Section A
Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए:
(a) देवनागरी लिपि की विशेषताएँ
(b) हिन्दी भाषा का मानक स्वरूप
(c) पश्चिमी हिन्दी की प्रमुख बोलियाँ
(d) रहीम की काव्य भाषा और उसकी विशेषताएँ
(e) संत साहित्य में अवधी का योगदान
Civil Services Main 2018 Hindi Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Hindi Literature Paper - I |
| Subject | Hindi 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 2018, Paper I, focusing on Hindi Literature. Conducted by UPSC, the paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Hindi literature, its history, evolution, and various literary forms. The exam allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles through the prestigious Civil Services examination. This previous year Civil Services (Main) Examination question paper (2018) is useful for Administrative / Civil Services aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Devanagari script, Standard Hindi, Western Hindi dialects, Poetry of Rahim, Awadhi in Sant literature, Hindi in science and technology, Apabhramsha's role in early Hindi, Nagari Pracharini Sabha. Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Devanagari script
- Standard Hindi
- Western Hindi dialects
- Poetry of Rahim
- Awadhi in Sant literature
- Hindi in science and technology
- Apabhramsha's role in early Hindi
- Nagari Pracharini Sabha
- Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha
- Technical terminology in Hindi
- Khadi Boli Hindi
- Indian independence movement in Hindi literature
- Hindi as an official language
- Dakhini Hindi
- Grammatical structure of Standard Hindi
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 Hindi Literature Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Hindi Literature Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Hindi Literature Paper I Answer Key
- Civil Services (Main) Examination Hindi Literature Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
- Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Instructions
- जिन प्रश्नों के संबंध में अधिकतम शब्द संख्या निर्धारित है. वहाँ इसका अनुपालन किया जाना चाहिए । .प्रश्नों के उत्तर की गणना संख्यात्मक क्रम में की जाएगी ।
- यदि किसी प्रश्न को काटा नहीं गया, तो उस प्रश्न को गिन लिया जाएगा भले ही उसका उत्तर आंशिक तौर पर क्यों न लिखा गया हो ।
- प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका का कोई भी पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ का भाग, जो खाली छोड़ा गया हो, उसे स्पष्ट रूप से काट दिया जाना चाहिए ।
- 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, 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 HINDI (Devanagari 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)
Section A
Q2.
(a) विज्ञान और तकनीकी के क्षेत्र में हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग की स्थिति का आकलन कीजिए ।
(b) आरम्भिक हिन्दी के विकास में अपभ्रंश की भूमिका को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
(c) हिन्दी को राष्ट्रभाषा के रूप में प्रतिष्ठित करने में नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा, काशी और दक्षिण भारत हिन्दी प्रचार सभा, चेन्नई (मद्रास) की भूमिका का मूल्यांकन कीजिए ।
Section A
Q3.
(a) पारिभाषिक शब्दावली से आप क्या समझते हैं ? हिन्दी में पारिभाषिक शब्दावली निर्माण के इतिहास का उदाहरण सहित मूल्यांकन कीजिए ।
(b) खड़ी बोली हिन्दी के साथ उसकी प्रमुख बोलियों के अन्त:संबंध पर प्रकाश डालिए ।
(c) भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की राष्ट्रीय चेतना की मुखर अभिव्यक्ति हिन्दी साहित्य में हुई है – सोदाहरण समीक्षा कीजिए ।
Section A
Q4.
(a) राजभाषा के रूप में हिन्दी को सर्वस्वीकार्य बनाने के लिए क्या क़दम उठाए जाने चाहिए ? सविस्तार उल्लेख कीजिए ।
(b) दक्खिनी हिन्दी की विशेषताओं का उल्लेख कीजिए।
(c) मानक हिन्दी की व्याकरणिक संरचना के स्वरूप पर चर्चा कीजिए।
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the subject of Paper I?
Paper I is on Hindi Literature.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is three hours.
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