{"id":37222,"date":"2024-04-09T06:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T06:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37222"},"modified":"2024-04-09T06:41:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T06:41:04","slug":"santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Santhali Literature Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Santhali Literature, an optional subject offered by the UPSC Civil Services Examination. This unique path delves into the rich cultural heritage of the Santhali people, a language spoken by millions across India and recognized as one of the country&#8217;s official languages. By delving into its literary traditions, you&#8217;ll gain insights into the history, beliefs, and social realities of the Santhali community, offering a valuable perspective for your future endeavors in the Indian Civil Services.<\/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-69e278ba47dbc\" 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-69e278ba47dbc\"  \/><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\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Santhali_Paper_1\" title=\"Santhali Paper 1\">Santhali 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\/santhali-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\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_I\" title=\"Part I\">Part I<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_II\" title=\"Part II\">Part II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Santhali_writers\" title=\"Santhali writers\">Santhali writers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_III\" title=\"Part III\">Part III<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Santhali_Paper_2\" title=\"Santhali Paper 2\">Santhali 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_A-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; A\">Section &#8211; A<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Ancient_Literature\" title=\"Ancient Literature:\">Ancient Literature:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Prose\" title=\"Prose\">Prose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Poetry\" title=\"Poetry\">Poetry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Section_%E2%80%93_B-2\" title=\"Section &#8211; B\">Section &#8211; B<\/a><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\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Modern_Literature\" title=\"Modern Literature\">Modern Literature<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_I%E2%80%94Poetry\" title=\"Part I\u2014Poetry\">Part I\u2014Poetry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_II%E2%80%94Novels\" title=\"Part II\u2014Novels\">Part II\u2014Novels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_III%E2%80%94Stories\" title=\"Part III\u2014Stories\">Part III\u2014Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_IV%E2%80%94Drama\" title=\"Part IV\u2014Drama\">Part IV\u2014Drama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#Part_V%E2%80%94Biography\" title=\"Part V\u2014Biography\">Part V\u2014Biography<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#FAQs_on_Santhali_Literature_Optional_Subject_%E2%80%93_UPSC\" title=\"FAQs on Santhali Literature Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC\">FAQs on Santhali Literature Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#1_What_is_Santhali_Literature\" title=\"1. What is Santhali Literature?\">1. What is Santhali Literature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#2_Why_choose_Santhali_Literature_as_an_Optional_Subject\" title=\"2. Why choose Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?\">2. Why choose Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#3_What_are_the_challenges_of_opting_for_Santhali_Literature\" title=\"3. What are the challenges of opting for Santhali Literature?\">3. What are the challenges of opting for Santhali Literature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#4_How_to_prepare_for_Santhali_Literature_as_an_Optional_Subject\" title=\"4. How to prepare for Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?\">4. How to prepare for Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-literature-optional-subject-upsc\/#5_What_are_the_career_prospects_after_choosing_Santhali_Literature\" title=\"5. What are the career prospects after choosing Santhali Literature?\">5. What are the career prospects after choosing Santhali Literature?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/santhali-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=\"Santhali_Paper_1\"><\/span>Santhali 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<p>Part I\u2014History of Santhali Language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Main Austric Language family, population, and distribution.<\/li><li>Grammatical structure of Santhali Language.<\/li><li>Important character of the Santhali Language: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Translation, and Lexicography.<\/li><li>Impact of other languages of Santhali.<\/li><li>Standardization of Santhali Language.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Part II\u2014History of Santhali Literature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Literary trend of the following four periods of the history of Santhali Literature.<ul><li>(a) Ancient Literature before 1854.<br>(b) Missionary period Literature between 1855 to 1889 AD<\/li><li>(c) Medieval period: Literature between 1890 to 1946 AD.<\/li><li>(d) Modern period : Literature from 1947 AD to till date.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Writing tradition in History of Santhali literature.<\/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>Literary forms\u2014Main characteristics, history and development of following literary forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_I\"><\/span>Part I<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Folk Literature in Santhali\u2014folk song, folk tale, phrase, idioms puzzles, and Kudum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_II\"><\/span>Part II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern literature in Santhali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Development of poetry and prominent poets.<\/li><li>Development of prose and prominent writers.<br>(i) Novels and prominent Novelists.<br>(ii) Stories and prominent story writers.<br>(iii) Drama and Prominent Dramatist.<br>(iv) Criticism and prominent critics.<br>(v) Essay, sketches, memoirs, travelogues and prominent writers.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santhali_writers\"><\/span>Santhali writers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shyam Sundar Hembram, Pandit Raghunath Murmu, Barha Beshra, Sadhu Ramchand Murmu, Narayan Soren \u2018Toresutam\u2019, Sarda Prasad Kisku, Raghunath Tudu, Kalipada Soren, Sakla Soren, Digamber Hansda, Aditya Mitra \u2018Santhali\u2019, Babulal Murmu \u2018Adivasi\u2019, Jadumani Beshra, Arjun Hembram, Krishna Chandra Tudu, Rupchand Hansda, Kalendra Nath Mandi, Mahadev, Hansda, Gour Chandra Murmu, Thakur Prasad Murmu, Hara Prasad Murmu, Uday Nath Majhi, Parimal Hembram, Dhirendra Nath Baske, Shyam Charan Hembram, Damayanti Beshra, T.K. Rapaj, Boyha Biswanath Tudu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_III\"><\/span>Part III<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultural Heritage of Santhali tradition, customs, festival and rituals (birth, marriage and death).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santhali_Paper_2\"><\/span>Santhali 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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Literature\"><\/span>Ancient Literature:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prose\"><\/span>Prose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Kherwal Bonso Dhorom Puthi\u2014Majhi Ramdas Tudu \u201cRasika\u201d.<br>(b) Mare Hapramko Reyak Katha\u2014L.O. Scrafsrud.<br>(c) Jomsim Binti Lita\u2014Mangal Chandra Turkulumang Soren.<br>(d) Marang Buru Binti\u2014Kanailal Tudu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poetry\"><\/span>Poetry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Karam Sereng\u2014Nunku Soren.<br>(b) Devi Dasain Sereng\u2014Manindra Hansda.<br>(c) Horh Sereng\u2014W.G. Archer.<br>(d) Baha Sereng\u2014Balaram Tudu.<br>(e) Dong Sereng\u2014Padmashri Bhagwat Murmu \u2018Thakur\u2019.<br>(f) Hor Sereng\u2014Raghunath Murmu.<br>(g) Soros Sereng\u2014Babulal Murmu \u201cAdivasi\u201d.<br>(h) More Sin More Ndia\u2014Rup Chand Hansda.<br>(i) Judasi Madwa Latar\u2014Tez Narayan Murmu.<\/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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Literature\"><\/span>Modern Literature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_I%E2%80%94Poetry\"><\/span>Part I\u2014Poetry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Onorhen Baha Dhalwak\u2014Paul Jujhar Soren.<br>(b) Asar Binti\u2014Narayan Soren \u201cTore Sutam\u201d.<br>(c) Chand Mala\u2014Gora Chand Tudu.<br>(d) Onto Baha Mala\u2014Aditya Mitra \u201cSanthali\u201d.<br>(e) Tiryo Tetang\u2014Hari Har Hansda.<br>(f) Sisirjon Rar\u2014Thakur Prasad Murmu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_II%E2%80%94Novels\"><\/span>Part II\u2014Novels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Harmawak Ato\u2014R.Karstiars (Translator\u2014R.K. Kisku Rapaz).<br>(b) Manu Mati\u2014Chandra Mohan Hansda.<br>(c) Ato Orak\u2014Doman Hansdak.<br>(d) Ojoy Gada Dhiph re\u2014Nathenial Murmu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_III%E2%80%94Stories\"><\/span>Part III\u2014Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Jiyon Gada\u2014Rup Chand Hansda and Jadumani Beshra.<br>(b) Mayajaal\u2014Doman Sahu \u2018Samir\u2019 and Padmashri Bhagwat Murmu \u2018Thakur\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_IV%E2%80%94Drama\"><\/span>Part IV\u2014Drama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Kherwar Bir\u2014Pandit Raghunath Murmu.<br>(b) Juri Khatir\u2014Dr. K.C. Tudu.<br>(c) Birsa Bir\u2014Ravi Lal Tudu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_V%E2%80%94Biography\"><\/span>Part V\u2014Biography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Santal Ko Ren Mayam Gohako\u2014Dr. Biswanath Hansda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Santhali_Literature_Optional_Subject_%E2%80%93_UPSC\"><\/span>FAQs on Santhali Literature Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC<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_Santhali_Literature\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Santhali Literature?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santhali Literature is the rich and vibrant body of literary works written in the Santhali language, spoken by the Santhal people, one of the largest Adivasi (indigenous) communities in India. It encompasses a diverse range of genres, including folk songs, epics, myths, proverbs, and contemporary writings. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Santal_people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opens in a new windowen.wikipedia.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_choose_Santhali_Literature_as_an_Optional_Subject\"><\/span><strong>2. Why choose Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why Santhali Literature can be a good choice for the UPSC Optional Subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unique and Niche:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choosing a less popular subject like Santhali Literature can help you stand out from the competition in the UPSC Mains exam.<\/li><li><strong>Rich Cultural Heritage:<\/strong>&nbsp;Studying Santhali Literature allows you to delve into the history, customs, and traditions of the Santhal people, gaining a deeper understanding of Indian culture.<\/li><li><strong>Scoring Potential:<\/strong>&nbsp;With focused preparation, Santhali Literature has the potential for high marks due to the relatively fewer competitors compared to mainstream subjects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_challenges_of_opting_for_Santhali_Literature\"><\/span><strong>3. What are the challenges of opting for Santhali Literature?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Limited Resources:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finding study materials and coaching specifically for Santhali Literature can be challenging compared to more popular subjects.<\/li><li><strong>Language Proficiency:<\/strong>&nbsp;A strong understanding of Santhali language is necessary to comprehend the nuances of the literature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_to_prepare_for_Santhali_Literature_as_an_Optional_Subject\"><\/span><strong>4. How to prepare for Santhali Literature as an Optional Subject?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for preparing for Santhali Literature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Develop Language Skills:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are not familiar with Santhali, invest time in learning the language.<\/li><li><strong>Collect Study Materials:<\/strong>&nbsp;Look for reference books, research papers, and online resources on Santhali Literature.<\/li><li><strong>Previous Years&#8217; Papers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Analyze previous UPSC question papers to understand the exam format and weightage for different topics.<\/li><li><strong>Join Online Forums:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consider joining online forums or communities dedicated to Santhali Literature for discussions and guidance from experts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_career_prospects_after_choosing_Santhali_Literature\"><\/span><strong>5. 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