Download BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Maithili Literature optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions, to be solved in 2 hours, carrying a total of 100 marks. Marks obtained in this optional paper are NOT added to the final merit list, but qualifying this paper is mandatory.
Nature of BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional Paper
Paper Name: Optional Subject – Maithili Literature
Exam Stage: BPSC Mains
Nature: Qualifying only
Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Time Duration: 2 Hours
Merit List: Marks not counted
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-Wise)
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Maithili Literature optional paper to remain eligible for final selection.
- General Category: 40%
- Backward Class (BC): 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34%
- SC / ST / Women / Disabled Candidates: 32%
Failure to qualify in the Maithili Literature optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | Maithili Literature Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains Maithili Literature Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective paper pattern
- Identify important authors and literary works
- Improve factual recall and accuracy
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using Maithili Literature Optional PYQs
- Revise Maithili literary history and major writers
- Focus on genres, movements, and literary terms
- Practice fact-based MCQs regularly
- Attempt PYQs within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid blind guessing to reduce incorrect answers