UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Gujarati Literature Paper I PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Gujarati & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Exam |
| Year | 2023 |
| 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 document contains the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023 Gujarati Literature Paper I. The exam, conducted by UPSC, tests candidates' in-depth knowledge of Gujarati literature and language. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The exam is held over three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for proficiency in Gujarati literature within the Civil Services examination framework.
Major Topics Covered
- Gujarati Language Origin
- Charotri Dialect
- Jain Literature
- Ram Katha Tradition
- Sitaraam Chopai
- Narsinh Mehta's Poetry
- Advaitanubhuti
- Gujarati Ghazal
- Balshankar Kantharia
- Akha's Poetry
- Nirgun Bhava
- Reformist Era Prose Writers
- Gujarati Drama
- Manilal Nabubhai
- Phonetic System of Gujarati Language
- Zaverchand Meghani's Literary Contribution
- Gulabdas Broker's Storytelling Art
- Chinu Modi's Dramatic Experiments
- Gandhiyugin Emotions in Novels
- Ramanlal V. Desai's Novels
- Priyakant Maniar
- Nalin Raval
- Aesthetics in Poetry
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for 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
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023 - Gujarati Literature Paper II
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023 - General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023 - General Studies Paper II
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Gujarati Literature Paper I Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC Gujarati Literature Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022
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. \mathcal{I}
Questions (page 2)
Q2. અખાની કાવ્યસૃષ્ટિમાં નિર્ગુણ ભાવનો ઉદ્દઘોષ કેવી રીતે થયો છે તે વિશે સાધાર ચર્ચા 20 સુધારકયુગના ગદ્યલેખકોમાંથી કોઈપણ બે ગદ્યલેખકો વિશે પરિચયાત્મક નોંધ લખો. (b) 20 ગુજરાતી નાટ્યક્ષેત્રે મણિલાલ નભુભાઈના પ્રદાનને મૂલવો. (c) 10 સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તરો આપો:
Q3. ગુજરાતી ભાષાની ધ્વનિવ્યવસ્થા અને તેના લાક્ષણિકતાઓની સદષ્ટાંત ચર્ચા કરો. (a) 20 ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણીના સાહિત્યિક પ્રદાનની સાધાર ચર્ચા કરો. (b) 20 ગુલાબદાસ બ્રોકરની વાર્તાકળાનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરો. (c) 10 સમીક્ષાત્મક ઉત્તરો આપો:
Q4. ચિનુ મોદીના નાટ્યપ્રયોગો વિશે સમીક્ષાત્મક નોંધ લખો. (a) 20 ગાંધીયુગીન ભાવનાઓનો પડધો રમણલાલ વ. દેસાઈની નવલકથાઓમાં કેવી રીતે (b) ઝીલાયો છે તે દર્શાવો. 20 પ્રિયકાન્ત મણિયાર અને નલિન રાવળની કાવ્યસૃષ્ટિમાં આલેખાયેલી સૌંદર્યલક્ષિતાનો (c) આલેખ આપો. 10 SKYC-U-GJT 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023.
Which paper is this?
This is Gujarati Literature Paper - I.
Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Exam.
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 this paper is Three Hours.
How many questions are there in Gujarati Literature Paper I?
There are eight questions divided into two sections.