UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Punjabi Literature Paper - I
Subject Punjabi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016, Paper I in Punjabi Literature, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Punjabi language and literature. It consists of descriptive questions carrying a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation. This previous year Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 question paper (2016) 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 Punjabi Language, Punjabi Literature, Linguistics, Dialectology, Medieval Punjabi Literature, Morphology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics. Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Punjabi Language
  • Punjabi Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Dialectology
  • Medieval Punjabi Literature
  • Morphology
  • Syntax
  • Sociolinguistics

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

  • Punjabi Literature Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - I
  • General Studies Paper - II
  • General Studies Paper - III
  • General Studies Paper - IV
  • Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus

Instructions

  • CS (MAIN) Exam: 2016 M-ESC-U-PJB ਪੰਜਾਬੀ / PUNJABI ਪੇਪਰ I/Paper I ( ਸਾਹਿਤ ) / ( LITERATURE ) ਕੱਲ ਅੱਕ: 250 ਨਿਰਧਾਰਿਤ ਸਮਾਂ : ਤਿੰਨ ਘੰਟੇ 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, any THREE are to b attempted choosing at least 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 question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page le blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਹਰੇਕ ਭਾਗ ਦਾ ਉੱਤਰ ਲਗਭਗ 150 ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖੋ ।

(a) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਨਿਕਾਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਚਾਰ ਮੁਖ ਮਤ ਕਿਹੜੇ ਹਨ ?

(b) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਵਿਅੰਜਨ ਧੁਨੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਵਰਗੀਕਰਣ ਕਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਆਧਾਰ ’ਤੇ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ? ਪ੍ਰਚਲਿਤ ਵਰਗੀਕਰਣ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਣਕਤਾ ਵਿਚਾਰੋ ।

(c) ਪੂਰਬੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੁਖ ਉਪਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਕਿਹੜੀਆਂ ਹਨ ? ਮਾਝੀ ਉਪਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਆਧਾਰਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਮਲਵਈ ਅਤੇ ਦੋਆਬੀ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਪ੍ਰਮੁਖਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੈ ?

(d) ਮੱਧਕਾਲੀਨ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਦੀ ਅਜੋਕੇ ਸੰਦਰਭ ਵਿਚ ਕੀ ਸਾਰਥਕਤਾ ਹੈ ? ਨਾਥ ਜੋਗੀ ਕਾਵਿ ਅਤੇ ਜਨਮਸਾਖੀ ਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਦੇ ਸੰਦਰਭ ਵਿਚ ਉੱਤਰ ਦਿਓ ।

(e) ਰੂਪ ਵਿਗਿਆਨ (ਮਾਰਫ਼ਾਲੋਜੀ) ਤੇ ਭਾਵਾਂਸ਼ ਜਾਂ ਰੂਪੀਮ (ਮਾਰਫ਼ੀਮ) ਦੇ ਸੰਕਲਪ ਸਪਸ਼ਟ ਕਰੋ ।

Section A

Q2. ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਹਰੇਕ ਭਾਗ ਦਾ ਉੱਤਰ ਲਿਖੋ ।

(a) ਵਿਸ਼ਵੀਕਰਣ ਅਤੇ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰੀਕਰਣ ਦੇ ਅਜੋਕੇ ਦੌਰ ਵਿਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਹੜੀਆਂ ਚਣੌਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਹੈ ?

(b) ਵਾਕ ਵਿਉਂਤ ਤੋਂ ਕੀ ਭਾਵ ਹੈ ? ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਾਕਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਵਾਕ-ਤੱਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਤਰਤੀਬ ਦੇ ਮਖ ਨੇਮ ਸਪਸ਼ਟ ਕਰੋ ।

(c) ਸੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧ ਦੇ ਪਖੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਉਪਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਿਖੜਵੇਂ ਲਛਣ ਸਪਸ਼ਟ ਕਰੋ ।

(d) ਮਧ ਕਾਲੀ ਸੂਫ਼ੀ ਕਾਵਿ ਦੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਨੂੰ ਕੀ ਦੇਣ ਹੈ ?

Question paper preview

Scanned pages 1–2 for reference. Download the official PDF for the full paper.

Page 1
UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper I question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download
Page 2
UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 Punjabi Literature Paper I question paper page 1 instructions scan PDF download

Free question paper download

Download question paper PDF

  • 3.2 MB
  • 6 pages
  • PDF format

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Paper I for Punjabi Literature.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is three hours.

What is the question type in this paper?

The questions in this paper are descriptive.

← Back to Administrative / Civil Services papers · Central Government Jobs