Bodo Optional Syllabus

The Bodo Optional for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is an ideal choice for candidates with a strong foundation in the Bodo language and literature. The syllabus encompasses the historical evolution of the Bodo language, its grammar, and linguistic features, along with a comprehensive study of Bodo literature, including poetry, prose, and folk traditions. It allows aspirants to engage deeply with the cultural and literary heritage of the Bodo community. This post provides a detailed breakdown of the syllabus.

Paper I: Bodo Optional Syllabus

1. History of Bodo Language:

   1. Homeland, language family, its present status and its mutual contact with Assamese.
   2. phonemes : Vowel and Consonant Phonemes.
      Tones.
   3. Morphology : Gender, Case and Case endings, Plural suffix, Definitives, Verbal suffix.
   4. Vocabulary and its sources.
   5. Syntax : Types of sentences, Word Order.
   6. History of scripts used in writing Bodo Language since inception.

2. History of Bodo Literature:

   1. General introduction of Bodo folk Literature.
   2. Contribution of the Missionaries.
   3. Periodization of Bodo Literature.
   4. Critical analysis of different genre (Poetry, Novel, Short Story and Drama).
   5. Translation Literature.

Paper II: Bodo Optional Syllabus

1. Section A:

   1. Khonthai-Methai
      (Edited by Madaram Brahma & Rupnath Brahma)
   2. Hathorkhi-Hala
      (Edited by Pramod Chandra Brahma)
   3. Boroni Gudi Sibsa Arw Aroz : Madaram Brahma
   4. Raja Nilambar : Dwarendra Nath Basumatary
   5. Bibar (prose section)
      (Edited by Satish Chandra Basumatary).

2. Section B:

   1. Bibi Bithai (Aida Nwi) : Bihuram Boro
   2. Radab : Samar Brahma Chaudhury
   3. Okhrang Gongse Nangou : Brajendra Kumar Brahma
   4. Baisagu Arw Harimu : Laksheswar Brahma
   5. Gwdan Boro : Manoranjan Lahary
   6. Jujaini Or : Chittaranjan Muchahary
   7. Mwihoor : Dharanidhar Wary
   8. Hor Badi Khwmsi : Kamal Kumar Brahma
   9. Jaolia Dewan : Mangal Singh Hozowary
   10. Hagra Guduni Mwi : Nilkamal Brahma