Civil Services Main 2018 Bengali Literature Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2018

  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Bengali & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Bengali Literature Paper - II
Subject Bengali Literature
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018, specifically for Bengali Literature Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper assesses candidates' in-depth knowledge of Bengali literature. It comprises a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in all. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be chosen from each section. The exam is designed to test analytical and interpretative skills in the subject, with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Bengali Literature
  • Vaishnav Literature
  • Chandi Mangal
  • Rai Ramananda
  • Mukul Das

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018 - Bengali Literature Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018 - General Studies Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018 - General Studies Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018 Bengali Literature Paper - II Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Bengali Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

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 BENGALI (Bengali 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.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. প্রসঙ্গ নির্দেশ করে ব্যাখ্যা লিখুন । প্রতিটি প্রশ্ন আবশ্যিক । (প্রতিটি অংশের উত্তরের জন্য শব্দসংখ্যার ঊর্ধ্বসীমা 150): 10×5 = 50 “সে না কথা না শুনিব করি অনুমান । (a) পরসঙ্গ শুনিতে আপনি যায় কান ।। ধিক্ রহু এ ছাড় ইন্দ্রিয় মোর সব । সদা সে কালিয়া কানু হয় অনুভব ।।” 10 "মহাভাবচিতামণি রাধার স্বরূপ । (b) ললিতাদি সখী তাঁর কায়ব্যূহস্বরূপ ।।" 10 "আহা মরি, সুবর্ণ দেউটি (c) তুলসীর মূলে যেন জ্বলিল, উজলি দশ দিশ !" 10 "তুমি অধম – তাই বলিয়া আমি উত্তম না হইব কেন ?" (d) 10 “দেবতারে যাহা দিতে পারি, দিই তাই (e) প্রিয়জনে-প্রিয়জনে যাহা দিতে পাই তাই দিই দেবতারে; আর পাব কোথা । দেবতারে প্রিয় করি, প্রিয়েরে দেবতা ।" 10 নিম্নলিখিত প্রশ্নগুলির উত্তর দিন:

Q2. মাথুর কী ? বৈষ্ণব সাহিত্য ‘মাথুর’-এর সংজ্ঞা নিরূপণ করুন । এবং এই রস (a) পর্যায়ের তাৎপর্য নির্ণয় করে শ্রেষ্ট পদকর্তার কৃতিত্ব বিচার করুন । 20 'সাধ্যসাধনতত্ত' বলতে কি বোঝানো হয়েছে ? চৈতন্য ও রায় রামানন্দের (b) পারস্পরিক কথোপকথনের মাধ্যমে ‘সাধ্যসাধনতত্ত্ব’-এর যে রূপ ফুটে উঠেছে, তার পরিচয় দিন । 15 ‘চণ্ডীমঙ্গল’ কাব্যে লোক ঐতিহ্যের যেভাবে প্রয়োগ ঘটেছে তার স্বরূপ বুঝিয়ে (c) কবি মুকুন্দের কৃতিত্ব বিচার করুন । 15 EGT-D-BNG 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2018.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Bengali Literature Paper II.

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 Bengali Literature Paper II?

The maximum marks for Bengali Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions divided into two sections.

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