Essential UPSC Kannada Literature Books
Like other optional subjects, Kannada Literature also comprises two papers- Paper I and Paper II. For those aspirants who do not have a literature background, joining a coaching can be helpful, but it is not mandatory. Ultimately, it is the aspirants' self-confidence and hard work that counts.
To effectively cover
UPSC Kannada Literature Syllabus
, IAS aspirants should consider reading the following Kannada literature books for IAS to prepare for the Mains exam:
Recommended UPSC Kannada Literature Books for Optional Paper-I:
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History of Kannada Language-M.H. Krishnaiah
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Kannada Bhasha Shastra- R.Y. Dharwadkar
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Kannada Sahitya Charitre- R.S. Mugali
For those IAS aspirants aiming for
UPSC 2021
, they can align their IAS preparation as per the set exam pattern and more.
Suggested UPSC Kannada Literature Books for Optional Paper-II:
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Bettada Jeeva-Shivarama Karanth
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Madhavi-Arupama Niranjana
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Odalaala-Devanuru Mahadeva
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Devaru- A.N. Moorty Rao
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Janapada Swaroopa-Dr. H.M. Nayak.
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Janapriya Kanakasamputa-D.G Javare Gowda
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Kannada Janapada Kathegalu-J.S. Paramashivaiah
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Kannada Sanna Kathegalu-G.H. Nayak
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Kumaravyasa Bharata-Kumaravyasa
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Nambiyannana Raagale-T.N. Sreekantaiah
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Pampana Samastha Bharata Kathamrita-L. Basavaraju
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Shudra Tapaswi-Kuvempu
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Tughlaq-Girish Karnad.
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Vachana Kammata-K. Marulasiddappa K.R. Nagaraj
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Vikramarjuna Vijaya of Pampa
Aspirants, who are proficient in Kannada, also have the option to write the Mains IAS exam in the Kannada language. It is advisable to review previous years' IAS Kannada Question papers for the optionals as it has been observed that a significant portion of static concepts get repeated every few years.
Strategies for UPSC Kannada Literature Optional
Here are a few guiding principles while preparing for Kannada literature optional:
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Cultivate an interest in Kannada literature classics, it will make the preparation process more enjoyable.
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Attempt to solve at least the past five years of Kannada optional papers as it has been noticed that up to 50% of the concepts get reiterated in subsequent exams.
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Regularly review the UPSC Kannada literature syllabus.
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Develop a habit of taking an analytical view of the books you read for this subject, as the most scoring sections of both papers focus on the analysis of various works.
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Always prepare your own Kannada literature notes for IAS and use them for revision. It would be beneficial to compare them with notes of successful candidates to ensure no important topic has been missed.
