Odisha Civil Services Examination Syllabus
OPSC Optional Paper - Odia
Paper-I
Section-A
History of Odia Language
(i) Origin and development of Odia Language; Influence of Austric, Dravidian, Perso-Arabic and English on Odia Language.
(ii) Morphology : Morphemes (free, bound and complex), derivational and inflectional affixes.
(iv) Syntax : Kinds of sentences and their transformations, structure of sentences.
(v) Semantics-Different types of change in meaning; Euphemism.
(vi) Common errors in spellings, grammatical uses and construction of sentences.
Section-B
History of Odia Literature
(i) Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Odia Literature of different periods.
(ii) Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis.
(iii) Typical structural forms of Odia Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi, Chaupadi, Champu).
(iv) Impact of renaissance with special reference to poetry, fiction and essay.
Paper-II
Section-A
Poetry
(Ancient)
Section-B
Drama :
Novel:
Short Story
Essay :