Nepali Optional Syllabus

The Nepali Optional for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is an ideal option for candidates with a solid grasp of the Nepali language and its literature. The syllabus includes the evolution of Nepali as a language, its grammar, and an extensive study of its classical and modern literary works, such as poetry, prose, and drama. This subject allows candidates to delve into the rich cultural and literary heritage of Nepal and the Nepali-speaking regions. This post provides a detailed breakdown of the syllabus.

Paper I: Nepali Optional Syllabus

1. Section A:

   1. History of the origin and development of Nepali as one of the new Indo Aryan Languages.
   2. Fundamentals of Nepali Grammar and phonology:
      1. Nominal forms and categories:
         Gender, Number, Case, Adjectives, Pronouns, Avyayas
      2. Verbal forms and categories:
         Tense, Aspects, Voice, Roots and Fixes
      3. Nepali Swara and Vyanjana.
   3. Major Dialects of Nepali.
   4. Standardisation and Modernisation of Nepali with special reference to language movements (viz. Halanta Bahiskar, Jharrovad etc.)
   5. Teaching of Nepali language in India—Its history and development with special reference to its sociocultural aspects.

2. Section B:

   1. History of Nepali literature with special reference to its development in India.
   2. Fundamental concepts and theories of Literature:
      Kavya/Sahitya, Kavya Prayojan, Literary genres, Shabda Shakti, Rasa, Alankara, Tragedy, Comedy, Aesthetics, Stylistics.
   3. Major literary trends and movements:
      Swachchhandatavad, Yatharthavad, Astitwavad, Ayamik Movement Contemporary Nepali writings, Postmodernism.
   4. Nepali folklores (the following folk-form only)—Sawai, Jhyaurey, Selo, Sangini, Lahari.

Paper II: Nepali Optional Syllabus

1. Section A:

   1. Santa Jnandil Das: Udaya Lahari
   2. Lekhnath Poudyal: Tarun Tapasi(Vishrams III, V, VI, XII, XV, XVIII only)
   3. Agam Sing Giri: Jaleko Pratibimba Royeko Pratidhwani (The following Poems onlyPrasawako Chichyahatsanga Byunjheko Ek Raat, Chhorolai, Jaleko Pratibimba : Royeko Pratidhwani, Hamro Akashmani Pani Hunchha Ujyalo, Tihar).
   4. Haribhakta Katuwal: Yo Zinadagi Khai Ke Zindagi : (The following poems only-Jeevan : Ek Dristi, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, Akashka Tara Ke Tara, Hamilai Nirdho Nasamjha, Khai Manyata Yahan Atmahutiko Balidan Ko).
   5. Balkrishna Sama: Prahlad
   6. Manbahadur Mukhia: Andhyaroma Banchneharu (The following One-Act only-Andhyaroma Banchneharu’ ‘Suskera’)

2. Section B:

   1. Indra Sundas: Sahara.
   2. Lilbahadur Chhetri: Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau
   3. Rupnarayan Sinha: Katha Navaratna (The following stories only—Biteka Kura, Jimmewari Kasko, Dhanamatiko Cinema—Swapna, Vidhwasta Jeevan).
   4. Indrabahadur Rai: Vipana Katipaya (The following stories only—Raatbhari Huri Chalyo, Jayamaya Aphumatra Lekhapani Aipugi, Bhagi, Ghosh Babu, Chhutuaiyo).
   5. Sanu Lama: Katha Sampaad (The following stories only—Swasni Manchhey, Khani Tarma Ekdin, Phurbale Gaun Chhadyo, Asinapo Manchhey).
   6. Laxmi Prasad: Laxmi Nibandha DevkotaSangraha (The following essays only—Sri Ganeshaya Namha, Nepali Sahityako Itihasma Sarvashrestha Purus, Kalpana, Kala Ra Jeevan, Gadha Buddhiman ki Guru?)
   7. Ramkrishna Sharma: Das Gorkha (The following essays only—Kavi, Samaj Ra Sahitya, Sahityama Sapekshata, Sahityik Ruchiko Praudhata, Nepali Sahityako Pragati).