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Indian Literary Scholars and Their Role in Translation Studies

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Who is considered the father of modern Indian literary criticism?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. F.W. Thomas

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.K. Ramanujan is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian literary criticism. He was a renowned scholar, translator, and poet who made significant contributions to the study of Indian literature in English.

Which Indian literary scholar is known for his work on the concept of 'cultural translation'?

  1. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

  2. Homi K. Bhabha

  3. Tejaswini Niranjana

  4. Partha Chatterjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak is a prominent Indian literary scholar and theorist who has extensively explored the concept of 'cultural translation'. Her work has had a profound impact on translation studies and postcolonial studies.

Who is the author of the book 'The Translation Studies Reader'?

  1. Lawrence Venuti

  2. Susan Bassnett

  3. Andre Lefevere

  4. Sherry Simon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lawrence Venuti is the author of the influential book 'The Translation Studies Reader', which is a widely used textbook and reference work in the field of translation studies.

Which Indian literary scholar has written extensively about the role of translation in the formation of national identity?

  1. Aijaz Ahmad

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Ashis Nandy

  4. Dipesh Chakrabarty


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is an Indian literary scholar and translator who has written extensively about the role of translation in the formation of national identity. His work has focused on the translation of Indian literature into English and the impact of this process on Indian culture and society.

Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla?

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Homi J. Bhabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President of India, founded the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla in 1965. The IIAS is a premier research institution that promotes advanced studies in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Which Indian literary scholar is known for his work on the concept of 'translation as rewriting'?

  1. Tejaswini Niranjana

  2. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

  3. Homi K. Bhabha

  4. Partha Chatterjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tejaswini Niranjana is an Indian literary scholar and theorist who has extensively explored the concept of 'translation as rewriting'. Her work has focused on the ways in which translation is not simply a neutral transfer of meaning, but rather a creative and transformative process that involves the reinterpretation and rewriting of texts.

Who is the author of the book 'Translation and the Transmission of Culture'?

  1. Andre Lefevere

  2. Susan Bassnett

  3. Lawrence Venuti

  4. Sherry Simon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andre Lefevere is the author of the influential book 'Translation and the Transmission of Culture', which is a seminal work in the field of translation studies. The book explores the role of translation in the transmission of cultural values and norms across different societies and historical periods.

Which Indian literary scholar has written extensively about the role of translation in the development of Indian literature?

  1. Aijaz Ahmad

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Ashis Nandy

  4. Dipesh Chakrabarty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aijaz Ahmad is an Indian literary scholar and critic who has written extensively about the role of translation in the development of Indian literature. His work has focused on the ways in which translation has facilitated the exchange of ideas and cultural influences between different linguistic and cultural communities in India.

Who is the founder of the Centre for Translation Studies at the University of Hyderabad?

  1. G.N. Devy

  2. Tejaswini Niranjana

  3. Aijaz Ahmad

  4. Dipesh Chakrabarty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is the founder of the Centre for Translation Studies at the University of Hyderabad. The centre is a leading institution in India that promotes research and teaching in the field of translation studies.

Which Indian literary scholar is known for his work on the concept of 'translation as a form of cultural imperialism'?

  1. Aijaz Ahmad

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Ashis Nandy

  4. Dipesh Chakrabarty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aijaz Ahmad is an Indian literary scholar and critic who has written extensively about the role of translation in the development of Indian literature. His work has focused on the ways in which translation has facilitated the exchange of ideas and cultural influences between different linguistic and cultural communities in India.

Who is the author of the book 'The Post-Colonial Studies Reader'?

  1. Bill Ashcroft

  2. Gareth Griffiths

  3. Helen Tiffin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The book 'The Post-Colonial Studies Reader' is co-authored by Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffiths, and Helen Tiffin. It is a widely used textbook and reference work in the field of postcolonial studies.

Which Indian literary scholar is known for his work on the concept of 'translation as a form of resistance'?

  1. Tejaswini Niranjana

  2. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

  3. Homi K. Bhabha

  4. Partha Chatterjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tejaswini Niranjana is an Indian literary scholar and theorist who has extensively explored the concept of 'translation as a form of resistance'. Her work has focused on the ways in which translation can be used to challenge dominant cultural and political narratives and to empower marginalized voices.

Who is the founder of the Indian Association for Comparative Literature (IACL)?

  1. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  2. C.D. Narasimhaiah

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. Aijaz Ahmad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar is the founder of the Indian Association for Comparative Literature (IACL). The IACL is a professional organization that promotes research and teaching in the field of comparative literature in India.

Which Indian literary scholar is known for his work on the concept of 'translation as a form of cultural hybridity'?

  1. Homi K. Bhabha

  2. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

  3. Tejaswini Niranjana

  4. Partha Chatterjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homi K. Bhabha is an Indian literary scholar and theorist who has extensively explored the concept of 'translation as a form of cultural hybridity'. His work has focused on the ways in which translation can create new and hybrid cultural forms that challenge traditional notions of identity and belonging.

Who is the author of the book 'Translation and the Colonial Imagination'?

  1. Lawrence Venuti

  2. Susan Bassnett

  3. Andre Lefevere

  4. Sherry Simon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lawrence Venuti is the author of the influential book 'Translation and the Colonial Imagination', which explores the role of translation in the construction and maintenance of colonial power structures.

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