Q0. Explain any two of the following with examples:
(i) Couplet
(ii) The Ottava Rima
(iii) Free Verse
JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 English Paper II Question Paper PDF
- Year 2023
- Conducted By JPSC
- Questions 6
- Maximum Marks 150
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2023 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | JPSC |
| Paper | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PAPER - II |
| Subject | English Language and Literature |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Number of Questions | 6 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the question paper for the JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023, specifically Paper II focusing on English Language and Literature. The exam, conducted by JPSC, allows 3 hours to answer six compulsory questions, with specific requirements for choosing from different parts. It carries a maximum of 150 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles, providing a direct look at the types of questions and the depth of knowledge expected in English language and literature for the CCSME 2023 examination.
Major Topics Covered
- Indo-European Languages
- Teutonic Language
- Old English Vocabulary
- Great Consonant Shift
- Great Vowel Shift
- Linguistics
- Metre
- Rhyme Scheme
- Miltonic Sonnet
- Couplet
- Ottava Rima
- Free Verse
- Upanishads
- Indo-Aryan Thought
- Vedic Gods
- Aryan Civilization
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2023 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
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 Paper I
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 General Studies Paper
- Previous Year JPSC Administrative Exams Papers
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2023 English Paper II Answer Key
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
- English Language and Literature Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- Exam Pattern for Administrative Services Exams
Instructions
- Answer any five of the following questions : Write a note on the characteristics of Indo-European family of languages.
Questions (page 2)
Q3.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The Upanishads, dating from about 800 BC, take us a step further in the development of Indo-Aryan thought, and it is a big step. The Aryans have long been settled down and a stable, prosperous civilization has grown up, a mixture of the old and the new, dominated by Aryan thought and ideals, but with a background of more primitive forms of worship. The Vedas are referred to with respect, but also in a spirit of gentle irony. The Vedic Gods no longer satisfy and the ritual of the priests is made fun of. But there is no attempt to break with the past; the past is taken as a starting point for further progress.
The Upanishads are instinct with a spirit of inquiry, of mental adventure, of passion for finding out the truth about things. The search for this truth is, of course, not by the objective methods in the approach. No dogma is allowed to come in the way. There is much that is trivial and without any meaning or relevance for us today. The emphasis is essentially on self-realization, on knowledge of the individual self and the absolute self, both of which are said to be the same in essence. The objective external world is not considered unreal but real in a relative sense, an aspect of the inner reality.
There are many ambiguities in the Upanishads and different interpretations have been made. But that is a matter for the philosopher or scholar. The general tendency is towards monism and the whole approach is evidently intended to lessen the differences that must have existed then, leading to fierce debate. It is the way of synthesis. Interest in magic and such like super natural knowledge is sternly discouraged, and ritual and ceremonies without enlightenment are said to be in vain - 'those engaged in them, considering themselves men of understanding and learned stagger along aimlessly like blind men led by the blind, and fail to reach the goal.' Even the Vedas are treated as the lower knowledge; the higher one being that of the inner mind. There is a warning given against philosophical learning without discipline of conduct. And there is a continuous attempt to harmonize social activity with spiritual adventure. The duties and obligations imposed by life were to be carried out, but in a spirit of detachment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2023.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is for PAPER - II: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.
What is the subject code for this paper?
The subject code is 03.
Who is the conducting body for this exam?
The conducting body is JPSC.
What is the maximum duration allowed for the exam?
The time allowed is 3 Hours.
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 150.