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Research and Scholarship in Indian Children's Literature

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Who is considered the father of Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

  4. Mahadevi Verma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is considered the father of Indian Children's Literature for his significant contributions to the field, including his famous work 'Balaka'.

Which of the following is NOT a notable award given for Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. National Award for Children's Literature

  3. Jnanpith Award

  4. Bal Sahitya Puraskar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious literary award given for outstanding contributions to Indian literature in any language, but it is not specifically for children's literature.

Which of the following is a prominent research journal dedicated to Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Children's Literature in Education

  2. The Lion and the Unicorn

  3. Journal of Children's Literature

  4. Indian Children's Literature: A Journal of Research and Criticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Children's Literature: A Journal of Research and Criticism is a leading research journal that focuses specifically on Indian Children's Literature.

Who is known for her extensive research on the history of Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Meera Uberoi

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Nayantara Sahgal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meera Uberoi is a renowned scholar and researcher who has extensively studied the history and development of Indian Children's Literature.

Which of the following is a significant research area in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Gender and Identity

  2. Postcolonialism and Nationalism

  3. Folklore and Mythology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned options are significant research areas in Indian Children's Literature, as they explore various aspects of the field.

Who is known for his work on the psychology of Indian children and its implications for children's literature?

  1. D.P. Sinha

  2. J.P. Das

  3. Usha Nayar

  4. M.N. Srinivas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

D.P. Sinha is a renowned psychologist who has conducted extensive research on the psychology of Indian children and its implications for children's literature.

Which of the following is a notable research study on the impact of Indian Children's Literature on children's reading habits?

  1. The Impact of Indian Children's Literature on Children's Reading Habits: A Survey

  2. The Role of Indian Children's Literature in Promoting Literacy

  3. The Effects of Indian Children's Literature on Children's Language Development

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mentioned research study is a significant contribution to the field, as it explores the impact of Indian Children's Literature on children's reading habits.

Who is known for her research on the use of folktales in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Meena Alexander

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Nayantara Sahgal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena Alexander is a renowned scholar who has conducted extensive research on the use of folktales in Indian Children's Literature.

Which of the following is a significant research area in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. The Role of Translation in Indian Children's Literature

  2. The Influence of Western Children's Literature on Indian Children's Literature

  3. The Development of Indian Children's Literature in Different Languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned options are significant research areas in Indian Children's Literature, as they explore various aspects of the field.

Who is known for his work on the history of Indian Children's Literature in Hindi?

  1. D.P. Sinha

  2. J.P. Das

  3. Usha Nayar

  4. M.N. Srinivas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Usha Nayar is a renowned scholar who has conducted extensive research on the history of Indian Children's Literature in Hindi.

Which of the following is a notable research study on the representation of gender in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Gender Representation in Indian Children's Literature: A Content Analysis

  2. The Role of Gender in Indian Children's Literature

  3. The Effects of Gender Stereotypes in Indian Children's Literature

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mentioned research study is a significant contribution to the field, as it explores the representation of gender in Indian Children's Literature.

Who is known for her research on the use of mythology in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. Meena Alexander

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Nayantara Sahgal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena Alexander is a renowned scholar who has conducted extensive research on the use of mythology in Indian Children's Literature.

Which of the following is a significant research area in Indian Children's Literature?

  1. The Role of Illustration in Indian Children's Literature

  2. The Influence of Indian Culture on Indian Children's Literature

  3. The Development of Indian Children's Literature in Different Regions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned options are significant research areas in Indian Children's Literature, as they explore various aspects of the field.

Who is known for his work on the history of Indian Children's Literature in Marathi?

  1. D.P. Sinha

  2. J.P. Das

  3. Usha Nayar

  4. M.N. Srinivas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Usha Nayar is a renowned scholar who has conducted extensive research on the history of Indian Children's Literature in Marathi.

Which of the following is a notable research study on the impact of Indian Children's Literature on children's social development?

  1. The Impact of Indian Children's Literature on Children's Social Development: A Survey

  2. The Role of Indian Children's Literature in Promoting Social Values

  3. The Effects of Indian Children's Literature on Children's Emotional Development

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mentioned research study is a significant contribution to the field, as it explores the impact of Indian Children's Literature on children's social development.

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