CS Main 2021 Maithili Paper-I Literature Question Paper PDF

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

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam, 2021
Year 2021
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Maithili Paper-I (Literature)
Subject Maithili Literature
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for Maithili Paper-I (Literature) from the CS (Main) Examination, 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of Maithili literature. It has a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are number 1 and 5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The total marks for the paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. Answers must be written in Maithili, adhering to specified word limits where applicable. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify in the Civil Services Main Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Maithili Language
  • Maithili Literature
  • Linguistics
  • History of Maithili Language
  • Maithili Grammar
  • Maithili Scripts
  • Indian Linguistics
  • Literary Criticism
  • Indian Literature

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (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

  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Maithili Paper-II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Maithili Paper-I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 General Studies Paper-I
  • CS Main 2021 Maithili Paper-I Answer Key
  • CS Main Exam Syllabus
  • Maithili Literature Syllabus
  • CS Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • प्रश्न-पत्र–I (साहित्य) समय : तीन घंटा पूर्णाङ्कः 250 प्रश्न-पत्र विषयक विशेष निर्देश प्रश्नक उत्तर लिखबाक पूर्व कृपया निम्नलिखित निर्देशकेँ सावधानीपूर्वक पढ़ि लियऽ एतय दूखण्ड (Section)मे विभक्त कुल आठ प्रश्न अछि।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 तथा प्रश्न संख्या 5 अनिवार्य अछि।
  • शेष प्रश्नमेसँ तीन प्रश्नक उत्तर लिखू, जाहिमे प्रत्येक खण्ड (Section)सँ कम-सँ-कम एक प्रश्नक चयन आवश्यक अछि।
  • प्रश्न/खण्डक निर्धारित अंक ओकरा समक्ष निर्दिष्ट कयल गेल अछि।
  • जतय निर्दिष्ट हो, शब्द-सीमाक अनुपालन अपेक्षित अछि।
  • उत्तरित प्रश्नक गणना क्रमानुसार कयल जायत।
  • यदि काटल नहि गेल हो, तँ अंशतः लिखित उत्तरोकैँ गणना कयल जायत।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिकाक कोनो रिक्त पृष्ठ अथवा कोनो पृष्ठक रिक्त भागकेँ अवश्य काटि दी। MAITHILI PAPER-I (LITERATURE)

  • 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)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित विषय पर टिप्पणी लिखू (लगभग 150 शब्द तक) : 10× 5 = 50 मैथिलीमे क्रियाक विशेषता

(a) ‘फॉरमेशन ऑफ मैथिली लैंग्वेज’क विषयवस्तुसँ परिचय

(b) मैथिली एवं उड़ियाक पारस्परिक उद्गम स्रोत

(c) भाषाक विकासक अभ्यन्तर वर्गमे 'प्रयत्न लाघव'क प्रकृति

(d) मैथिली व्याकरणक विकासक दिशामे पं० गोविन्द झा

(e) तिरहुता लिपिक उद्भव एवं विकास पर टिप्पणी लिखू। 2.

(a) ग्रिअर्सन मैथिलीक औपभाषिक विभाजन कएने छथि-परिचय कराउ।

(b) मैथिली सर्वनामक व्यापकता ओ वैशिष्ट्यक उल्लेख करू।

(c) मैथिली भाषाक विकासमे संस्कृत एवं प्राकृतक महत्त्वक मूल्यांकन करू। 20 3.

(a) मैथिली भाषाकैँ कालक्रमानुसार विभाजित करू।

(b) मध्यकालीन आर्यभाषाक विशेषताक विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण करू।

(c) भारतीय आर्यभाषाक विकास-क्रमसँ परिचय कराउ। 4.

(a) भाषाक परिवर्त्तनशीलताक कारण पर विचार करू।

(b) भारोपीय भाषा-परिवारक परिचय दिअ।

Section B

Q5. निम्नलिखित विषय पर टिप्पणी लिखू (लगभग 150 शब्द तक): 10× 5 = 50 मैथिलीमे सिद्धसाहित्य एवं डाकघाघ वचनावली

(a) वर्त्तमानमे मैथिलीक प्रकाशित पत्र-पत्रिका

(b) अनुवाद साहित्यमे चन्दा झाक योगदान

(c) ‘कीर्तिलता’क ऐतिहासिक महत्त्व

(d) शंकरदेव ओ हुनक ‘अंकियानाट’

(e) HXS-U-MTLI/17 \boldsymbol2

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Frequently asked questions

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

This paper is for the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this?

This is Maithili Paper-I (Literature).

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

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

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

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

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are a total of eight questions in the paper.

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