UPSC Main Urdu Question Paper

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains offers Urdu Literature as an optional subject, appealing to candidates with an interest in Urdu language, poetry, and prose. This optional paper is divided into Paper I and Paper II, covering classical and modern Urdu literature, including ghazals, nazms, prose, drama, and literary criticism. Studying previous years' question papers helps candidates understand the exam format, key themes, and commonly referenced works and authors. Proficiency in Urdu literary heritage, significant writers, and cultural context is crucial for success. Mastery of analytical and interpretative skills, along with familiarity with core texts, enhances exam performance in this subject.

UPSC Urdu question papers are listed below for candidate's reference. This question bank comprises question papers of 10 years, which enable aspirants to get familiar with the question paper pattern and the syllabus to focus on while preparing for the exam. The question papers you find are Union Public Service Commission papers. Go through the papers carefully for further reference and preparation.

We have uploaded 10 years question papers, 2014 and 2024 for the subject Urdu. Apart from this question paper, below are the question papers of other subjects.

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• Urdu Literature Paper - II [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2025 Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2025 Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - II (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2024 - Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - I (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2024 - Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - II (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2023 - Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - I (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2023 - Question Paper
• UPSC Urdu Literature Paper - II [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2022 Question Paper]
• UPSC Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2022 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - II [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2021 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2021 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - II [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2020 Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2020 Question Paper
• Urdu Literature Paper – II [Civil Services (Main) Examination – 2019 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper – I [Civil Services (Main) Examination – 2019 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2018 Question Paper]
• Urdu Paper - II [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2017 Question Paper]
• Urdu Paper - I [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2017 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - II [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2016 Question Paper]
• Urdu Literature Paper - I [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2016 Question Paper]
• UPSC Main Urdu Paper 2 - 2015
• UPSC Main Urdu Paper 1 - 2015
• UPSC Main Urdu Paper 2 - 2014
• UPSC Main Urdu Paper 1 - 2014

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