Paper-I
Answers must be written in Oriya.
Section-A History of Oriya Language
(i) Origin and development of Oriya Language-Influence of Austric, Dravidian,
Perso-Arabic and English on Oriya Language.
(ii) Phonetics and Phonemics : Vowels, Consonants Principles of changes in
Oriya sounds.
(iii) Morphology : Morphemes (free, bound compound and complex),
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derivational
and inflectional affixes, case inflection, conjugation of verb.
(iv) Syntax : Kinds of sentences and their transformation, structure of
sentences.
(v) Semantics-Different types of change in meaning Euphemism.
(vi) Common errors in spellings, grammatical uses and construction of
sentences.
(vii) Regional variations in Oriya Language (Western, Southern and Northern
Oriya) and Dialects (Bhatri and Desia)
Section-B History of Oriya Literature
(i) Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Oriya
Literature of different periods.
(ii) Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis.
(iii) Typical structural forms of Oriya Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi,
Chaupadi, Champu).
(iv) 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)
1. Sărală Das-Shanti Parva from Măhăbharăta.
2. Jaganăth Das-Bhăgăbate, XI Skandha-Jadu Avadhuta Sambăda.
(Medieval)
3. Dinăkrushna Dăs-Rasakallola- (Chhăndas-16 & 34)
4. Upendra Bhanja-Lăvanyabati (Chhăndas-1 & 2)
(Modern)
5. Rădhănăth Răy-Chandrabhăgă
6. Măyădhăr Mănasinha-Jeevan Chită
7. Satchidănanda Routray-Kabită-1962
8. Ramăkănta Ratha-Saptama Ritu.
Section-B Drama :
9. Manoranjan Dăs-Kătha-Ghodă
10. Bijay Mishra-Tata Niranjană
Novel :
11. Fakir Mohan Senăpati-Chhamăna Ăthaguntha
12. Gopinăth Mohanty-Dănăpăni
Short Story
13. Surendra Mohănty-Marălăra Mrityu
14. Manoj Dăs-Laxmira Abhisara
Essay :
15. Chittaranjan Dăs-Taranga O Tadit (First five essays).
16. Chandra Sekhar Rath-Mun Satya-dhărma Kahuchhi (First five essays) |