Civil Services Main 2021 Kannada Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Kannada & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Kannada Paper I (Literature)
Subject Kannada 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, 2021, specifically for Kannada Paper I (Literature). Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It is divided into two sections with a total of eight questions, out of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions from each section. This paper is crucial for candidates opting for Kannada as their literature subject in the UPSC Mains exam, providing insights into the expected topics and question format.

Major Topics Covered

  • Kannada Literature
  • Dravidian Languages
  • Pampa
  • Vachana Sahitya
  • Kanakadasa
  • Kannada Navodaya Kavya
  • Kannada Bhasha
  • Naga Chandra
  • Pampa Ramayana
  • Harihara
  • Ragale
  • Navya Kavya
  • Pragathisheela Sahitya
  • Janna
  • Yashodhara Charite
  • Ananthanatha Purana
  • Raghavaanka
  • Harishchandra Kavya

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, 2021 - Kannada Paper II (Literature)
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 Kannada Paper I Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Kannada Literature Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Exam Optional Subjects
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Calendar

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.
  • Answers must be written in KANNADA (Kannada script).
  • 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. 150 ಪದಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೀರದಂತೆ ಇರಬೇಕು. ಪ್ರತಿ ಉಪಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗೆ 10 ಅಂಕಗಳು. 10 × 5 = 50 ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ಸ್ವರೂಪ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು (a) 10 ಪಂಪನ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಭಾವ (b) 10 ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಜೀವನಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳು (c) 10 ಕನಕದಾಸರ ಕೀರ್ತನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ನೀತಿ (d) 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ನವೋದಯ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯತೆ (e) 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನತೆಯ ವಿವಿಧ ಆಕರಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. (a) 15 ನಾಗಚಂದ್ರನ ಪಂಪರಾಮಾಯಣದ ರಾವಣ ದುರಂತನಾಯಕನೆ ಹೇಗೆ ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿರಿ. (b) 15 ಹರಿಹರನ ರಗಳೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂಡಾಯದ ಧ್ವನಿಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ನವ್ಯಕಾವ್ಯದ ಪರಂಪರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಯೋಗದ ವಿಧಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು (d) ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. 10 ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯ ವಿವಿಧ ಅವಸ್ಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ (a) ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. 15 ಜನ್ನನ ಯಶೋಧರಚರಿತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅನಂತನಾಥ ಪುರಾಣಗಳನ್ನು ತೌಲನಿಕವಾಗಿ (b) ಸಮೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿರಿ. 15 ರಾಘವಾಂಕನ ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರಕಾವ್ಯದ ಚಂದ್ರಮತಿ ಪ್ರಲಾಪ ಪ್ರಸಂಗವನ್ನು ವಿವೇಚಿಸಿರಿ. (c) 10 ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ತಾತ್ತಿಕ ನೆಲೆಗಳು ಕಥೆಕಾದಂಬರಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರಕಟವಾಗಿವೆ ? (d) ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ. 10 HXS-U-KND \overline{\mathbf{c}}

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for Kannada Paper I (Literature).

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Kannada Paper I (Literature)?

The maximum marks for Kannada Paper I (Literature) is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Kannada Paper I (Literature)?

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

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