Civil Services Main 2016 Sanskrit Paper II Literature Question Paper PDF
- Year 2016
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Sanskrit & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | SANSKRIT PAPER-II (LITERATURE) |
| Subject | Sanskrit 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 2016, specifically for Sanskrit Paper II (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Sanskrit literature. It comprises 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to attempt five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and from the remaining, candidates must choose at least one from each section. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Specific instructions mandate that questions 4, 5, and 6 must be answered in Sanskrit, while others can be answered in Sanskrit or the authorized medium. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Sanskrit Literature
- Shishupala Vadha
- Kadambari
- Kiratarjuniya
- Shivarajyodaya
- Raghuvamsa
- Bhagavad Gita
- Upanishads
- Ishavasya Upanishad
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Sundara Kanda
- Abhijnanashakuntala
- Mudrarakshasa
- Mahabharata
- Benisanhara
- Meghaduta
- Gitagovinda
- Bhartrihari
- Neetishataka
- Kalhana
- Rajatarangini
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, 2016 - Sanskrit Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 - General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 - General Studies Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 - General Studies Paper III
- Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 - General Studies Paper IV
- Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 - Sanskrit Paper II Answer Key
- Civil Services (Main) Examination - Sanskrit Literature Syllabus
- UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus
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, 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.
- Question Nos. 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 limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered 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.
- खण्डद्रयेषु विभाजिताः अष्ट-प्रश्नाः। परीक्षार्थिभिः पञ्चैव प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः। प्रश्नसंख्या 1 तथा 5 अनिवार्यौ। शेषप्रश्नेषु त्रयाणां समाधानं प्रदेयम्। तत्र प्रत्येकखण्डात् एकमवश्यं करणीयम्। प्रत्येकप्रश्नस्य तस्य भागस्य च अङ्काः तत्रैव निर्दिष्टाः। प्रश्नसंख्या 4, 5 तथा 6 संस्कृतभाषयैव समाधेयाः। शेषप्रश्नानां समाधानं यथेच्छं संस्कृतभाषया अथवा परीक्षाप्रवेश-प्रमाण-पत्रेण स्वीकृत-भाषया करणीयम्। संस्कृतभाषा देवनागरी-लिप्यामेव लेखनीया। प्रश्नोत्तरस्य शब्दसीमा यदि निर्धारिता तर्हि सा सीमा पालनीया। यदि प्रश्नोत्तरपुस्तिकायां कोपि पृष्ठः अंश वा रिक्तः (अलिखितः) स्यात्तर्हि तत्र स्पष्टरूपेण अनुलोम-विलोमरेखा (×) विधेया। प्रश्नक्रमानुसारमेव क्रमेण प्रश्नोत्तराणि प्रदेयानि । नचेत् अंशतः प्रदत्तं प्रश्नोत्तरमपि संपूर्णप्रश्नोत्तरवत् भवेत् । M-8SC-D-STKT/45
Questions (page 2)
Q2. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां सारगर्भितां समीक्षां कुरुत- 17 + 17 + 16 = 50 भगवदुगीतायाः महत्त्वं कीदृशम्? अधुना अस्या उपयोगिता अस्ति न वा?
Q3. ''नाट्यशिल्पदृष्ट्या अभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलस्य पश्चमोऽङ्कः चतुर्थाङ्कापेक्षया प्रशस्ततरः।'' अस्मिन् विषये स्वीयम् अभिमतं
Q4. अधोलिखितान् विषयानधिकृत्य संक्षिप्तोत्तरं लघुटिप्पणी वा नागराक्षरैः संस्कृतभाषायामेव लिखत— । 13+12+12=50 पूर्वमेघः प्राकृतिकसौन्दर्यस्य सुन्दरं निदर्शनम् उत्तरमेघश्च सुकुमारभावानां विमलमुदाहरणम् । समीक्ष्यताम् ।
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
What is the year of this question paper?
This question paper is from the 2016 examination.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for Sanskrit Paper II (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 Sanskrit Paper II (Literature) is 250.
What is the time allowed to complete this paper?
The time allowed is Three Hours.