इति समीक्ष्यताम्।

(b) कथमिदं महर्षिवाल्मीकिप्रणीतं सुन्दरकाण्डं 'सुन्दर'मस्ति? इति विशदं समालोचयत।

(c) 3. अधस्तात् निर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां समीक्षा विधेया- 15+15+20=50 ''काव्येषु नाटकं रम्यं तत्र रम्या शकुन्तला''-डत्येषा सूक्तिः युक्तिपुरस्सरं विवेचनीया।

(a) "भारतामृतसर्वस्वं गीता"-बस्याशयः स्पष्टीकरणीयः।

(b) ''नीतिशतके प्रतिबिम्बितः भर्तृहरेः अनुभवसंसारः'' इति सोदाहरणं प्रतिपादयत।

(c) 4. अधस्तनानां विवेचनं संक्षेपेण संस्कृतभाषयैव देवनागरीलिप्यामेव च कर्तव्यम्- 15+15+20=50 ''मेघदूतं प्रकृतेरनुपमा रङ्गशालेव भाति''-इति सोदाहरणं समीक्ष्यताम्।

(a) "स्पष्टभावरसा चित्रैः पदन्यासैः प्रवर्तिता।

(b) नाटकेषु नटस्त्रीव भारती भवभूतिना॥'' सोदाहरणं समीक्ष्यताम्। "अमरुककवेरेकः श्लोकः प्रबन्धशतायते" इति सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च समीक्ष्यताम्।

(c) HXS-B-SNKT/23 2

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

This is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

What is the subject and paper name?

The subject is Sanskrit, and the paper name is SANSKRIT PAPER-II (LITERATURE).

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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The maximum marks for SANSKRIT PAPER-II (LITERATURE) is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

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