SYLLABUS M.A.(SIKH STUDIES) PART-II (ANNUAL) FOR 2016 AND 2017 EXAMINATIONS

There are four papers in M.A. (Sikh Studies) Part-II. Each paper carries 100 Marks and is of three hours duration.

PAPER V : Sikh History (1849-1999) 100 Marks PAPER VI : Sikh Literature 100 Marks PAPER VII : Sikh Philosophy 100 Marks PAPER VIII : Sikh Institutions and Culture 100 Marks

Note: There will be no option in any paper.

PAPER-V: SIKH HISTORY (1849-1999) Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 35%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

1. The paper-setter will set a total of nine questions, two from each of the four sections and one short-answer type question which will be compulsory and will cover the whole syllabus. Section E will contain 10 short-answer type questions and will be of 40 marks. Each short-answer type question carries 4 marks. There will be no choice in the compulsory question. From the remaining eight questions, the candidates will attempt one question from each section. Each question will carry 15 marks. Thus the candidates will attempt five questions in all including the compulsory question. 2. The question paper should be strictly in confirmity with the syllabus. 3. Language of the questions should be simple precise and straight forward. As far as possible, quotations are to be avoided. 4. Questions on insignificant aspects of the topic need not to be asked. Stress should be on the important aspects of the topics. 5. If a question consists of some parts, weightage of marks given to each part should be indicated on the question paper itself.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A, B, C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER (Distance Education Students) Maximum Marks: 100 Internal Assessment Marks: 20 Theory Marks: 80 Minimum Pass Marks: 35% Time: 3 Hours

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D & E Section A, B, C & D will have two questions each from the 4 respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. The students are required to attempt one question from each section. Section E will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus. Each short answer type question will carry four marks each and 32 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF DISTANCE EDUCATION CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B ,C,D of the question paper and the entire section E. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in about 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

SECTION-A The and the Colonial (British) Polity upto 1857. The Sikh Resistance from Bhai Maharaj Singh to Bhai Ram Singh, the . The Reformers- the indigenous or the early & the Western (including the Christian Mission and the British Administrators). SECTION-B Sikh Society and Religion in the third quarter of the 19th century. Modernization/Westernization of the Sikhs- The Role of English Education. The Singh Sabhas and Sikh Journalism. Emergence of the Chief Diwan, its Educational and political Role. SECTION-C Sikh's Response to constitutional and Political Movements (1885-1919), Reform Movement (1919-1925). Sikh Politics (1926-1940), Towards the Independence and partition (1940-1950).

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SECTION-D Religion, Language and Politics: Struggle for Punjabi Suba (1950-1966). The Elections and the Sikhs (1952-1972). The Sikhs abroad. The Sikhs and Indian State from (1978-1999). SECTION-E Ten Short-Answer type questions covering the above four sections SUGGESTED READINGS 1. J.S.Grewal : The Sikhs of the Punjab 2. S.Kapur Singh : Parasara Prashna: the of Gobind Singh 3. Harbans Singh (ed) : Essays in Honour of Dr.n Ganda Singh 4. Dr.Kanwarjit Singh : Political Philosophy of the Sikh 5. isrdwr kpUr isMG : swcI swKI

PAPER-VI: SIKH LITERATURE Time: 3Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 35%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

1. The paper-setter will set a total of nine questions, two from each of the four sections and one short-answer type question which will be compulsory and will cover the whole syllabus. Section E will contain 10 short-answer type questions and will be of 40 marks. Each short-answer type question carries 4 marks. There will be no choice in the compulsory question. From the remaining eight questions, the candidates will attempt on question from each section. Each question will carry 15 marks. Thus the candidates will attempt five questions in all including the compulsory question. 2. The question paper should be strictly in confirmity with the syllabus. 3. Language of the questions should be simple precise and straight forward. As far as possible, quotations are to be avoided. 4. Questions on insignificant aspects of the topic need not to be asked. Stress should be on the important aspects of the topics. 5. If a question consists of some parts, weightage of marks given to each part should be indicated on the question paper itself.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A, B, C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER (Distance Education Students) Maximum Marks: 100 Internal Assessment Marks: 20 Theory Marks: 80 Minimum Pass Marks: 35% Time: 3 Hours

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D & E Section A, B, C & D will have two questions each from the 4 respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. The students are required to attempt one question from each section. Section E will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus. Each short answer type question will carry four marks each and 32 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF DISTANCE EDUCATION CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B ,C,D of the question paper and the entire section E. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in about 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

SECTION-A

Early Punjabi Prose 1. Emergence of Janam Sakhi as a literary form. 2. Janam Sakhi Di Dharmik ate Sahitak Mahatta. 3. Sectarian Purpose and Dimensions.

SECTION-B

1. On : Sainapat, Koer Singh and Sukha Singh. 2. On the Ten Gurus : Sarup Das Bhalla and Bhai Santokh Singh. 3. Gur Bilas Patshahi 6 and Ratan Singh Bhangu's Panth Prakash.

SECTION-C Rahitnamas 1. Conception of Rahit in early Sikh Literature 2. Emergence of Formal rahitnamas. 3. Purpose and Content

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SECTION-D Sikh Sahit in the time of British Rule 1. Giani Gyan Singh 2. Bhai Kahn Singh 3. Bhai Vir Singh 4. Bhai Jodh Singh 5. Prof. Puran Singh

Section-E Ten Short-Answer type questions covering the above four sections

SUGGESTED READINGDS 1. fw. ikrpwl isMG : jnm swKI prMprw 2 Dr. W.H. McLeod : The Early Sikh Tradition 3. ipAwrw isMG pdm : rihq nwmy 4 W.H. McLeod (ed) : The Chaupa Singh Rahit Nama 5 W.H. McLeod : The Sikh of the Khalsa.

PAPER-VII: SIKH PHILOSOPHY Time: 3Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 35%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

1. The paper-setter will set a total of nine questions, two from each of the four sections and one short-answer type question which will be compulsory and will cover the whole syllabus. Section E will contain 10 short-answer type questions and will be of 40 marks. Each short-answer type question carries 4 marks. There will be no choice in the compulsory question. From the remaining eight questions, the candidates will attempt on question from each section. Each question will carry 15 marks. Thus the candidates will attempt five questions in all including the compulsory question. 2. The question paper should be strictly in conformity with the syllabus. 3. Language of the questions should be simple precise and straight forward. As far as possible, quotations are to be avoided. 4. Questions on insignificant aspects of the topic need not to be asked. Stress should be on the important aspects of the topics. 5. If a question consists of some parts, weightage of marks given to each part should be indicated on the question paper itself.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A, B, C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER (Distance Education Students) Maximum Marks: 100 Internal Assessment Marks: 20 Theory Marks: 80 Minimum Pass Marks: 35% Time: 3 Hours

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D & E Section A, B, C & D will have two questions each from the 4 respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. The students are required to attempt one question from each section. Section E will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus. Each short answer type question will carry four marks each and 32 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines. .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF DISTANCE EDUCATION CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B ,C,D of the question paper and the entire section E. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in about 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines. SECTION-A

Metaphysics and Epistemology 1. The Nature of the Ultimate Reality 2 Attributes of the God as depicted in Mulmantar 3.Knowledge and Sources - Experience, Revelation, Reason and Intuition.

SECTION-B

Cosmology 1. Creation: Its nature and relation to God

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2. , Kudrat, Maya. 3. Jagat, Time and Space

SECTION-C

Human Existence 1. Jiv- Importance of Human Existence. 2. Ego, Freedom of Will and Transmigration. 3. Ultimate goal of Human Life - Jiwan Mukti, Spirtual Continiuum.

SECTION-D Self-realization 1. Nam Marg. 2 Ethico-Spiritual Progress and Five Khands. 3. Social and Spiritual unity - Sangat and Pangat, and . .

Section-E Ten Short-Answer type questions covering the above four sections

SUGGESTED READINGDS

1. Dr. : Philosophy of . 2. G.S. Talib : : His Vision and Personality 3. Wazir Singh : The Sikh Vision 4 fw. blbIr isMG : Sbd-surq ivcwr 5 srdUl isMG kvISr : is`K Drm drSn 6 vzIr isMG : PlsPw qy is`K PlsPw 7 vzIr isMG : is`K drSnDwrw 8 rwijMdr kOr rohI : sRI guru gRMQ swihb : AiDAwqm qy ivvhwr

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PAPER-VIII: SIKH INSTITUTION AND CULTURE Time: 3Hours Maximum Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 35%

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

1. The paper-setter will set a total of nine questions, two from each of the four sections and one short-answer type question which will be compulsory and will cover the whole syllabus. Section E will contain 10 short-answer type questions and will be of 40 marks. Each short-answer type question carries 4 marks. There will be no choice in the compulsory question. From the remaining eight questions, the candidates will attempt on question from each section. Each question will carry 15 marks. Thus the candidates will attempt five questions in all including the compulsory question. 2. The question paper should be strictly in confirmity with the syllabus. 3. Language of the questions should be simple precise and straight forward. As far as possible, quotations are to be avoided. 4. Questions on insignificant aspects of the topic need not to be asked. Stress should be on the important aspects of the topics. 5. If a question consists of some parts, weightage of marks given to each part should be indicated on the question paper itself.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A, B, C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER (Distance Education Students) Maximum Marks: 100 Internal Assessment Marks: 20 Theory Marks: 80 Minimum Pass Marks: 35% Time: 3 Hours

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D & E Section A, B, C & D will have two questions each from the 4 respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. The students are required to attempt one question from each section. Section E will consist of 8 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus. Each short answer type question will carry four marks each and 32 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEPT. OF DISTANCE EDUCATION CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B ,C,D of the question paper and the entire section E. The Candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in about 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.

SECTION-A Guruship 1. Unity and Continuity. 2. Personal and Impersonal. 3 Guru Granth and Guru Panth.

SECTION-B

Dharamsaal/. 1. Development in History 2. Essential Functions and Management. 3. Historical Gurdwaras. 4. The (Harmandir Sahib)

SECTION-C and other Takhts, Gurmata, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Hukamnama.

SECTION-D

1. Sikh Festivals: Baisakhi, Diwali and Hola. 2. Sikh Sangeet : and Varaan Singing 3. Sikh Rites : Birth, Marriage and Death 4. Sikh Painting

Section-E Ten Short-Answer type questions covering the above four sections

SUGGESTED READINGDS 1. Teja Singh : Ideals and institutions of Sikhism 2. Teja Singh : Essays in Sikhism

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3. Sirdar Kapur Singh : Some Insights into Sikhism. 4. W. Owen Cole & : The Sikh Religion : Beliefs and Piara Singh Sanbhi Practices 5. Jagtej Grewal : Sikh Paintingss

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