Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Civil Services Examination 2007
Oriya Optional of Part B - Main Examination of Civil Services Exam
Paper-I Answers must be written in Oriya.
Section-A History of Oriya Language
Origin and development of Oriya Language-Influence of Austric, Dravidian, Perso-Arabic and English on Oriya Language.
- Phonetics and Phonemics : Vowels, Consonants Principles of changes in Oriya sounds.
Morphology : Morphemes (free, bound compound and complex), derivational and inflectional affixes, case inflection, conjugation of verb.
- Syntax : Kinds of sentences and their transformation, structure of sentences.
- Semantics-Different types of change in meaning Euphemism.
- Common errors in spellings, grammatical uses and construction of sentences.
- Regional variations in Oriya Language (Western, Southern and Northern Oriya) and Dialects (Bhatri and Desia)
Section-B
History of Oriya Literature
- Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Oriya Literature of different periods.
- Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis.
- Typical structural forms of Oriya Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi, Chaupadi, Champu).
- Modern trends in poetry, drama short story, novel, essay and literary criticism.
Paper-II Answers must be written in Oriya
Critical Study of texts
The paper will require first hand reading of the text and test the critical ability of the candidate.
Section-A
Poetry (Ancient)
- Sarala Das-Shanti Parva from Mahabharata.
- Jaganath Das-Bhagabate, XI Skandha-Jadu Avadhuta Sambada.(Medieval)
- Dinakrushna Das-Rasakallola- (Chhandas-16 & 34)
- Upendra Bhanja-Lavanyabati (Chhandas-1 & 2) (Modern)
- Radhanath Ray-Chandrabhaga
- Mayadhar Manasinha-Jeevan Chita
- Satchidananda Routray-Kabita-1962
- Ramakanta Ratha-Saptama Ritu.
Section-B
Drama:
- Manoranjan Das-Katha-Ghoda
- Bijay Mishra-Tata Niranjana
Novel:
- Fakir Mohan Senapati-Chhamana Athaguntha
- Gopinath Mohanty-Danapani
Short Story
- Surendra Mohanty-Maralara Mrityu
- Manoj Das-Laxmira Abhisara
Essay:
- Chittaranjan Das-Taranga O Tadit (First five essays).
- Chandra Sekhar Rath-Mun Satya-dharma Kahuchhi (First five essays)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Civil Services Examination 2007
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