UPSC Kannada Syllabus 2024, Download Language Syllabus PDF

UPSC Kannada Syllabus 2024

The UPSC Kannada syllabus 2024 focuses on testing aspirants’ proficiency in comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to understand long and short passages in Kannada covering a variety of genres including literary, scientific, and social themes. Usage of correct grammar, syntax, and idioms will also be evaluated. The exam aims to gauge aspirants’ rich vocabulary and knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, and word formations in Kannada.

You can download the UPSC CSE Kannada Optional language paper syllabus from the direct link given below.

UPSC Kannada Syllabus 2024 Overview

Kannada literature is an optional subject in UPSC exams. The language has official status and is used widely across southern India. As part of the UPSC mains, the Kannada literature syllabus tests candidates on their comprehension, grammar and vocabulary in the language. Thorough preparation via practicing previous years’ papers is advised.

Kannada Language Syllabus for UPSC CSE 2024

The Kannada literature optional has two papers for UPSC Mains. Those proficient in reading, writing and speaking Kannada, having studied it in school or as their mother tongue, should opt for this rich, evolving literature. Answers must be written in Kannada. The syllabus covers comprehension, grammar and literary analysis.

If you opt for Kannada language as optional in UPSC mains, prepare it thoroughly. Go through the UPSC CSE Syllabus and previous years’ Kannada papers. The CSE Mains includes two test papers on the optional subject selected by the candidate, each for 250 marks.

UPSC CSE Kannada Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

Section A

A. History of Kannada Language

1. Language:
   • Definition and general characteristics.
   • Dravidian Family of Languages: Specific features and classification within the Dravidian language family.
   • Antiquity of Kannada Language: Tracing the origins and historical evidence of Kannada language.
   • Different phases of its Development: Evolutionary stages and significant milestones in the development of Kannada language.
2. Dialects of Kannada Language:
   • Regional and Social variations in Kannada dialects.
   • Various aspects of developments: Phonological and semantic changes, language borrowing, and influences from other languages.

B. History of Kannada Literature

1. Ancient Kannada Literature:
   • Influence and Trends.
   • Study of specified poets: Pampa to Ratnakara Varni, focusing on their content, form, and expression.
     • Pampa
     • Janna
     • Nagachandra
2. Medieval Kannada Literature:
   • Influence and Trends.
   • Study of specific literary genres and poets:
     • Vachana Literature: Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi.
     • Medieval Poets: Harihara, Raghavanka, Kumara-Vyasa.
     • Dasa Literature: Purandara and Kanaka.
     • Sangataya: Ratnakarvarni.
3. Modern Kannada Literature:
   • Influence, trends, and ideologies in modern Kannada literature.
   • Exploration of movements such as Navodaya, Pragatishila, Navya, Dalita, and Bandaya.

Section B

A. Poetics and Literary Criticism

1. Definition and Concepts of Poetry:
   • Understanding poetry in terms of word, meaning, alankara (figures of speech), reeti, rasa (aesthetic experience), dhwani (suggestion), and auchitya (propriety).
2. Interpretations of Rasa Sutra:
   • Analysis and interpretations of the principles of Rasa Sutra in literary works.
3. Modern Trends of Literary Criticism:
   • Overview of formalist, historical, Marxist, feminist, and post-colonial approaches to literary criticism.

B. Cultural History of Karnataka

1. Contribution of Dynasties to Karnataka’s Culture:
   • Exploration of the cultural contributions of Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara rulers in literature and arts.
2. Major Religions of Karnataka:
   • Understanding the cultural impact of major religions in Karnataka.
3. Arts of Karnataka:
   • Analysis of sculpture, architecture, painting, music, and dance in the literary context.
4. Unification of Karnataka and its Impact on Kannada Literature:
   • Examining the cultural and literary implications of the unification of Karnataka.

UPSC CSE Kannada Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

The Paper will require first-hand reading of the Texts prescribed and will be designed
to test the critical ability of the candidates.

Section A

A. Old Kannada Literature

1. Vikramaarjuna Vijaya of Pampa (Cantos 12 & 13):
   • Publisher: Mysore University Publications.
2. Vaddaraadhane:
   • Includes Sukumaraswamyia Kathe and Vidyutchorana Kathe.

B. Medieval Kannada Literature

1. Vachana, Kammata:
   • Editor: K. Marulasiddappa K.R. Nagaraj.
   • Publisher: Bangalore University Publications.
2. Janapriya Kanakasamputa:
   • Editor: D. Javare Gowda.
   • Publisher: Kannada and Culture Directorate, Bangalore.
3. Nambiyannana Ragale:
   • Editor: T.N. Sreekantaiah.
   • Publisher: Ta. Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore.
4. Kumaravyasa Bharata: Karna Parva:
   • Publisher: Mysore University.
5. Bharatesha Vaibhava Sangraha:
   • Editor: Ta. Su. Shama Rao.
   • Publisher: Mysore University.

Section B

A. Modern Kannada Literature

1. Poetry: Hosagannada Kavite:
   • Editor: G.H. Nayak.
   • Publisher: Kannada Saahitya Parishattu, Bangalore.
2. Novels:
   • Bettada Jeeva by Shivarama Karanta
   • Madhavi by Anupama Niranjana
   • Odalaala-Deva-nuru Mahadeva
3. Short Stories: Kannada Sanna Kathegalu:
   • Editor: G.H. Nayak.
   • Publisher: Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.
4. Drama:
   • Shudra Tapaswi by Kuvempu
   • Tughalak by Girish Karnad.
5. Vichara Sahitya: Devaru:
   • Author: A.N. Moorty Rao.
   • Publisher: D.V.K.Moorty, Mysore.

B. Folk Literature:

1. Janapada Swaroopa:
   • Author: Dr. H.M. Nayak.
   • Publisher: Ta. Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore.
2. Janpada Geetaanjali:
   • Editor: D. Javare Gowda.
   • Publisher: Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.
3. Kannada Janapada Kathegalu:
   • Editor: J.S. Paramashiviaah.
   • Publisher: Mysore University.
4. Beedi Makkalu Beledo:
   • Editor: Kalegowda Nagavara.
   • Publisher: Bangalore University.
5. Savirada Ogatugalu:
   • Editor: S.G. Imrapura.

Candidates are advised to build strong Kannada reading and writing skills to score well in this section which carries 100 marks in the UPSC mains exam. Regular practice of previous years’ papers is key for thorough preparation.

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