UPSC Optional Subject: Odia Language

UPSC Optional Subject Syllabus- Odia Language

(Answers must be written in Odia.)

Section-A

History of Odia Language

Origin and development of Odia Language-Influence of Austric, Dravidian, Perso-Arabic and English on Odia Language.
Phonetics and Phonemics : Vowels, Consonants Principles of changes in Odia 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 Odia Language (Western, Southern and Northern Odia) and Dialects (Bhatri and Desia)

Section-B

History of Odia Literature

Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Odia Literature of different periods.
Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis.
Typical structural forms of Odia Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi, Chaupadi, Champu).
Modern trends in poetry, drama short story, novel, essay and literary criticism.

(Answers must be written in Odia.)

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)

(Medieval)

(Modern)

Section-B

Drama :

Novel :

Short Story

Essay :