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