UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus - Manipuri Optional
UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus - Manipuri Optional
PAPER-I:
(Answers must be written in Manipuri)
Section-A
Language :
a) General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development; its importance and status among the Tibeto- Burman Languages of North-East India; recent development in the study of Manipuri language; evolution and study of old Manipuri script.
b) Significant features of Manipuri language :
i) Phonology-Phoneme-vowels, consonants
juncture, tone, consonant cluster and
its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern
and types.
ii) Morphology : Word-class, root and its
types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-
gender, number, person, case,
tense and aspects, process of compounding
(samas and sandhi).
iii) Syntax : Word order : types of sentences,
pharse and clause structures.
Section-B:
a) Literary History of Manipuri :
Early period (upto 17th century)-Social
and cultural background; Themes, diction
and style of the works.
Medieval period (18th and 19th century)-
Social, religious and political background;
Themes, diction and style of the works.
Modern period-Growth of major literary
forms; change of Themes, diction and style.
b) Manipuri Folk Literature :
Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb
and Riddle.
c) Aspects of Manipuri Culture :
Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism
and the process of syncreticism.
Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras;
Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong
Kangjei, Kang.
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PAPER II:
(Answers must be written in Manipuri) This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability to assess them.
Section-A:
Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature
(a) Old Manipuri Literature
1. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.) :
Numit Kappa
2. M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.) :
Thawanthaba Hiran
3. N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.) :
Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
4. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.) :
Panthoibi Khonggul
(b) Medieval Manipuri Literature :
1. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.)
: Samsok Ngamba
2. R.K.Snahal Singh (Ed.) :
Ramayana Adi Kanda
3. N. Khelchandra SIngh (Ed.) :
Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
4. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.) :
Chandrakirti Jila Changba
Section-B:
Modern Manipuri Literature :
(a)Poetry and Epic :
(I) Poetry :
(a)Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1988 (ed.)
Kh. Chaoba Singh : Pi Thadoi, Lamgi
Chekla Amada,
Loktak
Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Nirjanata, Nirab
Rajani
A. Minaketan Singh : Kamalda,
Nonggumlakkhoda
L. Samarendra Singh : Ingagi Nong,
Mamang Leikai
Thambal Satle
E. Nilakanta Singh : Manipur,
Lamangnaba
Shri Biren : Tangkhul Hui
Th. Ibopishak : Anouba Thunglaba
Jiba
(b) Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (ed.)
Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Biswa-Prem
Shri Biren : Chaphadraba Laigi
Yen
Th. Ibopishak : Norok Patal Prithivi
(II) Epic :
1. A. Dorendrajit Singh : Kansa Bodha
2. H. Anganghal Singh : Khamba-Thoibi
Sheireng (San-
Senba, Lei Langba,
Shamu Khonggi
Bichar)
(III) Drama :
1. S. Lalit Singh : Areppa Marup
2. G.C. Tongbra : Matric Pass
3. A. Samarendra : Judge Sahebki
Imung
(b) Novel, Short-story and Prose :
(I) Novel :
1. Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Madhabi
2. H. Anganghal Singh : Jahera
3. H. Guno Singh : Laman
4. Pacha Meetei : Imphal Amasung,
Magi Ishing,
Nungsitki Phibam
(II) Short-story :
(a) Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997 (ed.)
R.K. Shitaljit Singh : Kamala Kamala
M.K. Binodini : Eigi Thahoudraba
Heitup Lalu
Kh. Prakash : Wanom Shareng
(b) Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (ed.)
S. Nilbir Shastri :
Loukhatpa
R.K. Elangba : Karinunggi
(c) Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
N. Kunjamohon Singh : Ijat Tanba
E. Dinamani : Nongthak
Khongnang
(III) Prose :
(a) Warenggi Saklon [Due Part (Pub) The
Cultural Forum
Manipur 1992 (ed.)
Kh. Chaoba Singh : Khamba-Thoibigi
Wari Amasung
Mahakavya
(b) Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur
University 1998
(ed.)
B. Manisana Shastri : Phajaba
Ch. Manihar Singh : Lai-Haraoba
(c) Apunba Wareng. (Pub) Manipur
University, 1986
(ed.)
Ch. Pishak Singh : Samaj Amasung,
Sanskriti
M.K. Binodini : Thoibidu
Warouhouida
Eric Newton : Kalagi Mahousa
(translated by I.R.
Babu)
(d) Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural
Forum Manipur
1999 (ed.)
S. Krishnamohan Singh : Lan
