Persian · 2020

CSS 2020 Persian Paper

7 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Discuss the role of Persian literature in the spread of Sufism in the Indian Subcontinent.
    Past paper Sufism 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Compare the prose styles of 'Gulistan-e-Saadi' and 'Siyasat-nama' by Nizam al-Mulk Tusi.
    Past paper Classical Prose 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Analyze the features of Persian poetry during the Ghaznavid period, with mention of Unsuri and Farrukhi Sistani.
    Past paper Literary History 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Write a note on the literary and political impact of the 'Mashrutiyat' (Constitutional) period on Persian literature.
    Past paper Modern Iranian Literature 20 marks
  5. Q5
    Translation of a Persian passage into English and an English passage into Persian.
    Past paper Translation 20 marks
  6. Q6
    Interpret and explain the selected verses of Rumi and Hafiz provided in the paper.
    Past paper Poetry Explanation 20 marks
  7. Q7
    Discuss the origin and evolution of the Persian language from Old Persian to Modern Persian.
    Past paper Language Origin 20 marks

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