UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Sanskrit Literature Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Sanskrit & Devanagari script

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2022
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sanskrit Literature Paper - II
Subject Sanskrit Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, specifically for Sanskrit Literature Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of Sanskrit literature. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and allows a duration of three hours for completion. Answers must be in Sanskrit (Devanagari script) or the language authorized in the admission certificate, with specific questions requiring Sanskrit answers. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for top ranks in the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Indian Epics
  • Classical Sanskrit Poetry
  • Dramas
  • Kautilya's Arthashastra
  • Upanishads
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Sanskrit Story Literature
  • Literary Criticism

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) Exam 2022 Sanskrit Literature Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2021 Sanskrit Literature Paper - II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 General Studies Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2022 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Sanskrit Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • UPSC Sanskrit Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रम् / Paper II CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM-2022 साहित्यम् / LITERATURE पूर्णाङ्काः : 250 समयः: होरात्रयम् (घण्टा-त्रयम्) 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, 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.
  • Questions No. 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.
  • Answers 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)

Q1. विधीयताम: 10×5 = 50 “तावद् भा भारवेर्भाति यावन् माघस्य नोदय:”— इति मतस्य याथार्थ्यं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च (a) प्रतिपाद्यताम् । 10 "नैषधं विद्वदौषधम्" - मतमिदं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं च समीक्ष्यताम् । (b) 10 “हृदयवसति: पञ्चवाणस्तु बाण:” — इत्येतन्¤तं सयुक्तिकं सोदाहरणं विशद्यताम् । (c) “क इह रघुकारे न रमते”— इति वचस: आशयो सोदाहरणं विव्रियताम् । (d) "दण्डिन: पदलालित्यम्" — इति मतस्य सार्थक्यं दण्डिविरचितग्रन्थदृष्ट्या निरूप्यताम् । (e) अधोनिर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां सारगर्भितां समीक्षां कुरुत: 15 + 15 + 20 = 50

Q2. गीतायां प्रतिपादितं भक्तियोगं सविस्तरं वर्णयत । (a) कौटिलीयार्थशास्त्रस्य वर्तमानकालिकम् उपयोगित्वम् अस्ति न वेति सयुक्तिकं समीक्ष्यताम् । (b) ईशोपनिषदि प्रतिपादित: ज्ञानकर्मसमन्वयो निरूप्यताम् । (c) अधस्तात् निर्दिष्टानां विषयाणां समीक्षा विधेया: 15 + 15 + 20 = 50

Q3. मृच्छकटिकप्रकरणे वर्णितं समाजचित्रं सविस्तरं सोदाहरणं प्रतिपाद्यताम् । (a) “स्वप्नवासवदत्तस्य दाहकोऽभून्न पावक:” — इत्युक्तिं सयुक्तिकं विशदयत । (b) अभिज्ञानशकुन्तलनाटकस्य चतुर्थाङ्कस्य विशेषत्वम् उपादेयत्वं च सविस्तरं प्रतिपादयत । (c) अधस्तनानां विवेचनं संक्षेपेण संस्कृतभाषयैव देवनागरीलिप्यामेव च कर्तव्यम् : 15 + 15 + 20 = 50 Q4. मेघदूतस्य पूर्वमेघे मेघस्य गमनमार्ग-वर्णनावसरे बाह्यप्रकृत्या: सौन्दर्यजातं यथा चित्रितं तत् (a) सोदाहरणं सविस्तरं प्रकाशयत । 15 "जयदेवप्रणीते गीतगोविन्दे मधुरकोमलकान्तपदावल्या भक्तिरेव साधिता" — इति वचनं (b) सयुक्तिकं समालोचयत । 15 पञ्चतन्त्रस्य परिचयं प्रदाय संस्कृतकथासाहित्य-जगति तस्य अवस्थानम् उपादेयत्वं च वर्णयत । (c) \boldsymbol{Z} CRNA-S-SNKT

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What is the name of the exam for which this paper is conducted?

This paper is for the Civil Services (Main) Exam.

What is the year of this examination?

The year of the examination is 2022.

Which body conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Exam.

What is the subject and paper name?

The subject is Sanskrit Literature, and the paper name is Sanskrit Literature Paper - II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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