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Investigating the Modern Adaptations and Reinterpretations of Ancient Indian Literature

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Which modern Indian writer is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, in his novel "Palace of Illusions"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel "Palace of Illusions" retells the story of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, one of the central characters in the epic.

Which ancient Indian text is the primary source for the story of Ramayana?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki. It tells the story of Rama, a prince of Ayodhya, and his wife Sita.

Which modern Indian film is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana?

  1. Sholay

  2. Mughal-e-Azam

  3. Lagaan

  4. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a 2010 Indian animated film based on the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of fables and stories, often with a moral or didactic purpose?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Panchatantra

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of fables and stories, often with a moral or didactic purpose. It is attributed to Vishnu Sharma.

Which modern Indian writer is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian fable, the Panchatantra, in his novel "The Great Indian Novel"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Shashi Tharoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shashi Tharoor's novel "The Great Indian Novel" is a reinterpretation of the ancient Indian fable, the Panchatantra, set in modern India.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of hymns and prayers?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. It is a collection of hymns and prayers.

Which modern Indian poet is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Rigveda, in his poems?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Nissim Ezekiel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nissim Ezekiel is a modern Indian poet known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Rigveda, in his poems.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of philosophical and spiritual teachings?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of philosophical and spiritual teachings that are part of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which modern Indian philosopher is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Upanishads, in his writings?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jiddu Krishnamurti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jiddu Krishnamurti is a modern Indian philosopher known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Upanishads, in his writings.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of plays?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Natya Shastra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian text that is a treatise on the performing arts, including drama, dance, and music.

Which modern Indian playwright is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Natya Shastra, in his plays?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Girish Karnad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Girish Karnad is a modern Indian playwright known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Natya Shastra, in his plays.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of love poems?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Kama Sutra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text that is a treatise on love and sexual pleasure.

Which modern Indian writer is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Kama Sutra, in his novel "The God of Small Things"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" is a reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Kama Sutra, set in modern India.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of stories about the lives of saints and sages?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Ramayana

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavata Purana is an ancient Indian text that is a collection of stories about the lives of saints and sages.

Which modern Indian writer is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Bhagavata Purana, in his novel "The Serpent and the Rope"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Rao's novel "The Serpent and the Rope" is a reinterpretation of the ancient Indian text, the Bhagavata Purana, set in modern India.

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