The Padmavat

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Who is the author of the epic poem "The Padmavat"?

  1. Malik Muhammad Jayasi

  2. Amir Khusrau

  3. Kabir

  4. Tulsidas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malik Muhammad Jayasi was a 16th-century Sufi poet from India who wrote the epic poem "The Padmavat".

In what language was "The Padmavat" originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Awadhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"The Padmavat" was originally written in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi spoken in the Awadh region of India.

What is the central theme of "The Padmavat"?

  1. Love and devotion

  2. War and conquest

  3. Social justice

  4. Religious harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central theme of "The Padmavat" is love and devotion, as exemplified by the relationship between the Rajput queen Padmini and her husband, Raja Ratan Sen.

Who is the main antagonist in "The Padmavat"?

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Malik Kafur

  3. Ratan Sen

  4. Padmini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, is the main antagonist in "The Padmavat". He is obsessed with Padmini's beauty and launches an invasion of Chittor to capture her.

What is the name of the fort where Padmini and Ratan Sen reside?

  1. Chittor

  2. Gwalior

  3. Agra

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmini and Ratan Sen reside in the fort of Chittor, which is located in present-day Rajasthan, India.

How does Padmini escape capture by Alauddin Khilji?

  1. She disguises herself as a man

  2. She flees to a neighboring kingdom

  3. She commits suicide

  4. She is rescued by Ratan Sen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Padmini commits suicide by jumping into a fire to escape capture by Alauddin Khilji.

What happens to Ratan Sen after Padmini's death?

  1. He surrenders to Alauddin Khilji

  2. He flees to a neighboring kingdom

  3. He leads a rebellion against Alauddin Khilji

  4. He dies in battle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ratan Sen dies in battle while fighting against Alauddin Khilji's forces.

What is the significance of the Jauhar ritual in "The Padmavat"?

  1. It is a ritual of self-immolation performed by Rajput women to escape capture

  2. It is a ritual of mass suicide performed by Rajput men to avoid defeat

  3. It is a ritual of human sacrifice performed to appease the gods

  4. It is a ritual of purification performed by Rajput women before marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jauhar ritual is a ritual of self-immolation performed by Rajput women to escape capture and dishonor in the face of defeat.

What is the name of the Rajput warrior who leads the defense of Chittor against Alauddin Khilji?

  1. Ratan Sen

  2. Gora Badal

  3. Devpal

  4. Bheem Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gora Badal is the Rajput warrior who leads the defense of Chittor against Alauddin Khilji.

What is the name of the Rajput queen who is known for her beauty and devotion to her husband?

  1. Padmini

  2. Rani Durgavati

  3. Mehrunnisa

  4. Jodhabai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmini is the Rajput queen who is known for her beauty and devotion to her husband, Raja Ratan Sen.

What is the name of the poem that was written in response to "The Padmavat" by Akbar's court poet?

  1. The Akbarnama

  2. The Ain-i-Akbari

  3. The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri

  4. The Diwan-i-Hafiz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Akbarnama is the poem that was written in response to "The Padmavat" by Akbar's court poet, Abul Fazl.

In which year was "The Padmavat" first published?

  1. 1540

  2. 1560

  3. 1580

  4. 1600


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The Padmavat" was first published in 1540.

How many cantos does "The Padmavat" consist of?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The Padmavat" consists of 5 cantos.

What is the name of the film that was released in 2018 based on "The Padmavat"?

  1. Padmaavat

  2. Bajirao Mastani

  3. Jodhaa Akbar

  4. Mohenjo Daro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padmaavat is the name of the film that was released in 2018 based on "The Padmavat".

Who played the role of Padmini in the 2018 film "Padmaavat"?

  1. Deepika Padukone

  2. Priyanka Chopra

  3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

  4. Kareena Kapoor Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Padukone played the role of Padmini in the 2018 film "Padmaavat".

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