UPSC Civil Services Telugu Literature Paper I 2025 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Languages Telugu & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Telugu Literature Paper - I
Subject Telugu Literature
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Telugu 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. The paper assesses candidates' in-depth knowledge of Telugu literature, language history, evolution, dialects, and literary criticism. Answers are to be written in Telugu script, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants opting for Telugu Literature as their optional subject.

Major Topics Covered

  • Telugu Language Evolution
  • Etymology of Telugu words
  • Dialects of Telugu
  • Idioms and Proverbs
  • Technical Terminology
  • Modernization of Telugu Language
  • Influence of Sanskrit on Telugu
  • Passive Voice in Telugu
  • Phonetic Changes in Telugu
  • Evolution of Colloquial Telugu
  • Comparison with Classical Literary Language
  • Role of Media in Language Modernization
  • Dravidian Language Family
  • Translation Methods
  • Language Movements

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) Examination Telugu Literature Paper - II 2025
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination General Studies Paper I 2025
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Telugu Literature Paper - I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination Telugu Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination Optional Subjects Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Optional Subject Exam Pattern

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 TELUGU (Telugu 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. (x)నుగాధానం 150 పదాలకు మించరాదు): 10×5 = 50 ఆంధ్రము, తెలుగు, తెనుగు పదవ్యుత్పత్తులలోని హేతుబద్ధతను చర్చించండి. (a) 10 రాయలసీమ మాండలికపు ప్రత్యేకతను గురించి రాయండి. (b) జాతీయాలు, పలుకుబళ్లు, నుడికారాలు అనువదించటంలో ఎదురయ్యే (c) సమస్యలు తెలుపండి. 10 పారిభాషిక పదకల్పనలో ఎదురయ్యే సమస్యలను గురించి రాయండి. (e) లెలుగు భాష ఆధునీకరణలో T.V. ల పాత్రను వివరించండి. 10 అన్ని ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి :

Q2. తెలుగు భాషపై సంస్కృత భాషా ప్రభావాన్ని విశ్లేషించండి. (a) వాక్యంలో ఉండవలసిన ప్రధానాంగాలేమిటో పేర్కోని, కర్మణి వాక్యాలు తెలుగు (b) భాషకు సహజమోకాదో చర్చించండి. 20 ఉత్తరాంధ్ర మాండలికాన్ని చర్చించండి. (c) 10 అన్ని ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి :

Q3. తెలుగు భాషలోని ధ్వని పరిణామ రీతుల్ని వివరించండి. (a) 20 తెలుగు వ్యావహారిక భాషా పరిణామాన్ని ప్రాచిన సాహిత్య భాషలో పోల్చి (b) నిరూపించండి. 20 తెలుగు భాష ఆధునికరణలో ప్రింట్, ఎలక్ట్రానిక్ మీడియా పాత్ర. (c) అన్ని ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయండి :

Q4. ‘తెలుగు భాష మధ్యద్రావిడ భాషాకుటుంబానికి చెందినది’ — నిరూపించండి. (a) 20 అనువాద పద్ధతులను గురించి రాయండి. (b) 20 తెలుగు భాష ఆధునీకరణలో భాషా ఉద్యమాల పాత్రను తెలుపండి. (c) 10 2 SLPM-U-TLG

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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 subject of this paper?

The subject is Telugu Literature, Paper - I.

What is the year of this question paper?

The question paper is from the year 2025.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

How many questions are there in Telugu Literature Paper - I?

There are eight questions divided into two sections.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate must attempt five questions in all.

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