Sindhi is one of the optional literature paper in IAS Exam. It consists of two papers, i.e. (Paper I and II) carries 250 marks each, in a total of 500 marks. This paper is considered an easy one, for aspirants who are well versed with the Sindhi language and are familiar with the grammatical aspects too! It is considered an easy ride for those who are native Sindhi speakers and have a hold on the general aspects of the language. This article provides you with the latest UPSC Sindhi Literature Syllabus for IAS Mains 2022. Download the complete syllabus PDF from here.
UPSC Sindhi Literature Syllabus – Paper I
Answers must be written in Sindhi (Arabic or Devanagari script).
Section A
- Origin and evolution of Sindhi language-views of different scholars.
- Significant linguistic features of Sindhi language, including those pertaining to its phonology, morphology and syntax.
- Major dialects of the Sindhi language.
- Sindhi vocabulary-stages of its growth, including those in the pre-partition and post-partition periods.
- Historical study of various Writing Systems (Scripts) of Sindhi.
- Changes in the structure of Sindhi language in India, after partition, due to influence of other languages and social conditions.
Section B
Sindhi literature through the ages in context of socio-cultural conditions in the respective periods :
- Early medieval literature up to 1350 A.D. including folk literature.
- Late medieval period from 1350 A.D. to 1850 A.D.
- Renaissance period from 1850 A.D. to 1947 A.D.
- Modern period from 1947 and onward.
(Literary genres in Modern Sindhi literature and experiments in poetry, drama, novel, short story, essay, literary criticism, biography, autobiography, memoirs, and travelogues.)
UPSC Sindhi Literature Syllabus – Paper II
Answers must be written in Sindhi (Arabic of Devanagari script). This paper will require the first-hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test the candidates’ critical ability.
Section A
References to context and critical appreciation of the texts included in this section.
Poetry
- “Shah Jo Choond Shair” : ed. H.I. Sadarangani, Published by Sahitya Akademi (First 100 pages)
- “Sachal Jo Choond Kalam” : ed. Kalyan B. Advani Published by Sahitya Akademi (Kafis only)
- “Sami-a-ja Choond Sloka” : ed. B.H. Nagrani Published by Sahitya Akademi (First 100 pages)
- “Shair-e-Bewas” : by Kishinchand Bewas (“Saamoondi Sipoon” portion only)
- “Roshan Chhanvro” : Narayan Shyam
- “Virhange Khanpoije Sindhi Shair jee Choond” : ed. H.I. Sadarangani Published by Sahitya Akademi
Drama
- “Behtareen Sindhi Natak” (One-act Plays) : Edited by M.Kamal Published by Gujarat Sindhi Academy.
- “Kako Kaloomal” (Full-length Play) : by Madan Jumani
Section B
References to context and critical appreciation of the texts included in this section.
- ‘Pakheeara Valar Khan Vichhrya’ (Novel) : by Gobind Malhi
- ‘Sat Deenhan’ (Novel) : by Krishan Khatwani
- ‘Choond Sindhi Kahanyoon’ (Short Stories) Vol. III.:Edited by Prem Prakash, Published by Sahitya Akademi.
- ‘Bandhan’ (Short Stories) : Sundari Uttamchandani
- ‘Behtareen Sindhi Mazmoon’ (Essays) : Edited by Hiro Thakur, published by Gujarat Sindhi Akademi.
- ‘Sindhi Tanqeed’ (Criticism) : Edited by Harish Vaswani : Published by Sahitya Akademi.
- ‘Mumhinjee Hayati-a ja Sona Ropa varqa’ (Autobiography) : by Popati Hiranandani
- “Dr. Choithram Gidwani” (Biography) : by Vishnu Sharma
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