What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions.

How many questions must a candidate attempt?

A candidate must attempt five questions in all.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in Tamil.

What is the exam stage for this paper?

This paper is for the Main stage of the Civil Services Examination.

Civil Services Main 2023 Tamil Literature Paper II Question Paper PDF

Name: Civil Services Main 2023 Tamil Literature Paper II Question Paper PDF
Creator: UPSC
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Year 2023
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 8
Maximum Marks 250
Duration Three Hours
Languages Tamil & English

Exam Details

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

This document contains the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023, specifically for Tamil Literature Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Tamil literature. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions, requiring candidates to answer five. Compulsory questions are specified, and candidates must choose a minimum number from each section. The questions are to be answered in Tamil, adhering to word limits where specified. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for success in the Civil Services examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected knowledge and answering format.

Major Topics Covered

Tamil Literature
Classical Tamil Literature
Sangam Literature
Bhakti Literature
Epic Literature
Poetry Analysis
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

Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Tamil Literature Paper I
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper I
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper II
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper III
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper IV
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Tamil Literature Paper II Answer Key
Civil Services (Main) Examination Tamil Literature Syllabus
Civil Services (Main) Examination General Studies Syllabus

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.
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. விடை தருக: 10×5 = 50 பற்றி இலவந்திகைப் பள்ளித் துஞ்சிய நன்மாறனைப் (a) வண்ணக்கன் பேரி சாத்தனார் கூறுவன யாவை ? 10 காலம் அறிந்து செயலாற்றுமாறு வள்ளுவர் ஏன் (b) வலியுறுத்து கிறார் ? 10 துன்பமாலையில் கண்ணகியின் அவலம் எவ்வாறு (c) விவரிக்கப்படுகிறது ? 10 கும்பகருணன் வதைப் படலத்தில் பேசப்படும் போர்க் (d) கருவிகள் யாவை ? 10 திருப்பாவையில் எவ்வாறு ஆயர்கள் வாழ்வு (e) எடுத்துரைக்கப்படுகிறது ? 10 பின்வரும் அனைத்து வினாக்களுக்கும் விடை தருக.

Q2. குறுந்தொகையில் பேசப்படும் பரத்தமை ஒழுக்கதினை (a) மதிப்பிடுக. 20\, பாண்டிய மன்னனின் நற்பண்புகளாக இளங்கோவடிகள் (b) கூறுவன வற்றைத் தொகுத்துரைக்க. 15 மாணிக்கவாசகர் தன் புலன் இன்பங்களைக் குற்றமாகக் (c) கருதுவதற்கான காரணங்களை ஆய்ந்துரைக்க. 15 பின்வரும் அனைத்து வினாக்களுக்கும் விடை தருக.

Q3. பரிசில் பெறாத ஆவூர் மூலங்கிழார் தன் உள்ளக் (a) குமுறலை எவ்வாறு புலப்படுத்துகிறார் ? 20 போர்புரிகிறவர்கள் விரிவாக உரையாடிக் (b) கொள்வதற்கான காரணத்தைக் கம்பராமாயணத்தின் வழி விவரிக்க. 15 திருமாலின் உருவத்தை ஆண்டால் வருணிக்கும் திறத்தை (c) விரித்துரைக்க. 15 √(2) SKYC-B-TML

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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 for?

This question paper is for the 2023 examination.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for Tamil Literature, specifically Paper II.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is SKYC-B-TML.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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