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In this post; you will get Odia literature (Optional) Syllabus, Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs), Booklist, Toppers Strategy and some popular notes.
Optional Syllabus
(Answers of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 must be written in Odia)
PAPER 1 :
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 trans-formation, 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.
PAPER 2 : 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:
- Sãralã Dãs—Shanti Parva from Mahãbhãrata.
- Jaganãth Dãs—Bhãgabata, XI Skadhã—Jadu Avadhuta Sambãda
Medieval:
- Dinakrushna Dãs—Raskallola—(Chhãndas—16 & 34)
- Upendra Bhanja—Lãvanyabati (Chhãndas—1 & 2).
Modern:
- Rãdhãnath Rãy—Chandrabhãgã.
- Mãyãdhar Mänasinha—Jeevan—Chitã.
- Sãtchidananda Routray—Kabitã—1962.
- Ramãkãnta Ratha—Saptama Ritu.
Section B:
Drama:
- Manoranjan Dãs—Kätha-Ghoda.
- Bijay Mishra—Tata Niranjanä.
Novel:
- Fakir Mohan Senãpati—Chhamãna Ãthaguntha.
- Gopinãth Mohãnty—Dãnãpani.
Short Story:
- Surendra Mohãnty—Marãlara Mrityu.
- Manoj Dãs—Laxmira Abhisãra.
Essay:
- Chittaranjan Dãs—Tranga O Tadit (First Five essays).
- Chandra Sekhar Rath—Mun Satyadharmã Kahuchhi (First five essays).
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