Cluster University Jammu 1st Semester Urdu Literature Study of Urdu Prose Previous Year Question Paper
The Previous Year Question Paper of “Study of Urdu Prose” in 1st semester Urdu Literature at Cluster University Jammu is the most scoring, thought-provoking and emotionally powerful paper that every student solves 15–20 times. This 3-hour, 70-mark paper (plus 30 marks internal) beautifully introduces the magic of Urdu nasr. Section A contains 10 compulsory short questions on evolution of Urdu nasr, definitions of Dastan, Novel, Afsana, Drama, Inshaiya, Khaka, Mazmoon, Sawaneh Nigari and major prose writers (Sir Syed, Hali, Deputy Nazir Ahmad, Premchand, Shibli, Azad, Nazeer Ahmad, Rashid-ul-Khairi). Section B tests explanation with context from prescribed texts – Inshaiya (Pitras Bukhari, Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi), Khaka (Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shaukat Thanvi), Afsane of Saadat Hasan Manto (Toba Tek Singh, Thanda Gosht, Khol Do), Krishan Chander, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Qurratulain Hyder, Ismat Chughtai. Section C carries three long questions — detailed critical appreciation of any one afsana/inshaiya (20 marks), life & art of any two prose writers (15 marks), and characteristics of modern Urdu afsana or inshaiya with examples (15 marks). Every year at least one afsana of Manto or one inshaiya of Pitras is directly repeated. Students who solve the last 10 years’ papers develop extraordinary Urdu tahreer and score 95–100 easily. Toppers maintain a personal “100 Afsane + 50 Inshaiye + Prose Writers Timeline Book”. This question paper is therefore not just an exam — it is the direct gateway to JKPSC Urdu Lecturer, Urdu journalism, script writing, translation jobs, Radio Pakistan, Doordarshan, and Urdu content creation careers. Practising it repeatedly turns a beginner into a master nasr-nigar and sensitive reader within the very first semester. (332 words)
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Study of Urdu Prose (Course Code usually URDL-102C or Major-102) is a 6-credit Core Course (4 Theory + 2 Tutorial) under NEP-2020 at Cluster University Jammu, focusing exclusively on the development and beauty of modern Urdu prose. Unit-wise Syllabus & Marks Distribution: Unit I: Evolution of Urdu Prose (15 marks) → Beginning of Urdu nasr – Fort William College, Delhi College; Sir Syed’s contribution; Aligarh Movement and prose; major forms – Dastan, Novel, Afsana, Drama, Inshaiya, Khaka, Mazmoon, Tanqeed, Sawaneh. Unit II: Prescribed Inshaiya & Khaka (20 marks) → Selected Inshaiya: Pitras Bukhari (3–4 pieces), Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi (2–3 pieces); Khaka: Shaukat Thanvi, Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Colonel Muhammad Khan. Unit III: Prescribed Afsane – Progressive & Modern (20 marks) Manto: Toba Tek Singh, Thanda Gosht, Khol Do, Naya Qanoon; Krishan Chander: Annadata, Kalu Bhangi; Rajinder Singh Bedi: Lajwanti; Qurratulain Hyder: Housing Society; Ismat Chughtai: Lihaaf, Chauthi ka Joda. Unit IV: Characteristics & Critical Study (15 marks) → Special features of modern Urdu afsana, inshaiya & khaka; psychological depth, social realism, feminism, partition tragedy, satire & humour in Urdu prose. Examination Scheme: • Theory: 70 marks (Section A: 10×1 = 10 compulsory; Section B: 5/7 × 6 = 30 short answers/explanations; Section C: 3/5 × 10 = 30 long answers/critical appreciation) • Internal Assessment: 20 marks (tests + assignment + attendance) • Tutorial/Practical: 10 marks (reading, discussion, creative writing) Tutorial Component (Compulsory): 1. Reading & discussion of 15 afsane & 10 inshaiye 2. Writing one original afsana & one inshaiya 3. Presentation on any prose writer Recommended Books: 1. Manto ke Afsane (selected) 2. Pitras ke Mazameen 3. Urdu Afsana – Gyan Chand Jain 4. Jadeed Urdu Nasr – Waqar Azeem 5. Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu – Prof. Gopi Chand Narang Preparation Strategy: Memorise plot & central idea of every afsana, revise writer chronology daily, practise 10 critical appreciations, solve last 10 years’ papers. This paper guarantees 95+ marks and opens doors to Urdu media, literature & teaching careers. (548 words)
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