The Modern Indian Short Story

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

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Manto

  4. Ismat Chugtai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is widely regarded as the father of the modern Indian short story. His stories, written in Bengali, often dealt with themes of social injustice, nationalism, and spirituality.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the modern Indian short story?

  1. Realism

  2. Social commentary

  3. Use of allegory

  4. Happy endings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modern Indian short story is often characterized by its realism, social commentary, and use of allegory. However, happy endings are not a typical feature of the genre.

Which of the following authors is known for his stories about the Partition of India?

  1. Saadat Hasan Manto

  2. Ismat Chugtai

  3. Khushwant Singh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chugtai, and Khushwant Singh are all known for their stories about the Partition of India. Their stories often dealt with the trauma and displacement experienced by people during this time.

Which of the following is a common theme in the modern Indian short story?

  1. Love and romance

  2. Social injustice

  3. Political corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love and romance, social injustice, and political corruption are all common themes in the modern Indian short story. Authors often use these themes to explore the social and political issues facing India.

Which of the following is not a prominent literary movement in the history of the modern Indian short story?

  1. Romanticism

  2. Realism

  3. Modernism

  4. Postmodernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romanticism is not a prominent literary movement in the history of the modern Indian short story. Realism, modernism, and postmodernism are the three main literary movements that have shaped the genre.

Which of the following authors is known for her stories about the lives of women in India?

  1. Ismat Chugtai

  2. Qurratulain Hyder

  3. Kamala Markandaya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ismat Chugtai, Qurratulain Hyder, and Kamala Markandaya are all known for their stories about the lives of women in India. Their stories often dealt with issues such as gender inequality, domestic violence, and the struggle for independence.

Which of the following is a common technique used by modern Indian short story writers?

  1. Stream of consciousness

  2. Symbolism

  3. Allegory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stream of consciousness, symbolism, and allegory are all common techniques used by modern Indian short story writers. These techniques allow authors to explore the inner lives of their characters and to create a deeper understanding of the social and political issues they are writing about.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the modern Indian short story?

  1. Conciseness

  2. Simplicity

  3. Linear narrative

  4. Use of dialect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The modern Indian short story is often characterized by its conciseness, simplicity, and use of dialect. However, linear narrative is not a typical feature of the genre. Modern Indian short story writers often use non-linear narratives to create a sense of complexity and ambiguity.

Which of the following is a common theme in the modern Indian short story?

  1. The search for identity

  2. The conflict between tradition and modernity

  3. The struggle for social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The search for identity, the conflict between tradition and modernity, and the struggle for social justice are all common themes in the modern Indian short story. Authors often use these themes to explore the social and political issues facing India.

Which of the following authors is known for his stories about the lives of the urban poor in India?

  1. Munshi Premchand

  2. Krishan Chander

  3. Rajinder Singh Bedi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Munshi Premchand, Krishan Chander, and Rajinder Singh Bedi are all known for their stories about the lives of the urban poor in India. Their stories often dealt with issues such as poverty, unemployment, and crime.

Which of the following is a common technique used by modern Indian short story writers to create a sense of realism?

  1. Use of local dialect

  2. Detailed descriptions of everyday life

  3. Use of flashbacks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Use of local dialect, detailed descriptions of everyday life, and use of flashbacks are all common techniques used by modern Indian short story writers to create a sense of realism. These techniques help to immerse the reader in the story and to create a deeper understanding of the characters and their experiences.

Which of the following authors is known for his stories about the Partition of India?

  1. Saadat Hasan Manto

  2. Ismat Chugtai

  3. Khushwant Singh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chugtai, and Khushwant Singh are all known for their stories about the Partition of India. Their stories often dealt with the trauma and displacement experienced by people during this time.

Which of the following is a common theme in the modern Indian short story?

  1. Love and romance

  2. Social injustice

  3. Political corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love and romance, social injustice, and political corruption are all common themes in the modern Indian short story. Authors often use these themes to explore the social and political issues facing India.

Which of the following authors is known for her stories about the lives of women in India?

  1. Ismat Chugtai

  2. Qurratulain Hyder

  3. Kamala Markandaya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ismat Chugtai, Qurratulain Hyder, and Kamala Markandaya are all known for their stories about the lives of women in India. Their stories often dealt with issues such as gender inequality, domestic violence, and the struggle for independence.

Which of the following is a common technique used by modern Indian short story writers?

  1. Stream of consciousness

  2. Symbolism

  3. Allegory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stream of consciousness, symbolism, and allegory are all common techniques used by modern Indian short story writers. These techniques allow authors to explore the inner lives of their characters and to create a deeper understanding of the social and political issues they are writing about.

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