Persian · 2023

CSS 2023 Persian Paper

7 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Discuss the historical and cultural significance of the Persian language in the Subcontinent during the Mughal era and its impact on local languages.
    Past paper Persian in Subcontinent 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Analyze the life and works of Allama Iqbal with specific focus on his Persian masterpieces 'Asrar-e-Khudi' and 'Rumooz-e-Bekhudi'.
    Past paper Classical Poetry 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Evaluate the contribution of Ferdowsi to Persian literature with special reference to 'Shahnameh' as a source of Iranian national identity.
    Past paper Literary History 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Discuss the evolution of modern Persian poetry in the 20th century, highlighting the contributions of Nima Yushij.
    Past paper Modern Persian Poetry 20 marks
  5. Q5
    Translate the provided Persian prose passage (selected from 'Gulistan-e-Saadi') into English or Urdu.
    Past paper Translation (Persian to English) 20 marks
  6. Q6
    Translate the given English paragraph concerning historical development into correct and idiomatic Persian.
    Past paper Translation (English to Persian) 20 marks
  7. Q7
    Explain and interpret the following Persian couplets (Ash'ar) from Hafiz Shirazi or Saadi Shirazi with reference to the context.
    Past paper Poetry Interpretation 20 marks

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