UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Tamil Literature Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2022
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Tamil & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2022
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 is the question paper for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022, specifically for Tamil Literature Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allocated a duration of three hours. The paper is divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to attempt five questions in total, with compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one question from each section. Answers must be written in Tamil, adhering to specified word limits. This paper is crucial for candidates specializing in Tamil Literature for the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Tamil Literature
  • Classical Tamil Literature
  • Modern Tamil Literature
  • Literary Criticism
  • Poetry Analysis
  • Prose Analysis
  • Literary History

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 2022 Tamil Literature Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Exam 2021 Tamil Literature Paper II
  • UPSC Other Mains Papers
  • Civil Services Main 2022 Tamil Literature Paper II Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC Tamil Literature Syllabus
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

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 மதுரைக் கணக்காயனார் மகனார் நக்கீரனார் “செல்வத்துப் (a) பயனே ஈதல்” என்று எதனால் வலியுறுத்துகிறார். 10 அரசனுக்கு இருக்க வேண்டிய மாண்புகளைத் (b) திருக்குறள்வழி விளக்குக. 10 இளங்கோவடிகள் வையையைத் தற்குறிப்பேற்றம் (c) அமைய எங்ஙனம் காட்சிப்படுத்துகிறார். (d) இராவணன் பூதலம் என்னும் நங்கைதன்னையே நோக்கிப் புக்கதேன் ? விளக்குக. 10 மழையை ஆண்டாள் எவ்வாறு பாடுகிறார் ? (e) 10 கும்பகருணனின் பண்புநலன்களைப் புலப்படுத்துக. (a) 20 குறுந்தொகையில் இடம்பெறும் வரலாற்றுக் குறிப்புகளை (b) விளக்குக. 15 இறைவனிடம் மாணிக்கவாசகர் வேண்டுவன யாவை ? (c) விளக்குக.

Q3. காதலால் கடவுளை அடையலாம் என்று காட்டியவர் (a) ஆண்டாள் என்னும் கருத்தினை ஆராய்க. 20 இளங்கோவடிகள் காட்சிப்படுத்தும் மதுரை நகரின் (b) அமைப்பு குறித்து எழுதுக. 15 சோழன் நல்லுருத்திரன் இயற்றிய புறநானூற்றுப் (c) பாடலின் திணை, துறைகளை விளக்கி அப்பாடலின் சிறப்பை மதிப்பிடுக. 15 √(2) CRNA-S-TML

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2022.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is Tamil Literature, specifically Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

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