UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Kannada Literature Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 5
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Kannada

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper - I
Subject Kannada Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 5
Question Type Mixed

This is the Kannada Literature Paper - I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2025. The paper consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to attempt five questions in total. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and from the remaining, three must be attempted, with at least one from each section. Answers are to be written in Kannada script, and word limits must be adhered to. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Kannada Literature for the UPSC Mains exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Kannada Language
  • Vachana Sahitya
  • Kanakadasa
  • Pragathisheela Sahitya
  • Pampa Bharata
  • Navodaya Kavya
  • Dasa Sahitya
  • Dalit Sahitya
  • Bandaya Sahitya
  • Kumara Vyasa

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Kannada Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Kannada Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Kannada Literature 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 ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in KANNADA (Kannada 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. 150 ಪದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೀರದಂತೆ ಇರಬೇಕು. 10 × 5 = 50 ಭಾಷೆ ಎಂದರೇನು ? (a) 10 ಇರತೇಶ ವೈಭವ ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಕುಸುಮಾಂಜಲಿಯ ಪಾತ್ರ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ (b) 10 ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಯಕ ತತ್ತ್ವದ ಮಹತ್ವ (c) 10 ಕನಕದಾಸರ ಕೀರ್ತನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗುವ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ. (d) 10 ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೋಷಣೆಯ ಚಿತ್ರಣ (e) 10 ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೂ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಿ :

Q2. ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಗುಣಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳ ಸಹಿತ ವಿವರಿಸಿ. (a) 20 ‘ಪಂಪಭಾರತ’ ದಲ್ಲಿ ದ್ರೌಪದಿಯ ಮಾನಭಂಗದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಕೆ ತೋರುವ (b) ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧದ ಅಂಶಗಳನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ. 20 ಕನ್ನಡ ನವೋದಯ ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿ. (c) 10 ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೂ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಿ :

Q3. ಚಾರಿತ್ರಿಕ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಅರ್ಥ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯನ್ನು (a) ಧ್ವನ್ಯಾತ್ಮಕ ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ. 20 ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಥನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಸಿಸಿ. (b) 20 ಮಧ್ಯಕಾಲೀನ ಭಾರತ ಭಕ್ತಿಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ (c) ಸ್ವರೂಪವನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿ. 10 ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳಿಗೂ ಉತ್ತರಿಸಿ :

Q4. ಎಂಬ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ‘ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ರೂಪಕ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ’ (a) ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿನ ರೂಪಕಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸೃಷ್ಟೀಕರಿಸಿ. 20 ದಲಿತ ಹಾಗೂ ಬಂಡಾಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ವಸ್ತು ಮತ್ತು ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ. 20 ‘ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ ಕಾವ್ಯ’ ದಲ್ಲಿ ಸತ್ಯ ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರ ‘ನುಡಿದಂತೆ ನಡೆದುಕೊಂಡ’ ರೀತಿಯನ್ನು (c) ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿ. 10 SLPM-U-KND \overline{2}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2025.

Which paper is this?

This is Kannada Literature Paper - I.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the exam stage for this paper?

This paper is for the Main examination stage.

How many questions are there in total?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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