Read the complete UPSC CSE Mains Indian Language Manipuri syllabus paper 1 and 2 in English. The qualifying paper on Indian Languages will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard. In IAS Mains Indian Languages, The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking. The aim of the Indian Languages paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and to express his clearly and correctly, in English and Indian Language concerned. In Optional Languages the Minimum marks needed is 30%. (Union Public Service Commission Commonly Known as UPSC says, the papers of Essay, General Studies GS and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance who attain 30% marks in Indian Language and 25% marks in English as minimum qualifying standards in these qualifying papers.)

UPSC IAS Mains Indian Language Manipuri Syllabus For Paper-1

Section A

Language:

(a) General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development; its importance and status among the Tibeto-Burman Languages of North-East India; recent development in the study of Manipuri Language; evolution and study of old Manipuri script.

(b) Significant features of Manipuri Language :
(i) Phonology: Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
(ii) Morphology: Word-class, root and its types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, the process of compounding (Samas and sandhi).
(iii) Syntax: Word order; types of sentences, phrase and clause structures.

Section B

(a) Literary History of Manipuri: Early period (up to 17th Century)–Social and cultural background; Themes, diction and style of the works. Medieval period (18th and 19th Century)-Social, religious and political background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
Modern period-Growth of major literary forms; change of Themes, diction and style.

(b) Manipuri Folk Literature: Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb and Riddle.

(c) Aspects of Manipuri Culture: Pre- Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncretism; Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras; Indigenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang

UPSC IAS Mains Indian Language Manipuri Syllabus For Paper-2

Section A

Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature :

(a) Old Manipuri Literature :

1. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Numit Kappa
2. M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.) : Thawanthaba Hiran
3. N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.) : Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
4. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.) : Panthoibi Khonggul

(b) Medieval Manipuri Literature :

1. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba
2. R.K. Snahal Singh (Ed.): Ramayana Adi Kanda
3. N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.) : Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
4. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.) : Chandrakirti Jila Changba

Section B

Modern Manipuri Literature :

(a) Poetry and Epic :

(I)Poetry :

(a) Manipuri Sheireng (Pub)                Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1998 (Ed.)
Kh. Chaoba Singh :                            Pi Thadoi, Lamgi CheklaAmada, Loktak
Dr. L. Kamal Singh :                           Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani

1. Minaketan Singh : Kamalda, Nonggumlalkkhoda.
2. Samarendra Singh: Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
3. Nilakanta Singh : Manipur, Lamangnaba

Shri Biren :                                        Tangkhul Hui
Th. Ibopishak :                                   Anouba Thunglaba Jiba.

(b) Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (Ed.)

Dr. L. Kamal Singh :                             Biswa-Prem
Shri Biren :                                         Chaphadraba Laigi Yen
Th. Ibopishak :                                    Norok Patal Prithivi

(II) Epic :

1. A. Dorendrajit Singh : Kansa Bodha
2. H. Anganghal Singh : Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng(San-Senba, Lei Langba,Shamu Khonggi Bichar)

(III) Drama :

1. S. Lalit Singh : Areppa Marup
2. G.C. Tongbra : Matric Pass
3. A. Samarendra : Judge Saheb ki Imung

(b) Novel, Short story and Prose :

(I)Novel :

1. Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Madhabi
2. H. Anganghal Singh : Jahera
3. H. Guno Singh : Laman
4. Pacha Meetei : Imphal Amasung, MagiIshing, Nungsitki Phibam

(II) Short-story :

(a) Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997(Ed.)

R.K. Shitaljit Singh :                           Kamala Kamala
M.K. Binodini :                                   Eigi Thahoudraba HeitupLalu
Kh. Prakash :                                     Wanom Shareng

(b) Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (Ed.)

1. Nilbir Shastri :                                 Loukhatpa
   R.K. Elangba :                                 Karinunggi

(c) Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)

1. Kunjamohon Singh: Ijat Tanba
2. Dinamani : Nongthak Khongnang

(III) Prose :

(a) Warenggi Saklon [Due Part] (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)

Kh. Chaoba Singh :                             Khamba-Thoibigi WariAmasung Mahakavya

(b) Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1998 (Ed.)

Manisana Shastri :                               Phajaba
Ch. Manihar Singh :                             Lai-Haraoba

(c)Apunba Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1986 (Ed.)

Ch. Pishak Singh :                               Samaj Amasung Sanskriti
M.K. Binodini :                                    Thoibidu Warouhouida
Eric Newton :                                      Kalagi Mahousa (translated by I.R. Babu)

(d)Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (Ed.)

1. Krishnamohan Singh :                      Lan

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