CS (Main) Exam 2020 Kannada Literature Paper II Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2020
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Literature Paper II
Subject Kannada Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This document contains the CS (Main) Exam, 2020 question paper for Kannada Literature Paper II, conducted by UPSC. The paper is worth a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. Answers must be written in Kannada script. This paper is crucial for aspirants specializing in Kannada Literature for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Kannada Poetry
  • Kannada Prose
  • Literary Analysis
  • Kannada Script

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (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

  • CS (Main) Exam, 2020 Kannada Literature Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2020 General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam, 2020 Kannada Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • Kannada Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
  • CS (Main) Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains 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 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. \mathcal{I}

Questions (page 2)

Q1. ಬರೆಯಿರಿ. (ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದೂ 150 ಪದಗಳ ಉತ್ತರ ಮಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ) 10×5 = 50 ಒಡಲೆರಡೊಂದೆ ಜೀವಮಿವರ್ಗೆಂಬುದನೆಂಬುದು ಲೋಕಮೀಗಳಾ (a) ನುಡಿ ಪುಸಿಮಾಯ್ತು ನಿನ್ನಸು ಕಿರೀಟಿಯ ಶಾತಶರಂಗಳಿಂದೆ ಪೋ ಫೊಡಮೆನಗಿನ್ನು ಮೀಯೊಡ ಲೊಳಿರ್ದುದು ನಾಣಿಲಿಜೀವಮೆಂದೊಡಾ ವೆಡೆಯೊಳೆ ನಿನ್ನೊಳೆನ್ನ ಕಡುಗೂರ್ಮೆಯುಮಲ್ಲುಲುಮಂಗವಲ್ಲಭಾ ॥ 10 ನಡೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಮೂಲಪತ್ರವನೆನಗೆ ತೋರೆನುತೆ (b) ಇರೆ ತೋರ್ಪೆನೆನ್ನೊಡನೆ ಬಾರಾ ಮಗನೆಯೆಂದು ಹರನಲ್ಲಿ ವೃದ್ಧನಂತೊಪ್ಪಿ ನಡೆಗೊಳಲಂದು ನಡೆತಂದನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲ್ನಡೆಯೊಳಗೆ ಸೌಂದರಂ ॥ 10 ಎಲೆ ಧನಂಜಯ ನೀನು ಹಿಮಕರ (c) ಕುಲದ ಸುಕುಮಾರಕನು ಲೋಕದ ಕುಲ ವಿಹೀನನು ಕರ್ಣನಿವ ನಿನಗೆಂತು ಸರಿಯಹನು। ತಲೆಯಮಾರಿ ಶರೀರವನು ಸಲೆ ಸಲಹಲೋಸುಗ ಕೌರವನ ತಂ ಬುಲಕೆ ಕಯ್ಯಾಂತವನು ಬಂಧುವೆ ಪಾರ್ಥ ಹೇಳೆಂದ II 10 ಜಲವೆ ಸಕಲಕುಲಕ್ಕೆ ತಾಯಲ್ಲವೆ (d) ಜಲದ ಕುಲವನೇನಾದರು ಬಲ್ಲಿರ ಜಲದ ಬೊಬ್ಬುಳಯಂತೆ ಸ್ಥಿರವಲ್ಲವೀ ದೇಹ ನೆಲೆಯನರಿತು ನೀ ನೆನೆಕಂಡ್ಯ ಮನುಜ II 10 ಹಾಲ ನೇಮ, ಹಾಲಕೆನೆಯ ನೇಮ, (e) ಕೆನೆ ತಪ್ಪಿದ ಬಳಿಕ ಕಿಚ್ಚಡಿಯ ನೇಮ, ಬೆಣ್ಣೆಯ ನೇಮ, ಬೆಲ್ಲದ ನೇಮ। ಅಂಬಲಿಯ ನೇಮದವರನಾರನೂ ಕಾಣೆ. ಕೂಡಲಸಂಗನ ಶರಣರಲ್ಲಿ – ಅಂಬಲಿಯ ನೇಮದಾತ ಮಾದರ ಚೆನ್ನಯ್ಯ II 10 URC-B-KND 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2020.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Kannada Literature Paper II.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Kannada Literature Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

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

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