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UPSC Sindhi Literature Syllabus For IAS Mains 2020

Sindhi is one of the optional literature paper in IAS Mains Exam. It consists of two papers, i.e. (paper 1 and 2) 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 Sindhi literature optional syllabus for UPSC IAS Mains 2020. Download the complete syllabus PDF from here.

UPSC Mains Sindhi 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 Mains Sindhi 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.

(1) 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

(2) 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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Facts about the Sindhi Language

Sindhi is commonly grouped under the languages that belong to the Indo Aryan group of languages. It was in the year 1853 when the Arabic script was used for representing the Sindhi language in the written format.

The language of Sindhi is divulged in a controversy relating to its historical origins. Some experts believe it existed even before the dawn of Sanskrit language in India.

Some people do not mark these arguments and connect it to its location and say it thrived in the Indus valley many centuries ago. Both arguments have their own set of historical debates backed by facts and linguistic records, yet none of them has been proved until now.

Shah Abdul Latif has been revered and considered to be the greatest poet of Sindhi language till date. Qadi Qadan has written beautiful poems in the language, and he is also considered as the first important poet of the Sindhi language era. Shah Abdul Latif rose to prominence in the later part of 17th century.

Shah Abdul Latif has been commended by many language experts for his outstanding depiction of beauty through the Sindhi language. Not only is his depiction considered to be drawn towards heavy emotions and deep invoked thoughts, but he has also penetrated the minds of the readers and has given beautiful art forms for his era. His beautiful collection named Rasalo has made a mark in the minds of the readers of yesteryear and stands relevant till date.

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