(Answers must be written in Manipuri)
Paper I
Section A
Language
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.
Significant features of Manipuri language
Phonology: Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
Morphology: Word-class, root and its types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, process of compounding (samas and sandhi).
Syntax: Word order : types of sentences, phrase and clause structures.
Section B
Literary History of Manipuri
Early period (upto 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.
Manipuri Folk Literature
Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb and Riddle.
Aspects of Manipuri Culture
Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncreticism.
Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras; Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang.
Paper II
This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability to assess them.
Section A
Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature
Old Manipuri Literature
O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Numit Kappa
M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.): Thawanthaba Hiran
N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Panthoibi Khonggul
Medieval Manipuri Literature
M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba
R.K.Snahal Singh (Ed.): Ramayana Adi Kanda
N. Khelchandra SIngh (Ed.): Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Chandrakirti Jila Changba
Section B: Modern Manipuri Literature
Poetry and Epic
Poetry
Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1988 (ed.)
Kh. Chaoba Singh: Pi Thadoi, Lamgi Chekla Amada, Loktak
Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani
Minaketan Singh: Kamalda, Nonggumlakkhoda
L. Samarendra Singh: Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
E. Nilakanta Singh: Manipur, Lamangnaba
Shri Biren: Tangkhul Hui
Th. Ibopishak: Anouba Thunglaba Jiba
Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (ed.)
Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Biswa-Prem
Shri Biren: Chaphadraba Laigi Yen
Th. Ibopishak: Norok Patal Prithivi
Epic
A. Dorendrajit Singh: Kansa Bodha
H. Anganghal Singh: Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng (San-Senba, Lei Langba, Shamu Khonggi Bichar)
Drama
S. Lalit Singh: Areppa Marup
G.C. Tongbra: Matric Pass
A. Samarendra: Judge Sahebki Imung
Novel, Short story and Prose
Novel
Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Madhabi
H. Anganghal Singh: Jahera
H. Guno Singh: Laman
Pacha Meetei: Imphal Amasung, Magi Ishing, Nungsitki Phibam
Short-story
Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997 (ed.)
R.K. Shitaljit Singh: Kamala Kamala
M.K. Binodini: Eigi Thahoudraba Heitup Lalu
Kh. Prakash: Wanom Shareng
Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (ed.)
S. Nilbir Shastri: Loukhatpa
R.K. Elangba: Karinunggi
Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
N. Kunjamohon Singh: Ijat Tanba
E. Dinamani: Nongthak Khongnang
Prose
Warenggi Saklon [Due Part (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
Kh. Chaoba Singh: Khamba-Thoibigi Wari Amasung Mahakavya
Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (ed.)
Manisana Shastri: Phajaba
Ch. Manihar Singh: Lai-Haraoba
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)
Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (ed.)
S. Krishnamohan Singh: Lan
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