Sanskrit Literature Mains 2021 – HCS (Ex.Br.) & Allied Services

Haryana Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2021

  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) / Government of Haryana
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Sanskrit Literature
Year 2021
Conducting Body Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) / Government of Haryana
Paper Sanskrit Literature
Subject Sanskrit Literature
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200

This data represents the Sanskrit Literature question paper for the 2021 Mains examination (Paper 5414). It covers structural details such as two sections (A and B), marks distribution (12 questions to be attempted, with Q1 and Q9 compulsory), and a mix of descriptive and grammar-oriented prompts. Page 1 provides the overall exam metadata and instructions, while Page 2 presents Section-A, Question 1 with subparts (a) through (h) and several embedded items, indicating a focus on grammatical transformations, reference-guided explanations, and classical language constructs. The OCR has been repaired to present clear sub-questions and sub-parts to support accurate indexing for SEO and content structuring.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Grammar
  • Sandhi
  • Pratyaya
  • Pratipadika (Pt.)
  • Upadha
  • Samhita
  • Vibhakti
  • Pragrihyam
  • Vedic Lat (Latro) / Lakaras
  • Viprā-Vārtā
  • Kr̥ti (Dhatupāṭha)
  • Karma and Karana
  • Linguistic Transformation
  • Sabda-sūtra
  • Pāṇinian Grammar Basics
  • Verbal Forms
  • Syntax in Sanskrit
  • Prakrit Influence
  • Literary Commentary
  • Sanskrit Linguistics

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  • Useful for Sanskrit Literature preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
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Instructions

  • 2021 SANSKRIT LITERATURE संस्कृत साहित्य [Maximum Marks: 200 Time : 3 hours ] समय : 3 घंटे ] | अधिकतम अंक : 200 Instructions (निर्देश): This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. (i) ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B I Each Section contains eight questions. (ii) प्रत्येक खंड में आठ प्रश्न हैं। A candidate has to attempt twelve questions. (iii) एक परीक्षार्थी को बारह प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है। Question Nos. 1 and 9 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any (iv) ten are to be attempted choosing five from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 9 अनिवार्य हैं और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दस का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से पाँच-पाँच प्रश्नों को हल करना है। 1 and 9 consist of five parts each. Each part will be of (v) 6 marks. Word limit will be 150 (in relevant subjects only). प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 9 के पाँच-पाँच भाग हैं।
  • प्रत्येक भाग के लिए 6 अंक निर्धारित हैं।
  • शब्द संख्या 150 तक सीमित है (मात्र सम्बद्ध विषयों में)। Remaining questions will be of 14 marks each. (vi) t_{0}) किया जिलापतारां स्वासिद्धिः कत्वां शेष प्रश्न 14 अंकों के प्रति प्रश्न होंगे।
  • भवन्ति, व्यमुबन्धि, उत्पानः, काम्यसम् , अक्रीडल्, मान्दर् ाश वैदिक लेट लेकायमा वैविष्ट्यां मोदाहरणं विवेच्यशाया 1 ASE \etal area) of P.T.O. Sanskrit Literature/52A zł.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) 1. Answer any five questions of the following : 6 × 5 = 30 अधोलिखितपदानां सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं विग्रहं कृत्वा समासनाम लिख्यताम् - अनुविष्णुः, मेघात्यस्तः, चन्द्राह्लादकः, पञ्चमूली, आरूढवानरः, होतापोतारौ
(i) बालकः वृक्षान् सिश्चति।
(ii) अहं गृहं गच्छामि।
(iii) इमाः बालिकाः पठन्ति।
(iv) आवाभ्याम् पठ्यते।
(v) युवां पठथ।
(vi) भवान् पठति।

(a) 1. Answer any five questions of the following : 6 × 5 = 30 अधोलिखितपदानां सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं विग्रहं कृत्वा समासनाम लिख्यताम् - अनुविष्णुः, मेघात्यस्तः, चन्द्राह्लादकः, पञ्चमूली, आरूढवानरः, होतापोतारौ
(i) बालकः वृक्षान् सिश्चति।
(ii) अहं गृहं गच्छामि।
(iii) इमाः बालिकाः पठन्ति।
(iv) आवाभ्याम् पठ्यते।
(v) युवां पठथ।
(vi) भवान् पठति।

(b) अधोलिखितेषु वाक्येषु वाच्यपरिवर्तनं विधीयताम् —

(c) सन्दर्भनिर्देशपूर्वकं व्याख्या विधीयताम् — SHE NO HUNGUH OO तत्र नामानि आख्यातजानि इति शाकटायनः।

(d) अधोलिखित पारिभाषिक-पदानां सूत्रनिर्देशपूर्वकमुदाहरणं दीयताम् — प्रातिपदिक, उपधा, संहिता, प्रगृह्यम्, विभाषा, वीप्सा - 875

(e) अधोलिखितानां केषाश्चित् त्रयाणां सूत्राणां सोदाहरणं व्याख्या कार्या - उपसर्गादृति धातोः, एचोऽयवायावः, वान्तो हि प्रत्यये, ष्टुना ष्टुः, तोर्लि, ससजुषो रुः
(f) सोदाहरणं निरूप्यताम् - i लक्षणेत्थंभूताख्यानभागवीप्सासु प्रतिपर्यनवः
(ii) कर्तृकरणयोस्तृतीया
(g) तिस्रः क्रियापदानां रूपसिद्धिः कार्या — भवन्ति, बभूवतुः, उवाच, कम्पताम्, अक्रीडत्, याचते, वर्धते
(h) वैदिक लेट् लकारस्य वैशिष्ट्यं सोदाहरणं विवेच्यताम्।

  • (a) 1. Answer any five questions of the following : 6 × 5 = 30 अधोलिखितपदानां सूत्रोल्लेखपूर्वकं विग्रहं कृत्वा समासनाम लिख्यताम् - अनुविष्णुः, मेघात्यस्तः, चन्द्राह्लादकः, पञ्चमूली, आरूढवानरः, होतापोतारौ
  • (b) अधोलिखितेषु वाक्येषु वाच्यपरिवर्तनं विधीयताम् —
  • (c) सन्दर्भनिर्देशपूर्वकं व्याख्या विधीयताम् — SHE NO HUNGUH OO तत्र नामानि आख्यातजानि इति शाकटायनः।
  • (d) अधोलिखित पारिभाषिक-पदानां सूत्रनिर्देशपूर्वकमुदाहरणं दीयताम् — प्रातिपदिक, उपधा, संहिता, प्रगृह्यम्, विभाषा, वीप्सा - 875

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Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is the maximum marks for the Sanskrit Literature paper?

A1: 200 marks.

Q2: How long is the exam?

A2: 3 hours.

Q3: How many sections are in the paper?

A3: Two sections - Section A and Section B.

Q4: Which questions are compulsory?

A4: Questions 1 and 9 are compulsory.

Q5: How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A5: Twelve questions in total, with five from each section.

Q6: How many parts does Question 1 have?

A6: Five parts to Question 1 (and similarly for Question 9).

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