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MANIPURI
– Optional (Main
Examination)
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Paper-I
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Answers
must be written in Manipuri.
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Section-A
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| Language :
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a) 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.
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| b) Significant features of Manipuri
language :
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i)
Phonology-Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and
its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
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ii)
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).
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| iii) Syntax : Word order : types of
sentences, pharse and clause structures.
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Section-B
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a) Literary
History of Manipuri :
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Early period (upto 17th century)-Social
and cultural background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
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Medieval period (18th and 19th century)-
Social, religious and political background; Themes, diction and style of
the works.
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Modern period-Growth of major literary
forms; change of Themes, diction and style.
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b) Manipuri
Folk Literature :
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Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad,
Proverb and Riddle.
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c) Aspects of
Manipuri Culture :
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Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of
Hinduism and the process of syncreticism.
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Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras;
Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang.
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PAPER
II
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Answers
must be written in Manipuri.
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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.
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Section-A
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| Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature
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a) Old Manipuri Literature
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1. O. Bhogeswar Singh
(Ed.) : Numit Kappa
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2. M. Gourachandra Singh
(Ed.) : Thawanthaba Hiran
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3. N. Khelchandra Singh
(Ed.) : Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
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4. M. Chandra Singh
(Ed.) : Panthoibi Khonggul
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b)
Medieval
Manipuri Literature :
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1. M. Chandra Singh
(Ed.) : Samsok Ngamba
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2. R.K.Snahal Singh
(Ed.) : Ramayana Adi Kanda
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3. N. Khelchandra SIngh
(Ed.) : Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
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4. O. Bhogeswar Singh
(Ed.) : Chandrakirti Jila Changba
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Section-B
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| Modern Manipuri Literature :
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a) Poetry and Epic :
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(I) Poetry :
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a) Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri
Sahitya Parishad, 1988 (ed.)
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Kh.
Chaoba Singh : Pi Thadoi, Lamgi Chekla Amada, Loktak
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Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Nirjanata, Nirab
Rajani
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A.
Minaketan Singh : Kamalda, Nonggumlakkhoda
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L. Samarendra Singh : Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
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E.
Nilakanta Singh : Manipur, Lamangnaba
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Shri
Biren : Tangkhul Hui
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Th.
Ibopishak : Anouba Thunglaba Jiba
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b)
Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub)
Manipur
University
1998 (ed.)
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Dr.
L. Kamal Singh : Biswa-Prem
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Shri
Biren : Chaphadraba Laigi Yen
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Th.
Ibopishak : Norok Patal Prithivi
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(II)
Epic :
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1.
A. Dorendrajit Singh : Kansa Bodha
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2. H. Anganghal Singh : Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng (San-Senba, Lei-Langba,
Shamu Khonggi Bichar)
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(III)
Drama
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1.
S. Lalit Singh : Areppa Marup
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2.
G.C. Tongbra :
Matric
Pass
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3.
A. Samarendra : Judge Sahebki Imung
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b)
Novel, Short-story and Prose :
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(I)
Novel :
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1.
Dr. L. Kamal Singh
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Madhabi
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2. H. Anganghal Singh :
Jahera
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3. H. Guno Singh
: Laman
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4.
Pacha Meetei
: Imphal
Amasung, Magi Ishing, Nungsitki Phibam
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(II)
Short-story :
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a)
Kanchi Warimacha (Pub)
Manipur
University
1997 (ed.)
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R.K.
Shitaljit Singh : Kamala Kamala
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M.K.
Binodini : Eigi Thahoudraba Heitup Lalu
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Kh. Prakash : Wanom
Shareng
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b)
Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994
(ed.)
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S. Nilbir Shastri :
Loukhatpa
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R.K. Elangba :
Karinunggi
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c)
Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
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N. Kunjamohon Singh :
Ijat Tanba
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E. Dinamani : Nongthak
Khongnang
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(III)
Prose :
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a)
Warenggi Saklon [Due Part (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
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Kh. Chaoba Singh :
Khamba-Thoibigi Wari Amasung Mahakavya
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b) Kanchi
Wareng (Pub)
Manipur
University
1998 (ed.)
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B. Manisana Shastri :
Phajaba
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Ch.
Manihar Singh : Lai-Haraoba
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c)
Apunba Wareng. (Pub)
Manipur
University
, 1986 (ed.)
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Ch.
Pishak Singh : Samaj Amasung, Sanskriti
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M.K.
Binodini : Thoibidu Warouhouida
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Eric
Newton : Kalagi Mahousa (translated by I.R. Babu)
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d)
Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (ed.)
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S. Krishnamohan Singh
: Lan
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