The Indian Literary Genres

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Which of the following is a major literary genre in India?

  1. Poetry

  2. Drama

  3. Fiction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poetry, drama, and fiction are all major literary genres in India.

What is the oldest surviving literary work in India?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Ramayana

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest surviving literary work in India, dating back to 1500-1200 BCE.

Which Indian epic poem tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Ramayana

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is an Indian epic poem that tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Which Indian epic poem tells the story of Rama and Sita?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Ramayana

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ramayana is an Indian epic poem that tells the story of Rama and Sita.

Which Indian treatise on statecraft and economics was written by Kautilya?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Ramayana

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arthashastra is an Indian treatise on statecraft and economics that was written by Kautilya.

Which Indian poet is known for his work 'Gitanjali'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bharathiyar

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is an Indian poet who is known for his work 'Gitanjali'.

Which Indian playwright is known for his work 'Shakuntala'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bharathiyar

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalidasa is an Indian playwright who is known for his work 'Shakuntala'.

Which Indian novelist is known for his work 'The Guide'?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan is an Indian novelist who is known for his work 'The Guide'.

Which Indian short story writer is known for his work 'Malgudi Days'?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan is an Indian short story writer who is known for his work 'Malgudi Days'.

Which Indian poet is known for his work 'Two Leaves and a Bud'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bharathiyar

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharathiyar is an Indian poet who is known for his work 'Two Leaves and a Bud'.

Which Indian poet is known for his work 'Diwan-e-Ghalib'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bharathiyar

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirza Ghalib is an Indian poet who is known for his work 'Diwan-e-Ghalib'.

Which Indian novelist is known for his work 'The God of Small Things'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is an Indian novelist who is known for her work 'The God of Small Things'.

Which Indian novelist is known for his work 'A Suitable Boy'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Seth is an Indian novelist who is known for his work 'A Suitable Boy'.

Which Indian novelist is known for his work 'The Hungry Tide'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is an Indian novelist who is known for his work 'The Hungry Tide'.

Which Indian novelist is known for her work 'The Namesake'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian novelist who is known for her work 'The Namesake'.

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