UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Sanskrit 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 Sanskrit & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sanskrit Literature Paper - II
Subject Sanskrit Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019, specifically for Sanskrit Literature Paper II. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The maximum marks for this paper are 250, and the allowed time is three hours. Questions 4, 5, and 6 must be answered in Sanskrit (Devanagari script), while others can be answered in Sanskrit or the language authorized in the admission certificate. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Sanskrit Literature as their optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Kumarasambhavam
  • Shishupala Vadha
  • Naishadha Charita
  • Dashakumaracharita
  • Shivarajyodayakavya
  • Ishavasya Upanishad
  • Gita
  • Valmiki Ramayana
  • Sundara Kanda
  • Shakuntala
  • Mudrarakshasa
  • Uttara Ramacharita
  • Meghaduta
  • Gita Govinda
  • Harshacharita
  • Kalidasa
  • Magha
  • Sriharsha
  • Dandin
  • Bhavabhuti
  • Banabhatta
  • Jayadeva

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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) Examination, 2019 - Sanskrit Literature Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018 - Sanskrit Literature Paper - II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 - General Studies Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2019 Sanskrit Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Sanskrit Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
  • UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम्) (साहित्यम्) SANSKRIT (Paper II) (LITERATURE) पूर्णांकाः : 250 समयः : होरात्रयम् (घंटा-त्रयम्) Maximum Marks: 250

  • 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, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Questions No. 4, 5 and 6 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answers written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari script. word nmn in questions, wherever specified, should be adnered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. 10× 5 = 50 ‘कुमारसम्भवं कालिदासस्य कलायाः सुन्दरसृष्टिरस्ति’— इति सोदाहरणं प्रतिपादयत । 10 1.

(a) शिशुपालवध-महाकाव्यमवलम्ब्य ‘माघे सन्ति त्रयो गुणाः’— इति मतस्य याथार्थ्यं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं 1.

(b) च प्रतिपाद्यताम् । 10 ‘नैषधं विद्वदौषधम्’— मतमिदं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च समीक्ष्यताम् । 10 1.

(c) दशकुमारचरितं तत्कालगामिनः समाजस्य जीवितमुद्बुद्धं प्रज्वलच्चित्रं प्रस्तवीति — समीक्ष्यताम् । 10 1.

(d) ऐतिहासिककाव्यदृष्ट्या शिवराज्योदयकाव्यस्य महत्त्वं विवृणुत । 10 1.

(e) अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां सारगर्भितां समीक्षां कुरुत - 15+15+20=50 2. ईशोपनिषदि प्राप्तो ज्ञानकर्मसमन्वयो निरूप्यताम् । 2.

(a) 'गीता सुगीता कर्तव्या किमन्यैः शास्त्रविस्तरैः' अस्याशयः स्पष्टीकरणीयः । 2.

(b) वाल्मीकिरामायणे सुन्दरकाण्डस्य वैशिष्ट्यानि प्रतिपादयत । 2.

(c) अधस्तात् निर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां समीक्षा विधेया । 3. 15+15+20=50 ‘शाकुन्तलचतुर्थोऽङ्कः सर्वोत्कृष्टइति प्रथा । 3.2a) न सर्वसंमता यस्मात् पञ्चमोऽस्ति ततोऽधिकः ।।'— सोदाहरणं समीक्ष्यताम् । 15 ‘मुद्राराक्षसे चरित्राणां चित्रणं ललितं नितान्तम्’— इत्यस्य वचनस्य याथार्थ्यं प्रतिपादयत । 15 3.

(b) 'उत्तरे रामचरिते भवभूतिर्विशिष्यते'- इति समीक्ष्यताम् । 3.

(c) अधस्तनानां विवेचनं संक्षेपेण संस्कृतभाषयैव देवनागरीलिप्यामेव च कर्तव्यम् । 15+15+20=50 4. ‘मेघदूते वर्णिता बाह्यप्रकृतिः विरहप्रपीडितस्योत्कण्ठितहृदयस्य मार्मिकव्यथास्ति’— इति सोदाहरणं 4.

(a) समीक्षताम् । 15 ‘जयदेवप्रणीते गीतगोविन्दे मधुरकोमलकान्तपदावल्या भक्तिरेवसाधिता’— इति विशदं समालोचयत । 4.

(b) बाणप्रणीतस्य हर्षचरितस्य ऐतिहासिकं महत्त्वं लिखत । 20 4.

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What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is from?

This is the question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019.

What is the subject and paper code of this question paper?

The subject is Sanskrit Literature, and the paper is Paper II. The paper code is SDF-B-SNKT.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The Civil Services (Main) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the maximum marks for Sanskrit Literature Paper II?

The maximum marks for Sanskrit Literature Paper II are 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

How many questions must a candidate attempt in Sanskrit Literature Paper II?

Candidates must attempt five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory, and at least one from each of the remaining sections.

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