UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper-II PDF

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  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & Devanagari

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services Main Exam
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sanskrit Literature Paper-II
Subject Sanskrit Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Sanskrit Literature Paper-II of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2023. The paper is divided into two sections and contains a total of eight questions, out of which candidates must attempt five. Compulsory questions are specified, and a minimum number of questions must be answered from each section. The paper assesses knowledge in Sanskrit Literature with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. Answers are to be provided in Sanskrit (Devanagari script) or the language authorized in the admission certificate, with specific questions requiring answers solely in Sanskrit. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Sanskrit Literature as their optional subject.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Indian Epics
  • Classical Sanskrit Poetry
  • Sanskrit Drama
  • Vedic Literature
  • Kautilya's Arthashastra
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Panchatantra
  • Rajatarangini
  • Gita Govinda

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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper-I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Other Optional Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sanskrit Literature Paper-II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • UPSC Sanskrit Literature Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Optional Subject Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • परीक्षार्थिभिः पश्चैव प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
  • अवशिष्टेषु प्रश्नेषु त्रय: प्रश्नाः समाधेयाः।
  • प्रतिखण्डम् एक: प्रश्नः अवश्यं ग्रहणीयः।
  • प्रश्नानां तद्भागानां वा मूल्याङ्काः प्रश्नस्थले एव निर्दिष्टाः।
  • चतुर्थ-पञ्चम-षष्ठप्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषायां देवनागरीलिप्या समाधेयाः।
  • अवशिष्टप्रश्नानामुत्तरं संस्कृतभाषायां देवनागरीलिप्या अथवा परीक्षाप्रवेश-प्रमाणपत्रे स्वीकृतया कयाचिद्भाषया प्रदेयम् ।
  • प्रश्नोत्तरार्थं निर्दिष्टा पदानां संख्या परिपालनीया।
  • यदि प्रश्नोत्तरपुस्तिकायां कोपि पृष्ठः अंशो वा रिक्तः (अलिखितः) स्यात्तर्हि तत्र स्पष्टरूपेण व्यत्यासचिह्नं (×) विधेयम्।
  • प्रश्नक्रमानुसारमेव क्रमेण प्रश्नोत्तराणि प्रदेयानि ।
  • न चेत् अंशतः प्रदत्तं प्रश्नोत्तरमपि संपूर्णप्रश्नोत्तरवत् परिगणितं भवेत् ।

  • 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, 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.
  • Question Nos. 4, 5 and 6 must be answered in SANSKRIT and the remaining questions must be answered either in SANSKRIT or in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate.
  • Answer written in SANSKRIT must be in Devanagari script.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां विवेचनं सोदाहरणं प्रत्येकं सार्धशतशब्दैः (150) विधीयताम्- 10× 5 = 50 ''प्रकृतिमधुरा भारविगिरः'' इति वचसः आशयः सोदाहरणं विव्रियताम्।

(b) ''मेघे माघे गतं वयः'' इति कथनं सप्रमाणं निरूप्यताम्। "बाणोच्छिष्टं जगत् सर्वम्" इति वचनं सोदाहरणं समीक्ष्यताम्।

(d) बृहत्त्रयां नैषधीयचरितस्य स्थानं महत्त्वश्च प्रतिपाद्यताम्।

(e) दण्डिनः गद्यसौन्दर्यं सोदाहरणं विशदीक्रियताम्। 2. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां युक्तियुक्ता समीक्षा विधेया-

(a) ईशा वास्योपनिषदि 'संभूति', 'असंभूति' इत्येतयोः कः अभिप्रायः, वैशबोन समालोच्यताम्। 15 गीतायां प्रतिपादितानां ज्ञान-कर्म-भक्तियोगानां सोदाहरणं स्वरूपं समीक्ष्यताम्।

(c) साम्प्रतिके प्रशासन-परिचालने कौटिलीयार्थशास्त्रस्य उपादेयत्वं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं प्रतिपादयत। 15 3. अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां समीक्षा विधेया-

(a) “कालिदासस्य सर्वस्वमभिज्ञानशाकुन्तलम्'' इति कथनं सोदाहरणं प्रमाणीक्रियताम्।

(b) मुद्राराक्षसनाटके वर्णितायाः राजनैतिकदशायाः चित्रणं समीक्षणश्च क्रियताम्। 15 ''उत्तररामचरिते भवभूतिर्विशिष्यते'' इति वचनं सप्रमाणं समीक्ष्यताम्।

(c) 4. अधोलिखितानां विवेचनं देवभाषयैव देवनागरीलिप्यामेव च कर्त्तव्यम्-

(a) पं० विष्णुशर्मविरचित-पञ्चतन्त्रस्य वैशिष्ट्यं प्रतिपाद्यताम्।

(b) संस्कृतमहाकाव्येषु कल्हणविरचित-राजतरंगिण्याः वर्ण्यविषयं वैशद्येन प्रतिपाद्यताम्। 15 ‘‘महाकवि जयदेवप्रणीतं गीतगोविन्दं पाठं-पाठं, श्रावं-श्रावं च कोऽपि अनिर्वचनीयः आनन्दः समुदेति’’ इति भावं

(c) सोदाहरणं प्रमाणीक्रियताम्। SKYC-B-SNKT/32 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Sanskrit Literature Paper-II.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

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

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Sanskrit Literature Paper-II is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

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

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