UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Telugu Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2021
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Telugu & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2021 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Telugu Paper II (Literature) |
| Subject | Telugu Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021, specifically for Telugu Paper II, focusing on Literature. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows three hours for completion. Aspirants are required to answer five questions out of eight, with compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each of the two sections. Answers must be written in Telugu script. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Telugu as their literature subject in the UPSC Mains exam.
Major Topics Covered
- Telugu Literature
- Poetry Analysis
- Literary Criticism
- Dramatic Structure
- Existentialism in Literature
- Rhetoric
- Figurative Language
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
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Essay Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Optional Subject Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 Telugu Paper II Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC Telugu Literature Optional Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2022
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.
- Answers must be written in TELUGU (Telugu 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This question paper is for Telugu Paper II (Literature).
Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for Telugu Paper II (Literature) is 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is three hours.
How many questions must be attempted?
Candidates must attempt a total of five questions.