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Bodo Optional Syllabus for UPSC 2025
Complete syllabus guide for Bodo Optional in UPSC Civil Services Examination. Master both papers with our comprehensive study material.
Important Note: Answers must be written in Bodo
Section A: 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
Section B: 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
The paper will require first-hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test the critical ability of the candidates.
Section A
- (a) Khonthai-Methai (Edited by Madaram Brahma & Rupnath Brahma)
- (b) Hathorkhi-Hala (Edited by Pramod Chandra Brahma)
- (c) Boroni Gudi Sibsa Arw Aroz: Madaram Brahma
- (d) Raja Nilambar: Dwarendra Nath Basumatary
- (e) Bibar (prose section) (Edited by Satish Chandra Basumatary)
Section B
- (a) Bibi Bithai (Aida Nwi): Bihuram Boro
- (b) Radab: Samar Brahma Chaudhury
- (c) Okhrang Gongse Nangou: Brajendra Kumar Brahma
- (d) Baisagu Arw Harimu: Laksheswar Brahma
- (e) Gwdan Boro: Manoranjan Lahary
- (f) Jujaini Or: Chittaranjan Muchahary
- (g) Mwihoor: Dharanidhar Wary
- (h) Hor Badi Khwmsi: Kamal Kumar Brahma
- (i) Jaolia Dewan: Mangal Singh Hozowary
- (j) Hagra Guduni Mwi: Nilkamal Brahma
Recommended Study Resources
Essential Books
- • An Introduction to the Bodo Language by S.K. Bhuyan
- • History of Bodo Literature by Madhuram Boro
- • Bodo Grammar and Structure by N.N. Basumatary
- • Aspects of Bodo Literature by K.C. Basumatary
- • Bodo Language and Script by P.C. Bhattacharya
Cultural Studies
- • Bodo Folk Literature and Culture by M. Brahma
- • Bodo Cultural Studies by D.N. Basumatary
- • Modern Bodo Literature by B.K. Brahma
- • Bodo Traditions and Customs
- • Folk Tales and Mythology of Bodo
Academic Resources
- • Bodo Sahitya Sabha publications
- • Research Papers on Bodo Language
- • Linguistic Studies of Bodo
- • Journal of Bodo Literature
- • Bodo Language Documentation
Practice Materials
- • Previous Years' UPSC Bodo Papers
- • Model Question Papers
- • Bodo Grammar Exercises
- • Literature Analysis Worksheets
- • Writing Practice Materials