UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Sindhi Literature Paper I Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

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

This is the question paper for Paper I (Literature) of the Civil Services Main Examination conducted by UPSC in 2017. The paper is for the Sindhi language in the Devanagari script and has a maximum mark of 250, with a time duration of three hours. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions on the number of questions to be attempted and word limits. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and the types of questions asked in Sindhi Literature.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sindhi Language Origin
  • Vedic Sanskrit
  • Prakrit Languages
  • Apabhramsha
  • Dialects of Sindhi
  • Idioms and Proverbs in Sindhi
  • Sindhi Vocabulary
  • Influence of other languages on Sindhi
  • Sindhi Script
  • Tatsam and Tadbhav words
  • Changes in Sindhi Language

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

  • Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Sindhi Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Sindhi Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Optional Subject Papers
  • Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Sindhi Literature Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
  • Sindhi Literature Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • Optional Subject Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains

Instructions

  • प्रश्न-पत्र I / Paper I (साहित्य) / (LITERATURE) कुल मार्कू : 250 वक्तु : 3 कलाक Maximum Marks: 250

  • 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 from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in SINDHI in 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.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. सिंधी बोली अ जे असुल नसुल बाबति अव्हां खे कहिड़ी जाण आहे ? (a) 10 सिंधु में कोल ऐं सन्थाल किथां आया ? कोलनि जी बोली अ जा सिंधी अ में निशान (b) बुधायो. 10 वेदिक संस्क्रत जी जाण डुंदि ठेठु संस्क्रत जो सिंधु ते असरु बुधायो. (c) 10 ‘प्राक्रत’ जी लफ़ज़ी माना बुधाईंदे सिंधु जी प्राक्रत जो ज़िक्रु कर्यो. (d) 10 सिकंदर-ए-आज़म जी सिंधु ते काह बाबति अव्हीं छा जुणो था ? (e) 10 हेठियनि सूवालनि जा जवाब लगभग 200 लफ़्ज़नि में लिखो :

Q2. 20 + 15 + 15 = 50 प्राक्रत बोल्युनि जा क़िस्म बुधायो. (a) 20 वराचड अपभ्रंष जी जाण डींदे उन जूं मुख्यु ख़ासियतूं बुधायो. (b) 15 ‘उपभाषा’ जी वस्फ़ बुधाईंदे सिंधी अ जे किहिड़युनि बि बिनि उपभाषाउनि जो बयानु कर्यो. (c) 15 हेठियनि सुवालनि जा जवाब अटिकल 200 लफ़्ज़नि में लिखो :

Q3. 20 + 15 + 15 = 50 मिसाल डेई बुधायो त इस्तलाह, पहाका ऐं मुहावरा बोलीअ जी सूह कीअं आहिन ? (a) 20 ग्रामर मूजिब सिंधी अ जे गुल्हाइण जा लफ़्ज़ बुधायो. (b) 15 सिंधी अ जे शब्द भंडार ते बियनि बोल्युनि जा असर बयानु कर्यो. (c) 15 हेठियनि विषयनि ते लगुभग 200 लफ़्ज़नि में नोटु लिखो :

Q4. 20 + 15 + 15 = 50 सिंधी बोली अ जी लिखावट जा नमूना (a) 20 तत्समु ऐं तदभवु लफ़िज़ (b) 15 बोली अ में ईंदड़ तब्दील जा कारण (c) 15\, STH-P-SNDD\overline{2}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Sindhi Literature, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum mark for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the allowed time duration for this paper?

The allowed time duration is three hours.

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