UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Kannada Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Kannada & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper II
Subject Kannada 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 2019, specifically for Kannada Literature Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Kannada Literature as their optional subject, providing a direct look at the types of questions and the depth of knowledge assessed.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Prose

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

  • Kannada Literature Paper I
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
  • General Studies Paper III
  • General Studies Paper IV
  • Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Kannada Literature Optional

Instructions

  • 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, 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 KANNADA (Kannada 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. \mathcal I

Questions (page 2)

Q1. ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದೂ 150 ಪದಗಳ ಉತ್ತರ ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) 10×5 = 50 ಪಸರಿಸಿ ಪಂದಲೆಯಂ ಮೆ। (a) ಟ್ಟಿಸಿ ವೈರಿಯ ಪಲ್ಲ ಪಣಿಗೆಯಿಂ ಬಾರ್ಚಿ ಪೊದ II ಳ್ಳೊಸಗೆ ಯಿನವನ ಕರುಳ್ಗಳೆ । ಪೊಸ ವಾಸಿಗಮೊಗೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣೆಯಂ ಮುಡಿಯಿಸಿದಂ 10 ನೆಲದ ಮರೆಯ ನಿದಾನದಂತೆ. (b) ಮುಗಿಲ ಮರೆಯಲಡಗಿದ ಮಿಂಚಿನಂತೆ. ಬಯಲ ಮರೆಯಲಡಗಿದ ಮರೀ ಚಿಯಂತೆ, ತಂಗಳೆ ಮರೆಯಲಡಗಿದ ಬೆಳಗಿನಂತೆ, 80 ಗುಹೇಶ್ವರ ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಿಲುವು 10 ಹುಟ್ತದ ಯೋನಿಗಳಿಲ್ಲ ಮೆಟ್ಚದ ಭೂಮಿಗಳಿಲ್ಲ (c) ಅಟ್ಟು ಉಣ್ಣದ ವಸ್ತುಗಳಿಲ್ಲ ಗುಟ್ಟು ಕಾಣಿಸ ಬಂತು ಹಿರಿದೇನು ಕಿರಿದೇನು ನೆಟ್ಟನೆ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞನ ನೆನೆಕಂಡ್ಯಾ ಮನುಜ II 10 ಬಂದು ಬನಮಂ ಪೊಕ್ಕು ಮಿಕ್ಕ ಸಂತೋಷದಿಂ (d) ಮುಂದೆ ಸಿಂಹಾಸನವ ನಿಕ್ಕಲು ವಿಲಾಸದಿಂ। ದೆಸೆಯೆ ಕುಳ್ಳಿರ್ದನಾ ಸುಕುಮಾರ ಸೌಂದರಂ ವಸುಧೆಗೊಪ್ಪುವ ಮರ್ತ್ಯಮಂಡಲ ಪುರಂದರಂ II 10 ಉಂಡುಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ಬಳಸಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಚಾರಿ ಭೂ (e) ಮಂಡಲವಿದ್ದು ನಿಸ್ತಂಗ ಮಂಡೆ ಬೆಳೆದು ಮನ ಬೋಳಾದ ತಪಸಿಯ ಕೊಂಡಾಡಲಳವೆ ಚಕ್ರಿಯ 10 SDF-B-KND \overline{\mathbf{c}}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Kannada Literature, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

Candidates are allowed three hours to complete the paper.

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