Modern Indian Literature

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Who is considered the father of modern Indian literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  3. Premchand

  4. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is considered the father of modern Indian literature for his pioneering work in the Bengali language.

Which of the following is not a major language of modern Indian literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is not a major language of modern Indian literature, although it is widely used in Indian writing.

Which of the following is a major theme in modern Indian literature?

  1. Nationalism

  2. Social reform

  3. Individualism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nationalism, social reform, and individualism are all major themes in modern Indian literature.

Who is considered the greatest poet of modern Indian literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is considered the greatest poet of modern Indian literature for his Nobel Prize-winning work, Gitanjali.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian literature?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Anand Math

  3. Godan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gitanjali, Anand Math, and Godan are all major works of modern Indian literature.

Who is considered the father of the Indian novel?

  1. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  2. Premchand

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is considered the father of the Indian novel for his pioneering work, Anand Math.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian fiction?

  1. Godaan

  2. Nirmala

  3. Chandrakanta

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Godaan, Nirmala, and Chandrakanta are all major works of modern Indian fiction.

Who is considered the greatest short story writer of modern Indian literature?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premchand is considered the greatest short story writer of modern Indian literature for his realistic and poignant stories of rural life.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian drama?

  1. Mrichchakatika

  2. Sakuntala

  3. Abhijnanashakuntalam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abhijnanashakuntalam is a major work of modern Indian drama for its lyrical beauty and philosophical insights.

Who is considered the greatest playwright of modern Indian literature?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is considered the greatest playwright of modern Indian literature for his lyrical beauty and philosophical insights.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian poetry?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Na Hanyate

  3. Madhushala

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gitanjali, Na Hanyate, and Madhushala are all major works of modern Indian poetry.

Who is considered the greatest poet of modern Indian literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is considered the greatest poet of modern Indian literature for his Nobel Prize-winning work, Gitanjali.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian literature?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Anand Math

  3. Godan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gitanjali, Anand Math, and Godan are all major works of modern Indian literature.

Who is considered the father of the Indian novel?

  1. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  2. Premchand

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is considered the father of the Indian novel for his pioneering work, Anand Math.

Which of the following is a major work of modern Indian fiction?

  1. Godaan

  2. Nirmala

  3. Chandrakanta

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Godaan, Nirmala, and Chandrakanta are all major works of modern Indian fiction.

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