UPSC Bengali Literature Paper II 2020 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages Bengali & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Bengali Literature Paper - II
Subject Bengali Literature
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Bengali Literature Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2020. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within 3 hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are Q1 and Q5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper assesses candidates' understanding and analytical skills in Bengali literature, with answers to be written in Bengali script. This question paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam, offering a clear view of the examination's scope and depth.

Major Topics Covered

  • Bengali Literature
  • Chandi Mangal Kavya
  • Chaitanyacharitamrita
  • Purbarag
  • Anurag
  • Poetry Analysis
  • Literary Criticism

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 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 Exam 2020 Bengali Literature Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 Bengali Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Bengali Literature Syllabus

Instructions

  • URC-B-BNG CS (Main) Exam, 2020 বাংলা / BENGALI প্ৰশ্নপত্ৰ II / Paper II ( সাহিত্য) / (LITERATURE) পূর্ণাঙ্ক : 250 সময়: 3 ঘণ্টা Maximum Marks: 250

  • 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, 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 BENGALI (Bengali 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. জন্য শব্দসংখ্যার ঊর্ধসীমা 150): 10×5 = 50 "এ সখি হামারি দুখের নাহি ওর । (a) এ ভরা বাদর মাহ ভাদর শূন্য মন্দির মোর।" 10 "প্রাণের দোসর ভাই গেল পরলোক। (b) উদরের জ্বালা আর সোদরের শোক ।। হাতে পদে দড়ি দিয়া বান্ধে দুই তোক। গড়াগড়ি দিয়া কান্দে রায়বার কোক ।।" 10 “কৃষ্ণের অনন্তশক্তি, তাতে তিন প্রধান । (c) চিচ্ছজি, মায়াশক্তি, জীবশক্তি নাম ।।" 10 “কি সুন্দর মালা আজি পরিয়াছ গলে, (d) প্রচেতঃ! হা খিক্ ওহে জলদলপতি! এই কি সাজে তোমারে, অলঙ্ঘ্য, অজেয় তুমি ? হায়, এই কিহে তোমার ভূষণ,” 10 “আমাদের দুটো জীবন আছে — একটা মনুষ্যলোকে, আর একটা ভাবলোকে । (e) সেই ভাবলোকের জীবনবৃত্তান্তের অনেকগুলি পৃষ্ঠা আমি পদ্মার উপরকার আকাশে লিখে গেছি।" 10 'পূর্বরাগ' বলতে কী বোঝায় ? উদাহরণ সহযোগে পূর্বরাগ ও অনুরাগের (a) তুলনামূলক আলোচনা করুন । 20 কবি মুকুন্দ চক্রবর্তীর ‘চণ্ডীমঙ্গল কাব্য’-এর ‘নারীগণের পতিনিন্দা’, ‘পশুগণের (b) ক্রন্দন’ও ‘ফুল্লরার বারমাস্যা’ অংশের সমাজ-বাস্তবতার স্বরূপ নির্ণয় করুন । 15 'চৈতন্যচরিতামৃত' গ্রন্থের পঠিত অংশ অবলম্বনে 'জ্ঞানমিশ্রাভক্তি'-র স্বরূপ (c) আলোচনা করো । 15 URC-B-BNG 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Bengali Literature Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Bengali Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is 3 Hours.

In which year was this exam conducted?

This exam was conducted in 2020.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

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

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