UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 Gujarati Literature Paper I PDF
- Year 2020
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Gujarati & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2020 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | Gujarati Literature Paper - I |
| Subject | Gujarati Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the official question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, specifically for Gujarati Literature Paper I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows a time limit of three hours. It is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Gujarati Literature as their optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam, providing insights into the expected question patterns and depth of knowledge required.
Major Topics Covered
- Gujarati Literature
- Linguistics
- Literary Criticism
- Indian Literature
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
- Gujarati Literature Paper II
- Other Optional Subject Papers for UPSC Mains
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 Gujarati Literature Paper I Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- Gujarati Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- Civil Services (Main) Examination
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
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, 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 GUJARATI (Gujarati 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)
Q2. આનંદધન અને યશોવિજયના સાહિત્યિક મૂલ્યો જણાવો. (a) 20 ચુનીલાલ મડિયાની વાર્તાસૃષ્ટિનું વૈવિધ્ય. (b) 20 'દર્શક' નાં નાટકોનો પરિચય કરાવો. (c) 10 સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તરો આપો.
Q3. રમેશ પારેખ અને વિનોદ જોશીની કવિ તરીકેની વિશેષતાઓ. (a) 20 ભારતીય આર્યની પ્રાચીન અને મધ્ય ભૂમિકા સમજાવો. (b) 20 ‘મદનમોહના’ની કથાસૃષ્ટિ. (c) 10 સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તરો આપો.
Q4. ગુજરાતી ભાષાનાં તત્સમ્, તદ્દભવ, દશ્ય, ફારસી, પોર્ટુગિઝ, અંગ્રેજી, હિન્દી, મરાઠી, (a) કન્નડ અને બંગાળી એમ દશ પ્રકારના શબ્દભંડોળનો ક્રમ પ્રમાણે ઉદાહરણ સહિત પરિચય કરાવો. 20 નરસિંહના પદો અને અખાના છપ્પાની સમીક્ષા કરો. (b) 20 મણિલાલ નભુભાઈ દ્વિવેદીના આત્મવૃત્તાંતનો પરિચય. (c) URC-U-GJT 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
What year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the 2020 examination.
Which paper is this?
This is Gujarati Literature Paper I.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the maximum marks for Gujarati Literature Paper I?
The maximum marks for Gujarati Literature Paper I is 250.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for Gujarati Literature Paper I is three hours.