Persian · 2021

CSS 2021 Persian Paper

7 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Describe the services rendered by the Mughal Emperors (especially Akbar and Shah Jahan) for the promotion of the Persian language.
    Past paper Subcontinent Influence 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Critically examine the poetry of Parvin E'tesami with emphasis on her social and moral themes.
    Past paper Modern Poets 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Briefly discuss the development of Persian literature during the Safavid period.
    Past paper Literary History 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Define 'Rubai' and discuss the contribution of Omar Khayyam to this genre.
    Past paper Genres of Poetry 20 marks
  5. Q5
    Translate the given Persian passage into English and the English passage into Persian prose.
    Past paper Translation 20 marks
  6. Q6
    Evaluate the importance of the Persian language as a vehicle for Allama Iqbal's philosophical message to the Muslim Ummah.
    Past paper Iqbaliyat 20 marks
  7. Q7
    Explain the provided Persian couplets of Saadi Shirazi with special reference to their didactic (moral) value.
    Past paper Verse Explanation 20 marks

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