Indo-Aryan Language Literature

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Which ancient Indian epic poem is attributed to the sage Valmiki?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki. It tells the story of Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

Who is considered the greatest poet of ancient India?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is considered the greatest poet of ancient India. He is known for his plays, including Shakuntala and Vikramurvashiyam, as well as his epic poem Raghuvamsha.

Which Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India. It is the official language of the Indian government and is used in education, business, and media.

Which Indian language is considered to be the oldest?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is considered to be the oldest Indian language. It is a classical language that is no longer spoken as a native language, but it is still used in religious ceremonies and scholarly works.

Which Indian language is known for its rich literature of devotional poetry?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Odia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathi is known for its rich literature of devotional poetry. The most famous Marathi poet is Tukaram, who wrote over 4,000 poems in praise of the god Vitthala.

Which Indian language is known for its folk songs and dances?

  1. Rajasthani

  2. Haryanvi

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Awadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthani is known for its folk songs and dances. The most famous Rajasthani folk dance is the Ghoomar, which is performed by women in colorful skirts.

Which Indian language is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Pahari

  4. Ladakhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmiri is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling. The most famous Kashmiri folktale is the story of Harishchandra, a king who was tested by the gods and ultimately proved his righteousness.

Which Indian language is known for its unique script?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamil is known for its unique script, which is one of the oldest in the world. The Tamil script is used to write not only Tamil, but also other Dravidian languages such as Malayalam and Kannada.

Which Indian language is known for its rich tradition of classical dance?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is known for its rich tradition of classical dance. Odissi dance is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

Which Indian language is known for its unique system of music?

  1. Hindustani

  2. Carnatic

  3. Rabindra Sangeet

  4. Baul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carnatic is known for its unique system of music. Carnatic music is characterized by its complex melodies and intricate rhythms.

Which Indian language is known for its rich tradition of folk art?

  1. Madhubani

  2. Warli

  3. Gond

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhubani is known for its rich tradition of folk art. Madhubani art is characterized by its intricate designs and bright colors.

Which Indian language is known for its unique system of medicine?

  1. Ayurveda

  2. Unani

  3. Siddha

  4. Homeopathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayurveda is known for its unique system of medicine. Ayurveda is based on the belief that the human body is made up of three doshas, or humors, and that imbalances in these doshas can lead to disease.

Which Indian language is known for its rich tradition of philosophy?

  1. Vedanta

  2. Yoga

  3. Sankhya

  4. Nyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedanta is known for its rich tradition of philosophy. Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of reality and the relationship between the individual and the universe.

Which Indian language is known for its unique system of mathematics?

  1. Vedic mathematics

  2. Jaina mathematics

  3. Buddhist mathematics

  4. Sikh mathematics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedic mathematics is known for its unique system of mathematics. Vedic mathematics is based on a set of 16 sutras, or formulas, that can be used to solve a wide variety of mathematical problems.

Which Indian language is known for its rich tradition of astronomy?

  1. Vedic astronomy

  2. Jaina astronomy

  3. Buddhist astronomy

  4. Sikh astronomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedic astronomy is known for its rich tradition of astronomy. Vedic astronomy is based on the observation of the stars and planets, and it was used to develop a calendar and to predict eclipses.

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