OPSC OAS Odia Literature Syllabus
Paper-I
Answers must be written in Odia.
Section-A: History of Odia Language
- Origin and development of Odia Language; Influence of Austric, Dravidian, Perso-Arabic and English on Odia Language.
- Morphology : Morphemes (free, bound and complex), derivational and inflectional affixes.
- Syntax : Kinds of sentences and their transformations, structure of sentences.
- Semantics-Different types of change in meaning; Euphemism.
- Common errors in spellings, grammatical uses and construction of sentences.
Section-B: History of Odia Literature
- Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Odia Literature of different periods.
- Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis.
- Typical structural forms of Odia Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi, Chaupadi, Champu).
- Impact of renaissance with special reference to poetry, fiction and essay.
Paper-II
Answers must be written in Odia.
Critical Study of texts – The paper will require firsthand reading of the text and test the critical ability of the candidate.
Section-A
Poetry
(Ancient)
- Sarala Das-Gadaparva from Mahabharata.
- Jaganath Das-Bhagabata- XI Skandha-Jadu Avadhuta Sambada.
(Medieval)
- Dinakrushna Das-Rasakallola- (Chhandas-16 & 34)
- Upendra Bhanja-Lavanyabati (Chhandas-1 & 2)
(Modern)
- Radhanath Ray-Chilika,
- Mayadhar Manasinha – Mahanadire Jyotsna Vihar
- Satchidananda Routray- Bajiraut
- Ramakanta Ratha-Saptama Rutu,
Section-B
Drama:
- Manoranjan Das- Klanta Prajapati
- Bijay Mishra-Tata Niranjana
Novel:
- Fakir Mohan Senapati-Chhamana Athaguntha
- Gopinath Mohanty-Danapani
Short Story
- Surendra Mohanty-Maralara Mrutyu (first five stories)
- Manoj Das-Laxmira Abhisara (first five stories)
Essay:
- Chittaranjan Das-Taranga O Tadit (first five essays).
- Chandra Sekhar Rath-Mun Satyadharma Kahuchhi (first five essays)