Gujarati Optional Syllabus

The Gujarati Optional for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is a preferred choice for candidates with a background or interest in Gujarati literature and language. The syllabus covers a broad spectrum of topics, including classical and modern Gujarati literature, literary criticism, prose, and poetry. Aspirants can explore various literary movements, significant authors, and their contributions to Gujarati literature. This subject allows candidates to develop a deeper understanding of linguistic and cultural heritage. This post provides a detailed breakdown of the syllabus.

Paper I: Gujarati Optional Syllabus

1. Section A:

   1. Gujarati Language : Form and History

      1. History of Gujarati Language with special reference to New Indo-Aryan i.e. last one thousand years.
      2. Significant features of the Gujarati language : phonology, morphology and syntax.
      3. Major dialects : Surti, pattani, charotari and Saurashtri.

   2. History of Gujarati literature Medieval :

      1. Jaina tradition
      2. Bhakti tradition : Sagun and Nirgun (Jnanmargi)
      3. Non-sectarian tradition (Laukik parampara)

   3. History of Gujarati literature Modern :

      1. Sudharak yug
      2. Pandit yug
      3. Gandhi yug
      4. Anu-Gandhi yug
      5. Adhunik yug

2. Section B:

   1. Medieval:

      1. Narratives : Rasa, Akhyan and Padyavarta
      2. Lyrical: Pada

   2. Folk:

      1. Bhavai

   3. Modern:

      1. Fiction : Novel and Short Story
      2. Drama
      3. Literary Essay
      4. Lyrical Poetry

   4. Criticism:

      1. History of theoretical Gujarati criticism.
      2. Recent research in folk tradition.

Paper II: Gujarati Optional Syllabus

1. Section A:

   1. Medieval:

      1. Vasantvilas phagu—AJNATKRUT
      2. Kadambari—BHALAN
      3. Sudamacharitra—PREMANAND
      4. Chandrachandravatini varta—SHAMAL
      5. Akhegeeta—AKHO

   2. Sudharakyug & Pandityug:

      1. Mari Hakikat—NARMADASHA
      2. Farbasveerah—DALPATRAM
      3. Saraswatichandra-Part 1—GOVARDHANRAM TRIPATHI
      4. Purvalap—‘KANT’ (MANISHANKAR RATNAJI BHATT)
      5. Raino Parvat—RAMANBHAI NEELKANTH

2. Section B:

   1. Gandhiyug & Anu Gandhiyug:

      1. Hind Swaraj—MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI
      2. Patanni Prabhuta—KANHAIYALAL MUNSHI
      3. Kavyani Shakti—RAMNARAYAN VISHWANATH PATHAK
      4. Saurashtrani Rasdhar-Part 1—ZAVERCHAND MEGHANI
      5. Manvini Bhavai—PANNALAL PATEL
      6. Dhvani—RAJENDRA SHAH

   2. Adhunik yug:

      1. Saptapadi—UMASHANKAR JOSHI
      2. Janantike—SURESH JOSHI
      3. Ashwatthama—SITANSHU YASHASCHANDRA