UPSC Mains 2024 language question paper, PDF Download

The UPSC Compulsory Language Paper consists of two parts. Paper 1 is in an Indian language chosen by the candidate, and Paper 2 is in English. Candidates must score at least 25% in each paper to pass, meaning they need at least 75 marks out of 300 for each language paper. Both papers have a time limit of 3 hours in which candidates have to solve the papers for required marks.

Compulsory Language Paper Overview

Here we have provided with the overview of the UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper.

UPSC Compulsory Language Question Paper 2024 PDF

How to Download UPSC Compulsory Language Question Paper

Here we have provided candidates with the steps to download UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Question Paper

• Step 1 : Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2 : Navigate Home page and click on examination for UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Question Paper
• Step 3 : Click on previous year questions
• Step 4 : Select Civil Services Exam from the dropdown
• Step 5 : Click on download
• Step 6 : Save the PDF for your reference.

List of Indian Languages for UPSC Compulsory Language Paper

Here is the list of all Indian Languages for UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper :

1. Assamese
2. Bengali
3. Gujarati
4. Hindi
5. Kannada
6. Kashmiri
7. Konkani
8. Malayalam
9. Manipuri
10. Marathi
11. Nepali
12. Odia
13. Punjabi
14. Sindhi
15. Sanskrit
16. Tamil
17. Telugu
18. Urdu
19. Bodo
20. Dogri
21. Maithili
22. Santhali

Syllabus of UPSC Compulsory Language Paper

Here we will be discussing syllabus and marks distribution for both papers of UPSC Mains Compulsory Language.

Syllabus of UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper 1

Compulsory Language paper 1 is of Indian language and includes following distribution :

Syllabus of UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper 2

Compulsory Language paper 2 is of English Language and includes following distribution :

Tips for UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper

Below mentioned tips can help candidates is passing through the UPSC Compulsory exam :

• Exam level is of class 10th.
• Select the familiar Indian language for UPSC Mains Compulsory Language Paper 1.
• Revise basic lessons of grammar from school text books.
• CBSE class 10th text book would be suffice.
• Practice in regional language, if you have not written from a long period.
• Practice PYQs for Compulsory Language paper.
• Maintain neat hand writing along with the speed.
• Avoid grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
• While writing essay, keep simple language which is easy to understand.
• Avoid Grammar section if you are not good at it and go for attempting the comprehension section.

Difficulty Level of UPSC Compulsory Language paper

As we discussed above that the paper remains of 10th class level but still it is noted that almost 10% of candidates are unable to qualify the paper, it is generally not because of the difficulty of paper but because of negligence and lack of practice in regional language which amounts to disqualification of candidature of candidate. As of 2024 the paper for :

Indian Language (Hindi)

The Hindi language paper was easy, comprehensions could have been solved with ease if students faced any difficulty in the grammar section, We are currently evaluating the paper for better understanding and analysis.

English Language

The paper has been attached for reference of candidates, after our experts evaluate the paper we will be updating you with the analysis of the difficulty level.

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