Urdu Literature · 2020

CSS 2020 Urdu Literature Paper

5 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Discuss the impact of the Progressive Writers' Movement (Taraqqi Pasand Tehreek) on Urdu literature and how it changed the course of Urdu poetry.
    Past paper Progressive Writers Movement 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Analyze the characteristics of the Urdu Masnavi with special reference to Mir Hasan's 'Sahar-ul-Bayan'.
    Past paper Urdu Masnavi 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Discuss Akbar Allahabadi as a poet of satire who used his art to criticize the blind imitation of Western culture.
    Past paper Akbar Allahabadi 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Examine the role of Shibli Nomani as a critic and how his work 'Muwazna-e-Anis-o-Dabir' set new standards for comparative criticism.
    Past paper Literary Criticism 20 marks
  5. Q5
    Trace the influence of Sufism on the early development of Urdu literature and poetry in the Deccan.
    Past paper Sufism in Urdu 20 marks

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