In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in Tamil.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate has to attempt five questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

How should candidates choose the remaining questions?

From the remaining questions, candidates must choose at least one question from each section and attempt three questions in total.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is Tamil Literature.

CS (Main) Exam 2021 Tamil Paper I Literature Question Paper PDF

Name: CS (Main) Exam 2021 Tamil Paper I Literature Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: CS Main Exam 2021, Tamil Paper I Literature, UPSC Question Paper, Tamil Literature Exam, Civil Services Main Exam, 2021 Exam Paper, HXS-U-TML, Tamil Language Paper, Literature Subject, UPSC Main Exam, Question Paper PDF, Exam Pattern, Maximum Marks 250, Three Hours Duration, Compulsory Questions

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

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	CS (Main) Exam
Year	2021
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Tamil Paper I (Literature)
Subject	Tamil 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 Tamil Paper I (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allocated a duration of three hours. Aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination can use this paper to understand the depth and breadth of topics covered in Tamil Literature, including classical and modern literary forms, linguistic analysis, and thematic explorations. Reviewing this paper is crucial for strategizing preparation and identifying key areas for focus.

Major Topics Covered

Tamil Literature
Classical Tamil Literature
Modern Tamil Literature
Linguistics
Grammar
Poetry
Prose
Literary Criticism

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 - Tamil Paper II (Literature)
CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper I
CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - General Studies Paper II
CS (Main) Exam, 2021 - Tamil Paper I (Literature) Answer Key
CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
Tamil Literature Syllabus for UPSC Main Exam
CS (Main) Exam Pattern
UPSC Main Exam Structure

Instructions

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.
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. விடை தருக : 10×5 = 50 தமிழ் உயர்தனிச் செம்மொழி (a) 10 தமிழில் வேற்றுமை உருபுகள் (b) 10 சங்க இலக்கியத் தொகை நூல்கள் (c) 10 தொல்காப்பியம் சுட்டியுள்ள உரைநடை வகைகள் (d) 10 'குறவஞ்சி' இலக்கியம் (e) 10\, மொழி அமைப்பியல் நோக்கில் இக்காலத் தமிழ் பெயர்ச் (a) சொற்களைப் பாகுபடுத்தி ஆய்க. 15\, இரட்டைக் காப்பியப் புனைவுகளில் மகளிர் மேம்பாட்டுச் (b) சிந்தனைப் பதிவுகளை ஆராய்க. 15\, ஆழ்வார் பாசுரங்களில் நாயகன் - நாயகி பாவம் (c) தனித்துவம் பெற்றுள்ளமையை ஆய்க. 20\, இந்தியமொழிக் குடும்பத்தில் தென் திராவிட (a) மொழிகளுக்கிடையே காணலாகும் ஒப்புமைக் கூறுகளை ஆராய்க. 15\, சங்க இலக்கியப் புறத்திணை மரபுகளைத் (b) தொல்காப்பியம் வழி விளக்குக. 15 புதுக்கவிதைகளில் மனிதநேயச் சிந்தனைகள் (c) பாடுபொருளாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளமையை மதிப்பிடுக. 20 தமிழில் துணை வினைகளின் பயன்பாட்டைச்

Q4. (a) சான்றுகளுடன் விளக்குக. 15 இலக்கிய அடிக்கருத்துப் பரவல் நீதி நூல்களில் (b) சங்க காலந்தோறும் தாக்கம் பெற்றுள்ளமையை ஆராய்க. 15 நாவல் இலக்கிய வகைப்பாட்டில் வட்டார நாவல்களின் (c) பொதுமைப் பண்புகளை மதிப்பிடுக. 20 HXS-U-TML $\boldsymbol{2}$

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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 Tamil Paper I (Literature).

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

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

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

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

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

What is the paper code for Tamil Paper I (Literature)?

The paper code is HXS-U-TML.

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