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Unveiling the Treasures of Indian Literary Marxism

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Who is considered the founder of Indian Literary Marxism?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. Premchand

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Harindranath Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is widely regarded as the founder of Indian Literary Marxism. He was a prominent writer, critic, and activist who used his literary works to explore social and political issues from a Marxist perspective.

Which literary movement is closely associated with Indian Literary Marxism?

  1. Progressivism

  2. Romanticism

  3. Modernism

  4. Postmodernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Literary Marxism is closely associated with the literary movement known as Progressivism. Progressivism sought to promote social and political change through literature, often focusing on issues of class struggle, exploitation, and inequality.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in Indian Literary Marxism?

  1. Individualism

  2. Existentialism

  3. Class Struggle

  4. Alienation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Class struggle is a central theme in Indian Literary Marxism. Marxist literary critics and writers analyze and depict the conflicts between different social classes, particularly the struggle between the working class and the capitalist class.

Which Indian writer is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian society and politics in his novels?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Bhisham Sahni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhisham Sahni is renowned for his Marxist analysis of Indian society and politics in his novels. His works often explore the lives and struggles of the working class and marginalized communities.

Which literary magazine played a significant role in promoting Indian Literary Marxism?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. The Calcutta Review

  3. The Indian Literary Review

  4. Marxist Review


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marxist Review was a prominent literary magazine that played a crucial role in promoting Indian Literary Marxism. It published essays, reviews, and literary works that explored Marxist perspectives on literature and society.

Which Indian literary critic is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'The Marxist Literary Theory and Criticism'?

  1. C.D. Narasimhaiah

  2. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. M.K. Naik


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'The Marxist Literary Theory and Criticism'. This work provides a comprehensive examination of Marxist literary theory and its application to Indian literature.

Which Indian writer's works are often characterized by their focus on the lives and struggles of the working class?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Manohar Malgonkar

  4. Nirmal Verma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirmal Verma's works often focus on the lives and struggles of the working class. His novels and short stories explore the social and economic conditions that shape the experiences of marginalized communities.

Which Indian literary movement emerged in the 1930s and was influenced by Marxist ideas?

  1. The Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. The Indian Renaissance

  3. The Romantic Movement

  4. The Modernist Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Writers' Movement emerged in the 1930s and was influenced by Marxist ideas. This movement aimed to promote social and political change through literature, focusing on issues such as class struggle, exploitation, and inequality.

Which Indian writer's works explore the relationship between literature and society from a Marxist perspective?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Aijaz Ahmad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aijaz Ahmad is known for his works that explore the relationship between literature and society from a Marxist perspective. His writings analyze the social and political contexts of literary texts and their impact on society.

Which Indian literary critic is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'Marxism and Indian Literature'?

  1. C.D. Narasimhaiah

  2. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. Harish Trivedi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harish Trivedi is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'Marxism and Indian Literature'. This work provides a comprehensive examination of Marxist literary theory and its application to Indian literature.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the themes of class struggle and social inequality?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Manohar Malgonkar

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's works often explore the themes of class struggle and social inequality. Her novels and short stories focus on the lives and struggles of marginalized communities, particularly women and tribal communities.

Which Indian literary movement emerged in the 1940s and was influenced by Marxist ideas?

  1. The Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. The Indian Renaissance

  3. The Romantic Movement

  4. The Naxalite Movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Naxalite Movement emerged in the 1940s and was influenced by Marxist ideas. This movement aimed to promote social and political change through armed struggle, often focusing on issues of land rights and economic inequality.

Which Indian writer's works explore the relationship between literature and politics from a Marxist perspective?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Prabhat Patnaik


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prabhat Patnaik is known for his works that explore the relationship between literature and politics from a Marxist perspective. His writings analyze the political and economic contexts of literary texts and their impact on society.

Which Indian literary critic is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'The Marxist Literary Theory and Criticism'?

  1. C.D. Narasimhaiah

  2. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. M.K. Naik


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is known for his Marxist analysis of Indian literature in his book 'The Marxist Literary Theory and Criticism'. This work provides a comprehensive examination of Marxist literary theory and its application to Indian literature.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the themes of class struggle and social inequality?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Manohar Malgonkar

  4. Nirmal Verma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirmal Verma's works often explore the themes of class struggle and social inequality. His novels and short stories focus on the lives and struggles of the working class and marginalized communities.

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