Santali Literature

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Who is considered the father of Santali literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Pandit Raghunath Murmu

  4. Jadu Murmu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pandit Raghunath Murmu is considered the father of Santali literature for his significant contributions to the development of Santali language and literature.

Which is the first Santali novel?

  1. Oraon Binti

  2. Mayurbhanj Chhau

  3. Sidhu Kanhu Murmu

  4. Jhargram Jatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oraon Binti, written by Pandit Raghunath Murmu, is considered the first Santali novel.

Who is known as the 'Shakespeare of Santali Literature'?

  1. Bhagirath Hansda

  2. Jadu Murmu

  3. Raghunath Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhagirath Hansda is known as the 'Shakespeare of Santali Literature' for his significant contributions to Santali drama and poetry.

Which Santali writer is known for his short stories and plays?

  1. Jadu Murmu

  2. Raghunath Murmu

  3. Bhagirath Hansda

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jadu Murmu is known for his short stories and plays that depict the lives and struggles of the Santali people.

Which Santali writer is known for his historical novels?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sido Murmu is known for his historical novels that focus on the history and culture of the Santali people.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali poetry?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghunath Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali poetry, particularly for his epic poem 'Birsa Munda'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali drama?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhagirath Hansda is known for his contributions to Santali drama, particularly for his play 'Mayurbhanj Chhau'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali short stories?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jadu Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali short stories, particularly for his collection 'Jhargram Jatra'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali novels?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sido Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali novels, particularly for his novel 'Sidhu Kanhu Murmu'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali children's literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghunath Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali children's literature, particularly for his collection of short stories 'Birsa Munda'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali folk literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhagirath Hansda is known for his contributions to Santali folk literature, particularly for his collection of folk tales 'Mayurbhanj Chhau'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali tribal literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jadu Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali tribal literature, particularly for his novel 'Jhargram Jatra'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali diaspora literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sido Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali diaspora literature, particularly for his novel 'Sidhu Kanhu Murmu'.

Which Santali writer is known for his contributions to Santali environmental literature?

  1. Raghunath Murmu

  2. Bhagirath Hansda

  3. Jadu Murmu

  4. Sido Murmu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raghunath Murmu is known for his contributions to Santali environmental literature, particularly for his collection of short stories 'Birsa Munda'.

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