BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
Download BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Hindi Literature optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains Hindi 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 Hindi Literature Optional Paper
- Paper Name: Optional Subject – Hindi 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 Hindi 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 Hindi Literature optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | Hindi Literature Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains Hindi Literature Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective paper pattern of Hindi literature
- Identify important authors, works, and literary movements
- Improve factual accuracy and recall ability
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using Hindi Literature Optional PYQs
- Revise Hindi literary history, authors, and major works
- Focus on literary terms, movements, and factual MCQs
- Pay special attention to Bihar-related Hindi writers
- Practice PYQs within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid blind guessing to minimise errors