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

Candidates must attempt five questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions in this paper?

Yes, Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

What is the language requirement for answering the questions?

Answers must be written in Kannada.

Can I download the UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Kannada Literature Paper II?

Yes, you can typically find and download previous year question papers like this one from official UPSC sources or reputable educational websites.

What is the exam stage for this paper?

This paper is for the Main stage of the Civil Services Examination.

UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Kannada Literature Paper II PDF

Name: UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Kannada Literature Paper II PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: UPSC Civil Services Main 2016, Kannada Literature Paper II, Question Paper PDF, CSE Mains 2016, IAS Kannada Literature, UPSC Previous Year Paper, Kannada Literature Exam, 2016 Mains Paper, STH-D-KND, UPSC Exam Paper

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

Year 2016
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 8
Maximum Marks 250
Duration Three Hours
Languages Kannada & English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year	2016
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 Kannada Literature Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2016. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allocated a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each of the remaining sections. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in Kannada Literature. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam's complexity and prepare effectively.

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
Optional Subject Papers
UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key
UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus

Instructions

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 \mathbf{ONE}\, from each section.
The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
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. ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದೂ 150 ಪದಗಳ ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿರಲಿ) 10×5=50 ಸಕಲಾರಾತಿ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೌಳಿಗಳುರುಳ್ಗಾ ದೀಪ್ತ ರತ್ತಾಂಶು ಮಾ (a) ಳಿಕೆಯಿಂದಾ ರಣರಂಗಮಂ ಬೆಳಗೆ ಕಾಳ್ದಿರ್ಚೆಂದು ಭೂತಾಂಗನಾ । ನಿಕರಂ ಶೋಣಿತವಾರಿಯಂ ಕುಡಿದಗುರ್ವಪ್ಪನ್ನೆಗಂ ಸೂಸೆ ನೋ ಡ ಕವಿಲ್ತಿರ್ದುದು ಕೂಡೆ ಸಂಜೆಗವಿದಂತಾ ದ್ರೋಣನಿಂ ಕೊಳ್ಗುಳಂ ।। ಮಗನು ದಳಪತಿಯಾದ ಗಡ ಕಾ (b) ಳೆಗವ ನೋಡುವೆನೆಂಬ ವೊಲು ಜಗ ದಗಲದಲಿ ನೆರೆ ಕಡಿತ ವಿಕ್ಕಿತು ತಿಮಿರ ವನದೊಳಗೆ ಹೊಗರು ಕುವಳಯ ಕಳಿಯೆ ಸೊಂಪಿನ ನಗೆ ಸರೋರುಹಕೊಗೆಯೆ ವಿರಹದ ಢಗೆ ರಥಾಂಗದೊಳಳಿಯೆ ರವಿಯುದಯಾಚಳಕೆ ಬಂದ. ಛಾಯಾ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆಯ ಛಾಯಾ ಪುರುಷನ (c) ಛಾಯೆಗೆ ಸುಜ್ಞಾನವಿಲ್ಲ | ಆಯೆರಡಕೆ ತಿಳಿವೊಡಗೂಡಲದು ತಾನೆ ಕಾಯದೊಳಿದ್ದಾತ್ಚರೂಪು | ಹಾಲತೊರೆಗೆ ಬೆಲ್ಲೆದ ಕೆಸರು, ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯ ಮಳಲು (d) ತವರಾಜದ ನೊರೆ ತೆರೆಯಂತೆ ಆದ್ಯರ ವರ್ಚವಿರಲು ಬೇರೆ ಬಾವಿಯ ತೊಡಿ, ಉಪ್ಪು ನೀರನುಂಬುವನ ವಿಧಿಯಂತೆ ಆಯಿತ್ತೆನ್ನ ಮತಿ ಕೂಡಲ ಸಂಗಮದೇವಾ. ಡೊಂಕು ಬಾಲದ ನಾಯಕರೆ ನೀವೇನೂಟವ ಮಾಡಿದಿರಿ (e) ಕಣಕ ಕುಟ್ಟೊಒನಕಿಲಿ ಹೊಡೆದರೆ ಕುಯ್ ಕುಯ್ ರಾಗವ ಮಾಡುವಿರಿ ಹುಗ್ಗಿ ಮಾಡೋ ಆಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ತಗ್ಗಿ ಬಗ್ಗಿ ನೋಡುವಿರಿ ಹುಗ್ಗಿ ಮಾಡೋ ಸೌಟಲಿ ಹೊಡೆದರೆ ಕುಯ್ ಕುಯ್ ರಾಗವ ಮಾಡುವಿರಿ ಹಿರಿಯ ಹಾದಿಲಿ ಓಡುವಿರಿ ಕರಿಯ ಬೂದಿಲಿ ಹೊರಳುವಿರಿ ಸಿರಿ ಕಾಗಿನೆಲೆಯಾದಿಕೇಶವನ ಸ್ಥರಿಸದವರ ಗತಿ ತೋರುವಿರಿ. STH-D-KND $\overline{2}$

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Kannada Literature Paper II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper II?

The maximum marks for Kannada 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 Kannada Literature Paper II?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

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