{"id":37068,"date":"2024-04-08T07:04:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T07:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37068"},"modified":"2024-04-08T09:45:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T09:45:44","slug":"bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodo Literature Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-%20GS%20Integrated\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GS-Integrated-1280\u00d7300.svg\" alt=\"If you are reading History for UPSC like it should be - focusing on concepts rather than just facts - History will be fun &amp; rewarding!\" class=\"wp-image-22516\" width=\"778\" height=\"181\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Best IAS Coaching<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The UPSC Civil Services Examination offers Bodo Literature as an optional subject, delving into the rich literary heritage of the Bodo people. This subject equips aspirants with a comprehensive understanding of Bodo literature, encompassing its history, prominent authors, diverse genres like poetry and drama, and the recurring themes that resonate within Bodo society. By opting for Bodo Literature, candidates embark on a journey to explore the cultural and social landscape of the Bodos, gaining valuable insights applicable not just to the exam but also to a deeper understanding of India&#8217;s vibrant literary tapestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f125315403a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f125315403a\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Bodo_Paper_1\" title=\"Bodo Paper 1\">Bodo Paper 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A\" title=\"Section &#8211; A\">Section &#8211; A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Bodo_Paper_2\" title=\"Bodo Paper 2\">Bodo Paper 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; A\">Section &#8211; A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#1_What_is_Bodo_Literature_Optional_in_UPSC\" title=\"1. What is Bodo Literature Optional in UPSC?\">1. What is Bodo Literature Optional in UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#2_Who_should_opt_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\" title=\"2. Who should opt for Bodo Literature Optional?\">2. Who should opt for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#3_What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\" title=\"3. What is the exam pattern for Bodo Literature Optional?\">3. What is the exam pattern for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#4_How_to_prepare_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\" title=\"4. How to prepare for Bodo Literature Optional?\">4. How to prepare for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#5_Are_there_any_advantages_to_choosing_Bodo_Literature_Optional\" title=\"5. Are there any advantages to choosing Bodo Literature Optional?\">5. Are there any advantages to choosing Bodo Literature Optional?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bodo-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodo_Paper_1\"><\/span>Bodo Paper 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_A\"><\/span>Section &#8211; A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>History of Bodo Language<\/li><li>Homeland, language family, its present status and its mutual contact with Assamese.<ul><li>(a) phonemes: Vowel and Consonant Phonemes.<\/li><li>(b) Tones.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Morphology: Gender, Case and Case endings, Plural suffix, Definitives, Verbal suffix.<\/li><li>Vocabulary and its sources.<\/li><li>Syntax: Types of sentences, Word Order.<\/li><li>History of scripts used in writing Bodo Language since inception.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_B\"><\/span>Section &#8211; B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>History of Bodo Literature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General introduction of Bodo folk Literature.<\/li><li>Contribution of the Missionaries.<\/li><li>Periodization of Bodo Literature.<\/li><li>Critical analysis of different genres (Poetry, Novel, Short Story, and Drama).<\/li><li>Translation Literature.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodo_Paper_2\"><\/span>Bodo Paper 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_A-2\"><\/span>Section &#8211; A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Khonthai-Methai (Edited by Madaram Brahma &amp; Rupnath Brahma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Hathorkhi-Hala (Edited by Pramod Chandra Brahma)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Boroni Gudi Sibsa Arw Aroz : Madaram Brahma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Raja Nilambar : Dwarendra Nath Basumatary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(e) Bibar (prose section) (Edited by Satish Chandra Basumatary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_%E2%80%93_B-2\"><\/span>Section &#8211; B<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Bibi Bithai (Aida Nwi) : Bihuram Boro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Radab : Samar Brahma Chaudhury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Okhrang Gongse Nangou : Brajendra Kumar Brahma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Baisagu Arw Harimu : Laksheswar Brahma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(e) Gwdan Boro : Manoranjan Lahary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(f) Jujaini Or : Chittaranjan Muchahary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(g) Mwihoor : Dharanidhar Wary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(h) Hor Badi Khwmsi : Kamal Kumar Brahma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(i) Jaolia Dewan : Mangal Singh Hozowary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(j) Hagra Guduni Mwi : Nilkamal Brahma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Bodo_Literature_Optional_in_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Bodo Literature Optional in UPSC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bodo Literature Optional is a subject offered in the UPSC Civil Services Examination where you study literary works written in the Bodo language. It covers the history, prominent authors, various literary forms, and recurring themes within Bodo literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_should_opt_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\"><\/span><strong>2. Who should opt for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This subject is ideal for candidates with a strong interest and background in Bodo language and culture. Familiarity with the language allows for a deeper understanding and analysis of the literature, making preparation more enjoyable and potentially scoring higher marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\"><\/span><strong>3. What is the exam pattern for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bodo Literature Optional consists of two papers, each carrying 250 marks. Both papers are divided into two sections with four questions each. You have to attempt five questions, with Question 1 and Question 5 being compulsory. The remaining three can be chosen from the remaining six, ensuring at least one from each section. Importantly, answers must be written in Bodo language only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_to_prepare_for_Bodo_Literature_Optional\"><\/span><strong>4. How to prepare for Bodo Literature Optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a general approach for preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Build a strong foundation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Utilize textbooks, literary anthologies, and critical essays to understand the core concepts of Bodo literature.<\/li><li><strong>Master the syllabus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ensure you cover all topics mentioned in the official UPSC syllabus for Bodo Literature Optional [search UPSC Bodo Literature Optional Syllabus for UPSC Mains].<\/li><li><strong>Develop writing practice:<\/strong>&nbsp;Regularly write analytical essays and critiques on Bodo literature to improve your analytical and expressive skills in the Bodo language.<\/li><li><strong>Analyze toppers&#8217; copies:<\/strong>&nbsp;Refer to toppers&#8217; answer sheets (if available) to understand effective writing styles and answer structuring for the exam.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Are_there_any_advantages_to_choosing_Bodo_Literature_Optional\"><\/span><strong>5. Are there any advantages to choosing Bodo Literature Optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you possess a genuine interest in Bodo literature and are comfortable with the language, opting for this subject can be advantageous. 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