Dogri Literature

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Dogri Literature, a rich and diverse regional literature from India.
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Which of the following is considered the first major work of Dogri literature?

  1. Heer Ranjha

  2. Bahu Rani

  3. Mirza Sahiban

  4. Nagarjun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heer Ranjha, a tragic love story, is widely regarded as the first major work of Dogri literature.

Who is known as the father of modern Dogri poetry?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiv Ram Sharma, also known as Pandit Shiv Ram Sharma, is considered the father of modern Dogri poetry.

Which Dogri writer is known for his historical novel 'Nagarjun'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nagarjun, born as Vaidyanath Mishra, is known for his historical novel 'Nagarjun', which is considered a masterpiece of Dogri literature.

Who is the first Dogri writer to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Padma Sachdev is the first Dogri writer to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, for her novel 'Inhi Vaadiyon Mein'.

Which Dogri writer is known for his collection of short stories 'Dharti Da Dil'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lal Ded, a 14th-century mystic poet, is known for her collection of short stories 'Dharti Da Dil', which explores themes of love, loss, and spirituality.

What is the name of the first Dogri literary magazine?

  1. Dogri Patrika

  2. Dogri Sandesh

  3. Dogri Jagran

  4. Dogri Sahitya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dogri Patrika, established in 1927, is the first Dogri literary magazine.

Which Dogri writer is known for his novel 'Dharti Da Dil'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiv Ram Sharma is known for his novel 'Dharti Da Dil', which is considered a classic of Dogri literature.

Which Dogri writer is known for his collection of poems 'Nayi Dagar'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nagarjun is known for his collection of poems 'Nayi Dagar', which explores themes of social justice and equality.

Which Dogri writer is known for his play 'Bahu Rani'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Padma Sachdev is known for her play 'Bahu Rani', which is based on a folk tale and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and betrayal.

Which Dogri writer is known for his novel 'Mirza Sahiban'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiv Ram Sharma is known for his novel 'Mirza Sahiban', which is based on a popular Punjabi folk tale and explores themes of love, honor, and tragedy.

Which Dogri writer is known for his collection of short stories 'Dogri Kahaniyan'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lal Ded is known for his collection of short stories 'Dogri Kahaniyan', which explores themes of everyday life, social issues, and human relationships.

Which Dogri writer is known for his novel 'Nayi Dagar'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nagarjun is known for his novel 'Nayi Dagar', which explores themes of social change, economic inequality, and the struggle for a better society.

Which Dogri writer is known for his collection of poems 'Bahu Rani'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Padma Sachdev is known for her collection of poems 'Bahu Rani', which explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Which Dogri writer is known for his play 'Mirza Sahiban'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiv Ram Sharma is known for his play 'Mirza Sahiban', which is based on a popular Punjabi folk tale and explores themes of love, honor, and tragedy.

Which Dogri writer is known for his collection of short stories 'Dogri Kahaniyan'?

  1. Lal Ded

  2. Padma Sachdev

  3. Nagarjun

  4. Shiv Ram Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lal Ded is known for his collection of short stories 'Dogri Kahaniyan', which explores themes of everyday life, social issues, and human relationships.

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