Telugu Literature in the Vijayanagara Empire

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Who is considered the greatest Telugu poet of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinatha is is an epic poem by Srinatha that tells the tale of the Palnadu region and the conflicts between the Chalukyas and the Cholas.

Who is known for his philosophical and didactic poems, often using simple language and wit?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vemana is famous for his short poems called "Vemana Satakam," which convey philosophical and didactic messages using simple language and wit.

Which Telugu poet is known for his translation of the Sanskrit epic "Bhagavata Purana" into Telugu?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Potana is renowned for his translation of the "Bhagavata Purana" into Telugu, which is considered a masterpiece of Telugu literature.

What is the name of the literary genre that flourished during the Vijayanagara Empire, often characterized by ornate language and complex poetic structures?

  1. Prabandha

  2. Satakam

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prabandha is a literary genre that was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its elaborate language and intricate poetic structures.

Which Telugu poet is associated with the literary movement known as "Dwipada Kavya," characterized by its use of two-line stanzas?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tallapaka Annamacharya is known for his "Dwipada Kavya," which consists of devotional songs written in two-line stanzas.

What is the name of the famous Telugu play written by Tenali Ramakrishna, a court poet of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Udbhata

  2. Prabodha Chandrodaya

  3. Gita Govinda

  4. Prataparudra Charitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tenali Ramakrishna wrote the Telugu play "Udbhata," which is a satirical comedy.

Which Telugu poet is known for his work "Prataparudra Charitra," which chronicles the life and achievements of the Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Srinatha wrote the Telugu historical poem "Prataparudra Charitra," which narrates the story of the Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra.

What is the name of the literary genre that emerged during the Vijayanagara Empire, often featuring stories of love, adventure, and chivalry?

  1. Prabandha

  2. Satakam

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a literary genre that originated in the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its elaborate performances combining dance, music, and storytelling.

Which Telugu poet is associated with the literary genre known as "Satakam," consisting of collections of short, pithy verses?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vemana is famous for his "Vemana Satakam," which is a collection of short, didactic verses offering insights into life and morality.

What is the name of the famous Telugu play written by Pingali Suranna, a court poet of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Udbhata

  2. Prabodha Chandrodaya

  3. Gita Govinda

  4. Raghava Pandaviyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pingali Suranna wrote the Telugu play "Raghava Pandaviyam," which is a mythological drama.

Which Telugu poet is known for his work "Prabodha Chandrodaya," a philosophical allegory that explores the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Krishnamacharya wrote the Telugu philosophical allegory "Prabodha Chandrodaya," which explores spiritual and ethical themes.

What is the name of the literary genre that emerged during the Vijayanagara Empire, often featuring stories of kings, queens, and their courts?

  1. Prabandha

  2. Satakam

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prabandha is a literary genre that was popular during the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its elaborate narratives and descriptions of royal courts.

Which Telugu poet is associated with the literary genre known as "Yakshagana," a form of theater that combines dance, music, and storytelling?

  1. Srinatha

  2. Potana

  3. Tallapaka Annamacharya

  4. Vemana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tallapaka Annamacharya is known for his "Yakshagana," which are devotional plays that combine dance, music, and storytelling.

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