UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Hindi Literature Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Paper I (Literature)
Subject Hindi Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017, Paper I, focusing on Hindi Literature. The paper is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question from each section must be answered. The exam is conducted by UPSC, allowing three hours to complete and carrying a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of Hindi language, its script, medieval and modern literary trends, and its role as an official language.

Major Topics Covered

  • Hindi Literature
  • Devanagari Script
  • Medieval Hindi Poetry
  • Modern Hindi Literature
  • Braj Bhasha
  • Khadi Boli
  • Apabhramsha
  • Official Language Hindi
  • Hindi Journalism
  • Literary Criticism

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 2016 Paper I (Literature)
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Paper I (Literature)
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Paper II (Literature)
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Hindi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Hindi Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC CSE Syllabus Overview

Instructions

  • जिन प्रश्नों के संबंध में अधिकतम शब्द संख्या निर्धारित है, वहाँ इसका अनुपालन किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर की गणना संख्यात्मक क्रम में की जाएगी ।
  • यदि किसी प्रश्न को काटा नहीं गया, तो उस प्रश्न को गिन लिया जाएगा भले ही उसका उत्तर आंशिक तौर पर क्यों न लिखा गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका का कोई भी पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ का भाग, जो खाली छोड़ा गया हो, उसे स्पष्ट रूप से काट दिया जाना चाहिए ।

  • 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 HINDI (Devanagari 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. \mathbf{1}% _{T}

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक पर लगभग 150 शब्दों में टिप्पणियाँ लिखिए :

(a) देवनागरी लिपि की वैज्ञानिकता

(b) मध्यकाल में काव्य-भाषा के रूप में प्रयुक्त ब्रज की विशेषताएँ

(c) उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी में खडी बोली की स्थिति

(d) ख़ुसरो की काव्य-भाषा की मुख्य विशेषताएँ

(e) अपभ्रंश की व्याकरणिक विशेषताएँ

Section A

Q2.

(a) हिन्दी के प्रचार-प्रसार के आन्दोलन में किन्हीं दो प्रमुख संस्थाओं के योगदान पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

(b) पश्चिमी हिन्दी की किन्हीं दो बोलियों का संक्षिप्त परिचय दीजिए।

Section A

Q3.

(a) “हिन्दी में वैज्ञानिक लेखन की स्थिति अभी भी संतोषप्रद नहीं है” — इस कथन का सोदाहरण उत्तर दीजिए ।

(b) दक्खिनी हिन्दी का परिचय दीजिए ।

(c) हिन्दी की तकनीकी शब्दावली के निर्माण में आने वाली बाधाओं का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Section A

Q4.

(a) राजभाषा के रूप में हिन्दी के प्रयोग की वर्तमान स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालिए ।

(b) विश्व हिन्दी-सम्मेलनों की सार्थकता पर अपना मत व्यक्त कीजिए ।

(c) ‘हिन्दस्तानी’ की पृष्ठभूमि का परिचय दीजिए ।

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

This question paper is from the Civil Services Main Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the subject of Paper I?

Paper I of this examination focuses on Hindi Literature.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed to complete this paper is three hours.

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