Note: Answers must be written in Maithili
Paper I
Section A:History of Maithili Language
Place of Maithili in Indo- European language family.
Origin and development of Maithili language. (Sanskrit, Prakrit, Avhatt, Maithili)
Periodic division of Maithili Language. (Beginning, Middle era, Modern era)
Maithili and its different dialects.
Relationship between Maithili and other Eastern languages (Bengali, Assamese, Oriya )
Origin and development of Tirhuta Script.
Pronouns and Verbs in Maithili Language.
Section B:History of Maithili Literature
Background of Maithili Literature (Religious, economic, social, cultural).
Periodic division of Maithili literature.
Pre-Vidyapati Literature.
Vidyapati and his tradition.
Medieval Maithili Drama (Kirtaniya Natak, Ankia Nat, Maithili dramas written in Nepal .
Maithili Folk Literature (Folk Tales, Folk Drama, Folk Stories, Folk Songs).
Development of different literary forms in modern era
Prabandh-kavya
Muktak-kavya
Novel
Short Story
Drama
Essay
Criticism
Memoirs
Translation
Development of Maithili Magazines and Journals
Paper II
The paper will require first-hand reading of the prescribed texts and will test the critical ability of the candidates.
Section A
Vidyapati Geet-Shati - Publisher: Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi (Lyrics – 1 to 50)
Govind Das Bhajanavali – Publisher: Maithili Acadamy, Patna (Lyrics – 1 to 25)
Krishnajanm – Manbodh
Mithilabhasha Ramayana – Chanda Jha (only Sunder-Kand)
Rameshwar Charit Mithila Ramayan – Lal Das (only Bal-kand)
Keechak-Vadh - Tantra Nath Jha
Datta-Vati – Surendra Jha ‘Suman’ (only 1st and 2nd Cantos)
Chitra-Yatri
Samakaleen Maithili Kavita – Publisher: Sahitaya Akademi, New Delhi
Section B
Varna Ratnakar - Jyotirishwar (only 2nd Kallol)
Khattar Kakak Tarang – Hari Mohan Jha
Lorik–Vijaya- Manipadma
Prithvi Putra – Lalit
Bhaphait Chahak Jinagi – Sudhanshu ‘Shekhar’ Choudhary
Kriti Rajkamlak – Publisher: Maithili Acadamy, Patna (First Ten Stories only)
Katha–Sangrah – Publisher: Maithili Acadamy, Patna
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UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Kashmiri)
Note: Answers must be written in Kashmiri
Paper I
Section A
Genealogical relationship of the Kashmiri language: various theories
Areas of occurrence and dialects (geographical/social)
Phonology and grammar:
Vowel and consonant system
Nouns and pronouns with various case inflections
Verbs: various types and tenses
Syntactic structure:
Simple, active and declarative statements
Coordination
Relativisation
Section B
Kashmiri literature in the 14th century (Socio-cultural and intellectual background with special reference to Lal Dyad and Sheikhul Alam)
Nineteenth century Kashmiri literature (development of various genres: vatsun; ghazal; and mathnavi).
Kashmiri literature in the first half of the twentieth century (with special reference to Mahjoor and Azad; various literary influences).
Modern Kashmiri literature (with special reference to the development of the short story, drama, novel and nazm).
Paper II
Section A
Intensive study of Kashmiri poetry up to the nineteenth century:
Lal Dyad
Sheikhul Aalam
Habba Khatoon
Kashmiri poetry: 19th Century
Mahmood Gami (Vatsans)
Maqbool Shah (Gulrez)
Rasool Mir (Ghazals)
Abdul Ahad Nadim (N'at)
Krishanjoo Razdan (Shiv Lagun)
Sufi Poets (Text in Sanglaab, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir )
Twentieth Century Kashmiri poetry (text in Azich Kashir Shairi, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir )
Literary criticism and research work: development and various trends
Section B
An analytical study of the short story in Kashmiri
Afsana Majmu'a, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir .
Kashur Afsana Az, published by the Sahitya Akademi
Hamasar Kashur Afsana, published by the Sahitya Akademi
The following short story writers only:
Akhtar Mohi-ud-Din, Kamil, Hari Krishan Kaul, Hraday Kaul Bharti, Bansi Nirdosh, Gulshan Majid.
Novel in Kashmiri
Mujrim by G.N. Gowhar
Marun-Ivan Ilyichun, (Kashmiri version of Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Iiyich (Published by Kashmiri Deptt)
Drama in Kashmiri
Natuk Kariv Band, by Hari Krishan Kaul
QK Angy Natuk, ed. Motilal Keemu, published by Sahitya Akademi
Razi Oedipus, tr. Naji Munawar, published by Sahitya Akademi
Kashmiri Folk Literature
Kashur Luki Theatre by Mohammad Subhan Bhagat, published by Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir
Kashiry Luki Beeth (all volumes) published by the J & K Cultural Academy
Paper I
Section A
Genealogical relationship of the Kashmiri language: various theories
Areas of occurrence and dialects (geographical/social)
Phonology and grammar:
Vowel and consonant system
Nouns and pronouns with various case inflections
Verbs: various types and tenses
Syntactic structure:
Simple, active and declarative statements
Coordination
Relativisation
Section B
Kashmiri literature in the 14th century (Socio-cultural and intellectual background with special reference to Lal Dyad and Sheikhul Alam)
Nineteenth century Kashmiri literature (development of various genres: vatsun; ghazal; and mathnavi).
Kashmiri literature in the first half of the twentieth century (with special reference to Mahjoor and Azad; various literary influences).
Modern Kashmiri literature (with special reference to the development of the short story, drama, novel and nazm).
Paper II
Section A
Intensive study of Kashmiri poetry up to the nineteenth century:
Lal Dyad
Sheikhul Aalam
Habba Khatoon
Kashmiri poetry: 19th Century
Mahmood Gami (Vatsans)
Maqbool Shah (Gulrez)
Rasool Mir (Ghazals)
Abdul Ahad Nadim (N'at)
Krishanjoo Razdan (Shiv Lagun)
Sufi Poets (Text in Sanglaab, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir )
Twentieth Century Kashmiri poetry (text in Azich Kashir Shairi, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir )
Literary criticism and research work: development and various trends
Section B
An analytical study of the short story in Kashmiri
Afsana Majmu'a, published by the Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir .
Kashur Afsana Az, published by the Sahitya Akademi
Hamasar Kashur Afsana, published by the Sahitya Akademi
The following short story writers only:
Akhtar Mohi-ud-Din, Kamil, Hari Krishan Kaul, Hraday Kaul Bharti, Bansi Nirdosh, Gulshan Majid.
Novel in Kashmiri
Mujrim by G.N. Gowhar
Marun-Ivan Ilyichun, (Kashmiri version of Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Iiyich (Published by Kashmiri Deptt)
Drama in Kashmiri
Natuk Kariv Band, by Hari Krishan Kaul
QK Angy Natuk, ed. Motilal Keemu, published by Sahitya Akademi
Razi Oedipus, tr. Naji Munawar, published by Sahitya Akademi
Kashmiri Folk Literature
Kashur Luki Theatre by Mohammad Subhan Bhagat, published by Deptt. of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir
Kashiry Luki Beeth (all volumes) published by the J & K Cultural Academy
UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Konkani)
Note: Answers must be written in Konkani
Paper I
Section A:History of Konkani Language
Origin and development of the language and influences on it.
Major variants of Konkani and their linguistic features.
Grammatical and lexicographic work in Konkani, including a study of cases, adverbs, indeclinable and voices.
Old Standard Konkani, new Standard and standardization problems.
Section B:History of Konkani literature
Candidates would be expected to be well-acquainted with Konkani literature and its social and cultural background and consider the problems and issues arising out of them.
History of Konkani literature from its probable source to the present times, with emphasis on its major works, writers and movements.
Social and cultural background of the making of Konkani literature from time to time.
Indian and Western influences on Konkani literature from the earliest to modern times.
Modern literary trends in the various genres and regions including a study of Konkani folklore.
Paper II
Textual Criticism of Konkani Literature
The paper will be designed to test the candidate’s critical and analytical abilities. Candidates would be expected to be well-acquainted with Konkani Literature and required to have a first-hand reading of the following texts:
Section A:Prose
Konkani Mansagangotri (excluding poetry) ed. by Prof. Olivinho Gomes
Old Konkani language and literature- the Portuguese Role
Otmo Denvcharak- a novel by A.V da Cruz.
Vadoll ani Varem- a novel by Antonio Pereira.
Devache Kurpen- a novel by V J P Saldanha.
Vajralikhani-Shenoy Goem-bab- An anthology-ed. by Shantaram Varde Valavalikar
Konkani Lalit Niband- Essays- ed. by Shyam Verenkar
Teen Dasakam- An Anthology- ed. by Chandrakant Keni.
Demand-Drama- by Pundalik Naik
Kadambini- A miscellany of modern Prose-ed. by Prof. OJF Gomes & Smt. P.S. Tadkodkar.
Ratha Tujeo Ghudieo- by Smt. Jayanti Naik.
Section B
Poetry
Ev ani Mori: Poetry by Eduardo Bruno de Souza.
Abravanchem Yadnyadan- by Luis Mascarenhas.
Godde Ramayan- ed.by R.K. Rao
Ratnahar I &II- collection of poems-ed. R.V. Pandit.
Zayo Zuyo-poems- Manohar L. Sardessai.
Kanadi Mati Konkani Kavi- Anthology of Poems-ed. Pratap Naik.
Adrushatache Kalle- Poems by Pandurang Bhangui.
Yaman- Poems by Madhav Borkar
Paper I
Section A:History of Konkani Language
Origin and development of the language and influences on it.
Major variants of Konkani and their linguistic features.
Grammatical and lexicographic work in Konkani, including a study of cases, adverbs, indeclinable and voices.
Old Standard Konkani, new Standard and standardization problems.
Section B:History of Konkani literature
Candidates would be expected to be well-acquainted with Konkani literature and its social and cultural background and consider the problems and issues arising out of them.
History of Konkani literature from its probable source to the present times, with emphasis on its major works, writers and movements.
Social and cultural background of the making of Konkani literature from time to time.
Indian and Western influences on Konkani literature from the earliest to modern times.
Modern literary trends in the various genres and regions including a study of Konkani folklore.
Paper II
Textual Criticism of Konkani Literature
The paper will be designed to test the candidate’s critical and analytical abilities. Candidates would be expected to be well-acquainted with Konkani Literature and required to have a first-hand reading of the following texts:
Section A:Prose
Konkani Mansagangotri (excluding poetry) ed. by Prof. Olivinho Gomes
Old Konkani language and literature- the Portuguese Role
Otmo Denvcharak- a novel by A.V da Cruz.
Vadoll ani Varem- a novel by Antonio Pereira.
Devache Kurpen- a novel by V J P Saldanha.
Vajralikhani-Shenoy Goem-bab- An anthology-ed. by Shantaram Varde Valavalikar
Konkani Lalit Niband- Essays- ed. by Shyam Verenkar
Teen Dasakam- An Anthology- ed. by Chandrakant Keni.
Demand-Drama- by Pundalik Naik
Kadambini- A miscellany of modern Prose-ed. by Prof. OJF Gomes & Smt. P.S. Tadkodkar.
Ratha Tujeo Ghudieo- by Smt. Jayanti Naik.
Section B
Poetry
Ev ani Mori: Poetry by Eduardo Bruno de Souza.
Abravanchem Yadnyadan- by Luis Mascarenhas.
Godde Ramayan- ed.by R.K. Rao
Ratnahar I &II- collection of poems-ed. R.V. Pandit.
Zayo Zuyo-poems- Manohar L. Sardessai.
Kanadi Mati Konkani Kavi- Anthology of Poems-ed. Pratap Naik.
Adrushatache Kalle- Poems by Pandurang Bhangui.
Yaman- Poems by Madhav Borkar
UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Arebic)
NOTE :Answers must be written in Arabic
Section A
Origin and development of the language - an outline
Significant features of the grammar of the language, Rhetoric, and Prosody
Short Essay in Arabic
Section B
Literary History and Literary Criticism: Socio-Cultural Background, classical literature, literary movements, modern trends, origin and development of modern prose: drama, novel, short story, and essay
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A: Poets
Imraul Qais: Qifa Nabke Min Zikra Habibin Wa Manzili (complete) -- Al Muallaqatus Saba
Hassan bin Thabit : Lillahi Darru Isabatin Nadamtuhum (complete) -- Diwan Hassan Bin Thabit
Jarir: Hayyu Umamata Wazkuru Ahdan Mada to Jalbas Sifahi Wa Damiatin Bikila -- Nukhbatul Adab: Deptartment of Arabic, A.M.U. Aligarh
Farzdaq: Hazal Lazi Tariful Batha-o-Watatuhu (complete) -- Majmuatun Minan Nazm-i-Wan Nasr, Jamia Salafiah, Varanasi
Al Mutanabbi: Ya Ukhta Khair-e-Akhin Ya Binta Khair-e-Abin to Aqamahul Fikru Bainal Ijz-e-Wattaabi -- Nukhbatul Adab, Department of Arabic, A.M.U. Aligarh
Abul Ala Al-Maarri: Ala Fi Sabil Majdi Ma Ana Faailu to Wa Ya Nafsu Jiddi Inna Dahraki Hazilu -- Majmuatul Minan Nazm-i-Wan Nasr, Jamia Salafia, Varanasi
Shauqi: Wulidal Huda Falkainatu Diau to Makhtara Illa Dinakal Fuqarau, Salamun Neeli Ya Ghandi (complete) -- Shauqiat
Hafiz Ibrahim: Rajatu Linafsi Fattahamtu Hasati (complete) -- Nukhbatul Adab
Ilya Abu Madi: Damatun Kharsao (complete) -- Mukhtarat Minal Sher Al Arabi Al Hadith, M.M. Badwi
Section B: Authors, Books, Lessons
Ibnul Muqaffa Kalilah Wa Dimnah Al Asad Wal Thaur
Al-Jahiz Mukhtarat Min Adabil Arab Bakhilun Hakim (complete)
Part II By: S.A. Hasan Ali Nadwi
Ibn Khaldun Muqaddamah Araun Fit Talim (complete)
Mahmud Taimur Qalar Rawi Am Mutawalli (complete)
Taufiqual Hakim Masrahiyat Sirrul Muntahira (complete)
Abbas Mahmud Aqqad Mukhtarat Min Adabil Arab-II Assiddiq (complete)
Study of Indian Authors
Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami
Shah Walullah Dehlavi
Zulfiqar Ali Deobandl
Abdul Aziz Meman
Syed Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi
Section A
Origin and development of the language - an outline
Significant features of the grammar of the language, Rhetoric, and Prosody
Short Essay in Arabic
Section B
Literary History and Literary Criticism: Socio-Cultural Background, classical literature, literary movements, modern trends, origin and development of modern prose: drama, novel, short story, and essay
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A: Poets
Imraul Qais: Qifa Nabke Min Zikra Habibin Wa Manzili (complete) -- Al Muallaqatus Saba
Hassan bin Thabit : Lillahi Darru Isabatin Nadamtuhum (complete) -- Diwan Hassan Bin Thabit
Jarir: Hayyu Umamata Wazkuru Ahdan Mada to Jalbas Sifahi Wa Damiatin Bikila -- Nukhbatul Adab: Deptartment of Arabic, A.M.U. Aligarh
Farzdaq: Hazal Lazi Tariful Batha-o-Watatuhu (complete) -- Majmuatun Minan Nazm-i-Wan Nasr, Jamia Salafiah, Varanasi
Al Mutanabbi: Ya Ukhta Khair-e-Akhin Ya Binta Khair-e-Abin to Aqamahul Fikru Bainal Ijz-e-Wattaabi -- Nukhbatul Adab, Department of Arabic, A.M.U. Aligarh
Abul Ala Al-Maarri: Ala Fi Sabil Majdi Ma Ana Faailu to Wa Ya Nafsu Jiddi Inna Dahraki Hazilu -- Majmuatul Minan Nazm-i-Wan Nasr, Jamia Salafia, Varanasi
Shauqi: Wulidal Huda Falkainatu Diau to Makhtara Illa Dinakal Fuqarau, Salamun Neeli Ya Ghandi (complete) -- Shauqiat
Hafiz Ibrahim: Rajatu Linafsi Fattahamtu Hasati (complete) -- Nukhbatul Adab
Ilya Abu Madi: Damatun Kharsao (complete) -- Mukhtarat Minal Sher Al Arabi Al Hadith, M.M. Badwi
Section B: Authors, Books, Lessons
Ibnul Muqaffa Kalilah Wa Dimnah Al Asad Wal Thaur
Al-Jahiz Mukhtarat Min Adabil Arab Bakhilun Hakim (complete)
Part II By: S.A. Hasan Ali Nadwi
Ibn Khaldun Muqaddamah Araun Fit Talim (complete)
Mahmud Taimur Qalar Rawi Am Mutawalli (complete)
Taufiqual Hakim Masrahiyat Sirrul Muntahira (complete)
Abbas Mahmud Aqqad Mukhtarat Min Adabil Arab-II Assiddiq (complete)
Study of Indian Authors
Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami
Shah Walullah Dehlavi
Zulfiqar Ali Deobandl
Abdul Aziz Meman
Syed Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi
UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Assamese)
NOTE : Answers must be written in Assamese
Paper I
Section A: Language
History of the origin and development of the Assamese language-its position among the Indo-Aryan Languages-periods in its history.
Developments of Assamese prose.
Vowels and consonants of the Assamese languages-rules of phonetic changes with stress on Assamese coming down from Old Indo-Aryan.
Assamese vocabulary-and its sources.
Morphology of the language-conjugation-enclitic definitive and pleonastic suffixes.
Dialectical divergences-the standard colloquial and the Kamrupi dialect in particulars.
Assamese scripts-its evolution through the ages till 19th century A.D.
Section B: Literary Criticism and Literary History
Principles of literary criticism up to new criticism.
Different literary genres.
Development of literary forms in Assamese.
Development of literary criticism in Assamese.
Periods of the literary history of
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A
Rãmãyana (Ayodhya Kãnda only) -- by Madhava Kandali.
Pãrijãt-Harana -- by Sankaradeva.
Rãsakrïdã-by Sankaradeva (From Kirtana Ghosa).
Bargeet -- by Madhavadeva
Rãjasûya -- by Madhavadeva.
Kãthã-Bhãgavata (Books I and II) -- by Baikunthanath Bhattacharyya.
Gurucarit-Kathã (Sankaradeva’s Part only) -- edited by Maheswar Neog.
Section B
Mor Jeevan Soñwaran -- by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
Kripãbar Barbaruãr Kãkatar Topola -- by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
Pratimã -- by Chandra Kumar Agarwalla.
Gãoñburhã -- by Padmanath Gohain Barua.
Monamatî -- by Rajanikanta Bordoloi.
Purani Asamîyã Sãhitya -- by Banikanta Kakati.
Kãrengar Ligirî -- by Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
Jeevanar Bãtat -- by Bina Barwa (Birinchi Kumar Barua)
Mrityunjoy -- by Birendrakumar Bhattachary-ya
Samrãt -- by Navakanta Barua.
UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Bengali)
NOTE : Answers must be written in Bengali
Paper I
Section A: Topics from the History of Bangla language
The chronological track from Proto Indo-European to Bangla (Family tree with branches and approximate dates).
Historical stages of Bangla (Old, Middle, New) and their linguistic features.
Dialects of Bangla and their distinguishing characteristics.
Elements of Bangla Vocabulary.
Forms of Bangla Literary Prose-Sadhu and Chalit.
Processes of language change relevant for Bangla.
Apinihiti (Anaptyxis), Abhishruti (umlaut), Murdhanyibhavan (cerebralization), Nasikyibhavan (Nasalization), Samibhavan (Assimilation), Sadrishya (Analogy), Svaragama (Vowel insertion)-Adi Svaragama, Madhya Svaragama or Svarabhakti, Antya Svaragama, Svarasangati (Vowel hormony), y-shruti and w-shruti.
Problems of standardization and reform of alphabet and spelling, and those of transliteration and Romanization.
Phonology, Morphology and Syntax of Modern Bangla. (Sounds of Modern Bangla, Conjuncts; word formations, compounds; basic sentence patterns.)
Section B: Topics from the History of Bangla Literature
Periodization of Bangla Literature: Old Bangla and Middle Bangla.
Points of difference between modern and pre-modern Bangla Literature.
Roots and reasons behind the emergence of modernity in Bangla Literature.
Evolution of various Middle Bangla forms: Mangal kavyas, Vaishnava lyrics, adapted narratives (Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata) and religious biographies.
Secular forms in middle Bangla literature.
Narrative and lyric trends in the nineteenth century Bangla poetry.
Development of prose.
Bangla dramatic literature (nineteenth century, Tagore, Post-1944 Bangla drama).
Tagore and post-Tagoreans.
Fiction, major authors: Bankimchandra, Tagore, Saratchandra, Bibhutibusan, Tarasankar, Manik.
Women and Bangla literature: creators and created.
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A
Vaishnava Padavali ( Calcutta University )
Poems of Vidyapati, Chandidas, Jnanadas, Govindadas and Balaramdas.
Chandimangal Kalketu episode by Mukunda (Sahitya Akademi).
Chaitanya Charitamrita Madya Lila, by Krishnadas Kaviraj (Sahitya Akademi).
Meghnadbadh Kavya by Madhusudan Dutta.
Kapalkundala by Bankimchandra Chattarjee.
Samya and Bangadesher Krishak by Bankimchandra Chatterjee.
Sonar Tari by Rabindranath Tagore.
Chhinnapatravali by Rabindranath Tagore.
Section B
Raktakarabi by Rabindranath Tagore.
Nabajatak by Rabindranath Tagore.
Grihadaha by Saratchandra Chatterjee.
Prabandha Samgraha Vol. 1, by Pramatha Choudhuri.
Aranyak by Bibhutibhusan Banerjee
Short stories by Manik Bandyopadhyay : Atashi Mami, Pragaitihasik, Holud-Pora, Sarisrip, Haraner Natjamai, Chhoto-Bokulpurer Jatri, Kustharogir Bou, Jakey Ghush Ditey Hoy.
Shrestha Kavita by Jibanananda Das.
Jagori by Satinath Bhaduri.
Ebam Indrajit by Badal Sircar.
Paper I
Section A: Topics from the History of Bangla language
The chronological track from Proto Indo-European to Bangla (Family tree with branches and approximate dates).
Historical stages of Bangla (Old, Middle, New) and their linguistic features.
Dialects of Bangla and their distinguishing characteristics.
Elements of Bangla Vocabulary.
Forms of Bangla Literary Prose-Sadhu and Chalit.
Processes of language change relevant for Bangla.
Apinihiti (Anaptyxis), Abhishruti (umlaut), Murdhanyibhavan (cerebralization), Nasikyibhavan (Nasalization), Samibhavan (Assimilation), Sadrishya (Analogy), Svaragama (Vowel insertion)-Adi Svaragama, Madhya Svaragama or Svarabhakti, Antya Svaragama, Svarasangati (Vowel hormony), y-shruti and w-shruti.
Problems of standardization and reform of alphabet and spelling, and those of transliteration and Romanization.
Phonology, Morphology and Syntax of Modern Bangla. (Sounds of Modern Bangla, Conjuncts; word formations, compounds; basic sentence patterns.)
Section B: Topics from the History of Bangla Literature
Periodization of Bangla Literature: Old Bangla and Middle Bangla.
Points of difference between modern and pre-modern Bangla Literature.
Roots and reasons behind the emergence of modernity in Bangla Literature.
Evolution of various Middle Bangla forms: Mangal kavyas, Vaishnava lyrics, adapted narratives (Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata) and religious biographies.
Secular forms in middle Bangla literature.
Narrative and lyric trends in the nineteenth century Bangla poetry.
Development of prose.
Bangla dramatic literature (nineteenth century, Tagore, Post-1944 Bangla drama).
Tagore and post-Tagoreans.
Fiction, major authors: Bankimchandra, Tagore, Saratchandra, Bibhutibusan, Tarasankar, Manik.
Women and Bangla literature: creators and created.
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A
Vaishnava Padavali ( Calcutta University )
Poems of Vidyapati, Chandidas, Jnanadas, Govindadas and Balaramdas.
Chandimangal Kalketu episode by Mukunda (Sahitya Akademi).
Chaitanya Charitamrita Madya Lila, by Krishnadas Kaviraj (Sahitya Akademi).
Meghnadbadh Kavya by Madhusudan Dutta.
Kapalkundala by Bankimchandra Chattarjee.
Samya and Bangadesher Krishak by Bankimchandra Chatterjee.
Sonar Tari by Rabindranath Tagore.
Chhinnapatravali by Rabindranath Tagore.
Section B
Raktakarabi by Rabindranath Tagore.
Nabajatak by Rabindranath Tagore.
Grihadaha by Saratchandra Chatterjee.
Prabandha Samgraha Vol. 1, by Pramatha Choudhuri.
Aranyak by Bibhutibhusan Banerjee
Short stories by Manik Bandyopadhyay : Atashi Mami, Pragaitihasik, Holud-Pora, Sarisrip, Haraner Natjamai, Chhoto-Bokulpurer Jatri, Kustharogir Bou, Jakey Ghush Ditey Hoy.
Shrestha Kavita by Jibanananda Das.
Jagori by Satinath Bhaduri.
Ebam Indrajit by Badal Sircar.
UPSC : Civil Services Exam Paper Pattern (Bodo)
NOTE : Answers must be written in Bodo
Paper I: History of Bodo Language and Literature
Section A
History of Bodo Language
Homeland, language family, its present status and its mutual contact with Assamese.
Phonemes: Vowel and Consonant Phonemes; Tones.
Morphology: Gender, Case & case endings, Plural suffix, Definitive, Verbal suffix.
Vocabulary and its sources.
Syntax: Types of sentences, Word Order
History of scripts used in writing Bodo Language since inception.
Section B
History of Bodo literature
General introduction of Bodo folk literature.
Contribution of the Missionaries.
Periodization of Bodo Literature.
Critical analysis of different genre: (Poetry, Novel, Short Story and Drama).
Translation Literature.
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A
Khonthai – Methai: (Edited by Madaram Brahma & Rupnath Brahma.)
Hathorkhi-Hala: (Edited by Pramod Chandra Brahma)
Boroni Gudi Sibsa Arw Aroz : Madaram Brahma
Raja Nilambar: Dwarendra Nath Basumatary
Bibar (prose section): (Edited by Satish Chandra Basumatary)
Section B
Gibi Bithai (Aida Nwi): Bihuram Boro
Radab: Samar Brahma Chaudhury
Okhrang Gongse Nangou: Brajendra Kumar Brahma
Baisagu Arw Harimu: Laksheswar Brahma
Gwdan Boro: Manoranjan Lahary
Jujaini Or: Chittaranjan Muchahary
Mwihoor: Dharanidhar Wary
Hor Badi Khwmsi: Kamal Kumar Brahma
Jaolia Dewan: Mangal Singh Hozowary
Hagra Guduni Mwi: Nilkamal Brahma
Paper I: History of Bodo Language and Literature
Section A
History of Bodo Language
Homeland, language family, its present status and its mutual contact with Assamese.
Phonemes: Vowel and Consonant Phonemes; Tones.
Morphology: Gender, Case & case endings, Plural suffix, Definitive, Verbal suffix.
Vocabulary and its sources.
Syntax: Types of sentences, Word Order
History of scripts used in writing Bodo Language since inception.
Section B
History of Bodo literature
General introduction of Bodo folk literature.
Contribution of the Missionaries.
Periodization of Bodo Literature.
Critical analysis of different genre: (Poetry, Novel, Short Story and Drama).
Translation Literature.
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the following text and the questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability.
Section A
Khonthai – Methai: (Edited by Madaram Brahma & Rupnath Brahma.)
Hathorkhi-Hala: (Edited by Pramod Chandra Brahma)
Boroni Gudi Sibsa Arw Aroz : Madaram Brahma
Raja Nilambar: Dwarendra Nath Basumatary
Bibar (prose section): (Edited by Satish Chandra Basumatary)
Section B
Gibi Bithai (Aida Nwi): Bihuram Boro
Radab: Samar Brahma Chaudhury
Okhrang Gongse Nangou: Brajendra Kumar Brahma
Baisagu Arw Harimu: Laksheswar Brahma
Gwdan Boro: Manoranjan Lahary
Jujaini Or: Chittaranjan Muchahary
Mwihoor: Dharanidhar Wary
Hor Badi Khwmsi: Kamal Kumar Brahma
Jaolia Dewan: Mangal Singh Hozowary
Hagra Guduni Mwi: Nilkamal Brahma
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