UPSC Kashmiri Syllabus 2024, Download Language Syllabus PDF

UPSC Kashmiri Syllabus 2024

The Kashmiri language syllabus for UPSC CSE 2024 focuses on comprehension, précis writing, translation, and grammar. Candidates must demonstrate strong reading and listening comprehension in Kashmiri, ability to summarize passages precisely, translate texts accurately between Kashmiri and English, and apply rules of Kashmiri grammar properly in sentences. Grammar topics include noun declensions, verb conjugations, prepositions, idioms, and word order.

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

UPSC Kashmiri Syllabus 2024 Overview

The UPSC Kashmiri literature syllabus tests reading, writing, and comprehension in Kashmiri. Candidates must write the exam in Kashmiri using the Perso-Arabic script. Proficiency in the language is essential. Regular practice in reading, writing, and speaking Kashmiri will help aspirants master the UPSC syllabus and exam.

Kashmiri Literature Syllabus for UPSC CSE 2024

The UPSC Kashmiri optional exam tests language proficiency and literary knowledge. Paper 1 covers Kashmiri linguistics, grammar, dialects, and literature through the 20th century. Paper 2 examines Kashmiri poetry, short stories, novels, drama, literary criticism, and folk literature. Regular reading and writing practice in Kashmiri is essential to master the content across the two papers.

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

UPSC CSE Kashmiri Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

Section A

1. Genealogical relationship of the Kashmiri language:
   • Various Theories
2. Areas of Occurrence and Dialects:
   • Geographical/Social
3. Phonology and Grammar:
   • Vowel and Consonant system
   • Nouns and Pronouns with various case inflections
   • Verbs: Various types and Tenses
4. Syntactic Structure:
   • Simple, Active, and Declarative Statements
   • Coordination
   • Relativization

Section B

1. Kashmiri literature in the 14th century:
   • Socio-cultural and intellectual background with special reference to Lal Dyad and Sheikhul Alam
2. Nineteenth-century Kashmiri literature:
   • Development of various genres: Vatsun, Ghazal, and Mathnavi
3. Kashmiri literature in the first half of the twentieth century:
   • Special reference to Mahjoor and Azad and other various literary influences
4. Modern Kashmiri literature:
   • Development of the Short Story, Drama, Novel, and Nazm

UPSC CSE Kashmiri Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

Section A

1. Intensive study of Kashmiri poetry up to the nineteenth century:
   • Lal Dyad
   • Sheikhul Aalam
   • Habba Khatoon
2. Kashmiri poetry: 19th Century
   • Mahmood Gami (Vatsans)
   • Maqbool Shah (Gulrez)
   • Rasool Mir (Ghazals)
   • Abdul Ahad Nadim (N’at)
   • Krishanjoo Razdan (Shiv Lagun)
   • Sufi Poets
3. Twentieth-century Kashmiri poetry
   • Text in Azich Kashir Shairi
4. Literary Criticism and Research Work:
   • Development and various trends

Section B

1. An Analytical Study of the short story in Kashmiri:
   • Afsana Majmu’a
   • Kashur Afsana Az
   • Hamasar Kashur Afsana
   • Short story writers: Akhtar Mohi-ud Din, Kamil, Hari Krishan Kaul, Hraday Kaul Bharti, Bansi Nirdosh, Gulshan Majid
2. Novel in Kashmiri:
   • Mujrim by G. N. Gowhar
   • Marun – Ivan Ilyichun (Kashmiri version of Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich)
3. Drama in Kashmiri:
   • Natuk Kariv Band by Hari Krishan Kaul
   • Qk Angy Natuk
   • Razi Oedipus
4. Kashmiri Folk Literature:
   • Kashur Luki Theatre by Mohammad Subhan Bhagat
   • Kashiry Luki Beeth (all volumes)

To prepare for the UPSC Kashmiri optional, devote time daily to reading Kashmiri literature, newspapers, magazines, and other texts out loud. Write short summaries and essays in Kashmiri frequently. Listen to Kashmiri news and radio programs. Speak Kashmiri with native speakers when possible. Focus on vocabulary expansion, grammar rules, translating texts, and literary analysis. Thorough preparation will enable tackling the UPSC exam successfully.

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