UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 English Literature Paper I PDF
- Year 2022
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English Literature Paper - I |
| Subject | English Literature |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the question paper for the English Literature Paper I of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, conducted by UPSC. The exam allows three hours to complete and has a maximum of 250 marks. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to attempt five questions in total. Compulsory questions are 1 and 5, and at least one from each section must be chosen from the remaining. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in English Literature for the prestigious Civil Services.
Major Topics Covered
- Renaissance values
- Elizabethan theatre
- Victorian age
- Romantic movement
- English novel
- Metaphysical Poetry
- Colonialism
- The Tempest
- Paradise Lost
- The Rape of the Lock
- John Donne
- King Lear
- Wordsworth
- A Doll's House
- In Memorium
- Milton's Satan
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
- English Literature Paper - II
- General Studies Paper - I
- General Studies Paper - II
- General Studies Paper - III
- General Studies Paper - IV
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 English Literature Paper I Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- English Literature Optional Syllabus
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, 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.
- 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)
Q2. Critically analyse the discourse of colonialism in The Tempest.
Q3. John Donne reinvented love by rescuing it from its social and feudal moorings, 3(a) to place it in the realms of the private and the modern. Discuss. 15 What is the role of hamartia in the tragedy of King Lear?
Q4. 20 Attempt a gendered critique of A Doll's House.
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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 2022.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.
What is the subject of this paper?
This paper is for English Literature, specifically Paper I.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.