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The Indian Short Story and Identity

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Indian short story and its role in shaping identity.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian short story?

  1. Regionalism

  2. Social realism

  3. Historical fiction

  4. Science fiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Science fiction is not a common genre in Indian short stories.

Who is considered the father of the modern Indian short story?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Premchand is widely regarded as the father of the modern Indian short story.

Which of the following is NOT a theme commonly explored in Indian short stories?

  1. Love

  2. Loss

  3. Identity

  4. Politics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Politics is not a common theme in Indian short stories.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story collection?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malgudi Days is a famous Indian short story collection by R.K. Narayan.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story writer?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, Premchand, Munshi Premchand, and R.K. Narayan are all famous Indian short story writers.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian short story?

  1. Simplicity of language

  2. Use of symbolism

  3. Focus on plot

  4. Use of allegory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Focus on plot is not a common characteristic of the Indian short story.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of identity?

  1. The Guide

  2. Gitanjali

  3. Godan

  4. The Postmaster


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Postmaster is a famous Indian short story by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the theme of identity.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of love?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Guide is a famous Indian short story by R.K. Narayan that explores the theme of love.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of loss?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gitanjali is a famous Indian short story collection by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the theme of loss.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of social realism?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Godan is a famous Indian short story by Munshi Premchand that explores the theme of social realism.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Indian short story?

  1. Use of irony

  2. Use of humor

  3. Use of satire

  4. Use of didacticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Use of didacticism is not a common characteristic of the Indian short story.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of humor?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malgudi Days is a famous Indian short story collection by R.K. Narayan that explores the theme of humor.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of satire?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Guide is a famous Indian short story by R.K. Narayan that explores the theme of satire.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of irony?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gitanjali is a famous Indian short story collection by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the theme of irony.

Which of the following is a famous Indian short story that explores the theme of social realism?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Guide

  3. Gitanjali

  4. Godan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Godan is a famous Indian short story by Munshi Premchand that explores the theme of social realism.

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