State Services Main Exam 2020 Language Paper 1 (Marathi-English)
- Year 2020
- Conducted By Government of Maharashtra
- Questions 0
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages Marathi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | State Services Main Examination |
| Year | 2020 |
| Conducting Body | Government of Maharashtra |
| Paper | Language Paper - 1 |
| Subject | Marathi (Part-1) and English (Part-2) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Questions | 0 |
| Question Type | Descriptive; bilingual (part-1 marathi, part-2 english) |
This document consolidates Page 1 and Page 2 of the 2020 Maharashtra State Services Main Examination Language Paper. Page 1 provides the exam format, instructions, and general guidelines for Part-1 Marathi and Part-2 English, including separate answer-books, compulsory questions, and the meaning of marks indicated beside questions. Page 2 contains the repaired OCR content for the descriptive section: Q1 requires a Marathi essay of 400 words on a topic chosen from given themes (50 marks), and Q2 presents a lengthy English prompt (15 marks) addressing themes of isolation, mental health, and darkness with a reference to Beavi, Sami mythology, and related cultural notes. The page also sets expectations for bilingual content, OCR repair specifics, and potential cross-references to P.T.O. and anti-state clauses.
Major Topics Covered
- State Services Main Examination
- Maharashtra Government Jobs
- Language Paper - Marathi
- Marathi Essay Writing
- Marathi vs English in exams
- Exam instructions and conduct
- Two-language paper logistics
- Paper 1 format
- Beaivi sun goddess
- Sami mythology
- Mental health themes
- Isolation and pandemic
- Descriptive writing prompts
- Indian competitive exams
- P.T.O. meaning
- Identity and exam integrity
- Public administration exams
- Essay topics in Marathi
- Translation prompts
- Marathi literature prompts
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for State 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
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Instructions
- प्रश्नपत्रिकेचे स्वरूप : पारंपरिक कालावधी : 3 तास Time allowed : 3 hours Nature of Paper: Conventional type सूचना /
- Note: उमेदवाराने भाग - 1 मराठी व भाग - 2 इंग्रजीकरिता स्वतंत्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका वापरावी.
- (ii) All questions are compulsory. SEAL प्रश्नासमोरील अंक गुण दर्शवितात.
- (iii) Figure to the RIGHT indicates marks of the respective question. तर्कसंगत, नेमक्या आणि परिणामकारक लिखाणास यथोचित गुण देण्यात येतील.
- (iv) Credit will be given to correct spelling, punctuation, good handwriting and neatness. उत्तर–पुस्तिकेच्या आतील भागात कोठेही उमेदवाराने बैठक क्रमांक, स्वत:चे किंवा इतरांचे नाव, पत्ता किंवा आपली
- (v) ओळख देणारे चिन्ह नमूद करु नये, अन्यथा तो शिक्षेस पात्र ठरेल.
- Candidates should not write roll number, any name (including his/her own), signature, address or any indication of his/her identity anywhere inside the answer-book otherwise he/she will be penalised. उमेदवाराने प्रत्येक प्रश्नातील उपप्रश्न यांची उत्तरे एकत्र सोडवावयाची आहेत. उत्तराचा काही भाग किंवा एक उपप्रश्न
- (vi) एकीकडे व दुसरा दुसरीकडे (काही पृष्ठे सोडून वा अन्य प्रश्न सोडवून तदनंतर) सोडवल्यास दुसरा भाग/उपप्रश्न दुर्लक्षित केला जाईल.
- Candidates are expected to answer all the subquestions of a question together.
- If part of answer or subquestion of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later shall be overlooked.
- (vii) उमेदवाराने भाग - 1 मराठी या उत्तर-पुस्तिकेत भाग - 2 इंग्रजीचा प्रश्न सोडवू नये, तसेच भाग - 2 चे उत्तर-पत्रिकेत भाग-1 (मराठी) चे प्रश्न सोडवू नयेत. सोडविल्यास तो दुर्लक्षित केला जाईल.
- Candidates should not answer Part - 1 Marathi Question in Part - 2 English answer-book and vice-versa, otherwise it will be overlooked.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. 15 After a long period of isolation currently as precaution against the Covid - 19 pendamic - many people tend to feel low. If that is simply a side effect of enforced isolation, it should wear off naturally once one starts picking up the threads in the external universe. But if the low feeling is manifestation of something deeper, that got triggared, then it needs to be addressed differently. Usually darkness - physical darkness as opposed to illumination by light - gives rise to fear, low self-esteem, insecurity and loss of confidence. These feelings feed on each other, and could lead to long-term depression and despair. Usually those who are vulnerable to darkness tend to perk up with the new dawn, and during sunlit hours. The upper reaches of Scandinavia, that border the North Pole and Arctic region, are given to long periods of darkness during winter. Alcoholism, wife beating and depression are cominon features at this time when there is darkness for several months. In the absence of light and warmth, people tend to succumb to negative thoughts and feelings that become a vicious cycle. Hence the mythology of the indigenous sami people of the Arctic region gives great importance to Goddess Beaivi. She is their sun Goddess. With the power to heal those who suffer mental issues, especially due to the dark winter season. Although long months of darkness are peculiar to this polar region, we too tend to experience metaphorical darkness in our lives, as is happening with some during the prolonged period of isolation. If one can resist the pull of darkness by reaching out to family and friends without inhibition, then half the battle is won. But if one succumbs to darkness, then it can only get worse, and at its worst, could lead one to say goodbye to life. San Alexandro The concerning statement of the first that and the state of and the Bibliother of the contract and an anti-state of the contract of the
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Frequently asked questions
Which language is used for Part-1 and Part-2 in Language Paper-1?
Part-1 is Marathi and Part-2 is English.
Are separate answer-books required for Part-1 Marathi and Part-2 English?
Yes. The instructions specify two separate answer-books.
Are all questions compulsory?
Yes, all questions are compulsory.
How are marks indicated for each question?
The marks are indicated to the right of the question number.
Should candidates write any identifying information in the answer book?
No. Candidates must not write roll numbers, names, signatures, addresses, or any identification inside the answer-book.
Must subquestions be answered together?
Yes, candidates are expected to answer subquestions of a question together.