UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus - Nepali Optional

UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus - Nepali (Literature)

::Paper – 1::

(Answers must be written in Nepali)

Section "A"

1. History of the origin and development of Nepali as one of the new Indo Aryan Languages.
2. Fundamentals of Nepali Grammar and phonology :
(i) Nominal forms and categories :—

Gender, Number, Case, Adjectives, Pronouns, Avyayas

(ii) Verbal forms and categories :—

Tense, Aspects, Voice, Roots and Fixes

(iii) Nepali Swara and Vyanjana;
3. Major Dialects of Nepali
4. Standardisation and Modernisation of Nepali with special reference to language movements (viz. Halanta Bahiskar, Jharrovad etc.)
5. Teaching of Nepali language in India—Its history and development with special reference to its sociocultural aspects.

Section "B"

1. History of Nepali literature with special reference to its development in India.
2. Fundamental concepts and theories of Literature :

-Kavya/Sahitya, Kavya Prayojan, Literary genres, Shabda Shakti, Rasa, Alankara, Tragedy, Comedy, Aesthetics, Stylistics.

3. Major literary trends and movements—

-Swachchhandatavad, Yatharthavad, Astitwavad, Ayamik Movement Contemporary Nepali writings, Postmodernism.

4. Nepali folklores (the following folk-form only)—Sawai, Jhyaurey, Selo, Sangini, Lahari.

IAS Mains General Studies Study Kit

::Paper - 2::

(Answers must be written in Nepali)

This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed below and questions will be designed to test the candidate's critical acumen.

Section "A"

1. Santa Jnandil Das

Udaya Lahari

2. Lekhnath Poudyal

Tarun Tapasi(Vishrams III, V, VI, XII, XV, XVIII only)

3. Agam Sing Giri

Jaleko Pratibimba Royeko Pratidhwani (The following Poems onlyPrasawako Chichyahatsanga Byunjheko Ek Raat, Chhorolai, Jaleko
Pratibimba : Royeko Pratidhwani, Hamro Akashmani Pani Hunchha Ujyalo, Tihar).

4. Haribhakta Katuwal

Yo Zinadagi Khai Ke Zindagi : (The following poems only-Jeevan : Ek Dristi, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, Akashka Tara Ke Tara, Hamilai Nirdho Nasamjha, Khai Manyata Yahan Atmahutiko Balidan Ko).

5. Balkrishna Sama

Prahlad.

6. Manbahadur Mukhia

Andhyaroma Banchneharu (The following One-Act only-Andhyaroma Banchneharu' ‘Suskera’)

Section "B"

1. Indra Sundas

Sahara.

2. Lilbahadur Chhetri

Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau

3. Rupnarayan Sinha

Katha Navaratna (The following stories only—Biteka Kura, Jimmewari Kasko, Dhanamatiko Cinema—Swapna, Vidhwasta Jeevan).

4. Indrabahadur Rai

Vipana Katipaya (The following stories only—Raatbhari Huri Chalyo, Jayamaya Aphumatra Lekhapani Aipugi, Bhagi, Ghosh Babu, Chhutuaiyo).

5. Sanu Lama

Katha Sampaad (The following stories only—Swasni Manchhey, Khani Tarma Ekdin, Phurbale Gaun Chhadyo, Asinapo Manchhey).

6. Laxmi Prasad

Laxmi Nibandha DevkotaSangraha (The following essays only—Sri Ganeshaya Namha, Nepali Sahityako Itihasma Sarvashrestha Purus, Kalpana, Kala Ra Jeevan, Gadha Buddhiman ki Guru?)

7. Ramkrishna Sharma