Adaptations of Indian Children's Books

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Which of these is an adaptation of a traditional Indian folk tale?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. The Ramayana

  3. The Mahabharata

  4. Panchatantra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is a collection of animal fables that originated in India around 200 BCE. It has been translated into more than 50 languages and is one of the most widely read books in the world.

Who wrote the book "The Jungle Book"?

  1. Rudyard Kipling

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet who wrote "The Jungle Book" in 1894. The book is a collection of stories about a boy named Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Hindu epic?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana is a Hindu epic poem that 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 wrote the book "The Mahabharata"?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Valmiki

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyasa is a legendary sage who is believed to have written the Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem in the world, and it tells the story of a war between two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Buddhist text?

  1. The Dhammapada

  2. The Lotus Sutra

  3. The Heart Sutra

  4. The Diamond Sutra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dhammapada is a collection of Buddhist teachings that was compiled in the 3rd century BCE. It is one of the most popular Buddhist texts and has been translated into many languages.

Who wrote the book "The Heart Sutra"?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Arya Asanga

  3. Vasubandhu

  4. Shantideva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagarjuna was a Buddhist philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Buddhism, and he is credited with writing the Heart Sutra.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Jain text?

  1. The Acharanga Sutra

  2. The Kalpa Sutra

  3. The Tattvartha Sutra

  4. The Uttaradhyayana Sutra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Acharanga Sutra is a Jain text that contains rules and regulations for Jain monks and nuns. It is one of the oldest Jain texts and is believed to have been written in the 5th century BCE.

Who wrote the book "The Kalpa Sutra"?

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Mahavira

  3. Parsvanatha

  4. Rishabhanatha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhadrabahu was a Jain monk who lived in the 4th century BCE. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Jainism, and he is credited with writing the Kalpa Sutra.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Sikh text?

  1. The Guru Granth Sahib

  2. The Dasam Granth

  3. The Sarbloh Granth

  4. The Bhai Gurdas Granth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of Sikhism. It was compiled in the 16th century CE and contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

Who wrote the book "The Dasam Granth"?

  1. Guru Gobind Singh

  2. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  3. Guru Hargobind

  4. Guru Arjan Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and final Sikh Guru. He is credited with writing the Dasam Granth, which is a collection of Sikh scriptures.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Muslim text?

  1. The Quran

  2. The Hadith

  3. The Tafsir

  4. The Fiqh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quran is the holy book of Islam. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years. The Quran contains the teachings of Islam and is considered to be the word of God.

Who wrote the book "The Hadith"?

  1. Muhammad

  2. Abu Bakr

  3. Umar

  4. Uthman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hadith is a collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered to be the second most important source of Islamic law after the Quran.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Christian text?

  1. The Bible

  2. The New Testament

  3. The Old Testament

  4. The Apocrypha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bible is the holy book of Christianity. It is a collection of books that were written over a period of centuries. The Bible contains the teachings of Christianity and is considered to be the word of God.

Who wrote the book "The New Testament"?

  1. Jesus Christ

  2. Paul the Apostle

  3. Peter the Apostle

  4. John the Apostle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The New Testament is a collection of books that were written by the early Christians. Paul the Apostle is credited with writing most of the books in the New Testament.

Which of these is an adaptation of a Jewish text?

  1. The Torah

  2. The Talmud

  3. The Midrash

  4. The Kabbalah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Torah is the holy book of Judaism. It is a collection of five books that were written by Moses. The Torah contains the teachings of Judaism and is considered to be the word of God.

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