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The Contribution of Indo-Persian Literature to World Literature

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What is the name of the first major Indo-Persian poet?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Nizamuddin Auliya

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Muhammad Iqbal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amir Khusrau was a 13th-century poet who is considered to be the first major Indo-Persian poet.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his epic poem, the Shahnameh?

  1. Ferdowsi

  2. Nizami Ganjavi

  3. Sa'di

  4. Hafiz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ferdowsi was a 10th-century poet who is known for his epic poem, the Shahnameh, which tells the story of the Persian kings.

What is the name of the collection of fables written by Sa'di?

  1. The Gulistan

  2. The Bustan

  3. The Diwan

  4. The Masnavi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sa'di was a 13th-century poet who is known for his collection of fables, the Gulistan, which is one of the most popular works of Persian literature.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his mystical poetry?

  1. Rumi

  2. Hafiz

  3. Sa'di

  4. Nizami Ganjavi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rumi was a 13th-century poet who is known for his mystical poetry, which is characterized by its use of symbolism and allegory.

What is the name of the collection of poems written by Hafiz?

  1. The Gulistan

  2. The Bustan

  3. The Diwan

  4. The Masnavi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hafiz was a 14th-century poet who is known for his collection of poems, the Diwan, which is one of the most popular works of Persian literature.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his satirical poetry?

  1. Nizami Ganjavi

  2. Sa'di

  3. Hafiz

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirza Ghalib was a 19th-century poet who is known for his satirical poetry, which often criticized the British colonial rule in India.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in India in the 19th century?

  1. The Aligarh Movement

  2. The Deoband Movement

  3. The Nadwatul Ulama Movement

  4. The Ahmadiyya Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aligarh Movement was a literary movement that emerged in India in the 19th century and was led by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The movement aimed to promote modern education and social reform among Indian Muslims.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his poem, The Song of the Reed?

  1. Mirza Ghalib

  2. Muhammad Iqbal

  3. Faiz Ahmad Faiz

  4. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Muhammad Iqbal was a 20th-century poet who is known for his poem, The Song of the Reed, which is a philosophical poem that explores the themes of self-discovery and the search for truth.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in India in the 20th century?

  1. The Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. The All India Progressive Writers' Association

  3. The Indian Progressive Writers' Association

  4. The Pakistan Progressive Writers' Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Writers' Movement was a literary movement that emerged in India in the 20th century and was led by Munshi Premchand. The movement aimed to promote realism and social consciousness in literature.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his poem, The Black Tulips?

  1. Faiz Ahmad Faiz

  2. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Iqbal Bano

  4. Mehdi Hassan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was a 20th-century poet who is known for his poem, The Black Tulips, which is a collection of poems that explores the themes of love, loss, and revolution.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century?

  1. The Dalit Literature Movement

  2. The Adivasi Literature Movement

  3. The Muslim Literature Movement

  4. The Sikh Literature Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dalit Literature Movement is a literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century and is led by Dalit writers. The movement aims to promote the voices and experiences of Dalits, who are the lowest caste in the Hindu caste system.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his poem, The River of Fire?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Iqbal Bano

  3. Mehdi Hassan

  4. Ghulam Ali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a 20th-century singer who is known for his poem, The River of Fire, which is a collection of poems that explores the themes of love, loss, and spirituality.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century?

  1. The New Wave Literature Movement

  2. The Postmodern Literature Movement

  3. The Global Literature Movement

  4. The Digital Literature Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Wave Literature Movement is a literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century and is led by young writers. The movement aims to break away from traditional literary forms and styles and to explore new and innovative ways of writing.

Which Indo-Persian poet is known for his poem, The Garden of Love?

  1. Iqbal Bano

  2. Mehdi Hassan

  3. Ghulam Ali

  4. Ustad Amanat Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iqbal Bano was a 20th-century singer who is known for her poem, The Garden of Love, which is a collection of poems that explores the themes of love, loss, and beauty.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century?

  1. The Ecocritical Literature Movement

  2. The Feminist Literature Movement

  3. The Queer Literature Movement

  4. The Disability Literature Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ecocritical Literature Movement is a literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century and is led by writers who are concerned about environmental issues. The movement aims to promote literature that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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