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Indian Literary Scholars and Their Role in Literary Theory

Description: This quiz focuses on the contributions of Indian literary scholars and their role in shaping literary theory. Test your knowledge about these influential figures and their impact on the field of literature.
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Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'rasa' in Indian aesthetics?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Bharat Muni

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Muni, the ancient Indian sage, is credited with the concept of 'rasa' in his treatise 'Natya Shastra'.

Which Indian literary scholar is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian literary criticism?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  3. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi is considered the father of modern Indian literary criticism for his pioneering work in Hindi literary criticism.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'bhakti' in Indian literature?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Surdas

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surdas, the renowned medieval Indian poet, is known for his devotional poetry and his exploration of the concept of 'bhakti' in his work.

Which Indian literary scholar is credited with introducing the concept of 'New Criticism' to Indian literary discourse?

  1. I.A. Richards

  2. T.S. Eliot

  3. M.K. Naik

  4. G.N. Devy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M.K. Naik is credited with introducing the concept of 'New Criticism' to Indian literary discourse through his influential work 'The Ironic Vision: A Study of the Novels of Henry James'.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'advaita' in Indian aesthetics?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Adi Shankara

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, the renowned Indian philosopher and theologian, is known for his work on the concept of 'advaita' or non-dualism in Indian aesthetics.

Which Indian literary scholar is widely regarded as the father of modern Malayalam literary criticism?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is considered the father of modern Malayalam literary criticism for his pioneering work in the field.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'rasa' in Indian aesthetics?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Bharat Muni

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Muni, the ancient Indian sage, is credited with the concept of 'rasa' in his treatise 'Natya Shastra'.

Which Indian literary scholar is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian literary criticism?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  3. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi is considered the father of modern Indian literary criticism for his pioneering work in Hindi literary criticism.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'bhakti' in Indian literature?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Surdas

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surdas, the renowned medieval Indian poet, is known for his devotional poetry and his exploration of the concept of 'bhakti' in his work.

Which Indian literary scholar is credited with introducing the concept of 'New Criticism' to Indian literary discourse?

  1. I.A. Richards

  2. T.S. Eliot

  3. M.K. Naik

  4. G.N. Devy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M.K. Naik is credited with introducing the concept of 'New Criticism' to Indian literary discourse through his influential work 'The Ironic Vision: A Study of the Novels of Henry James'.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'advaita' in Indian aesthetics?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Adi Shankara

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, the renowned Indian philosopher and theologian, is known for his work on the concept of 'advaita' or non-dualism in Indian aesthetics.

Which Indian literary scholar is widely regarded as the father of modern Malayalam literary criticism?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  3. G.N. Devy

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.N. Devy is considered the father of modern Malayalam literary criticism for his pioneering work in the field.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'rasa' in Indian aesthetics?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Bharat Muni

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Muni, the ancient Indian sage, is credited with the concept of 'rasa' in his treatise 'Natya Shastra'.

Which Indian literary scholar is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian literary criticism?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Firaq Gorakhpuri

  3. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi is considered the father of modern Indian literary criticism for his pioneering work in Hindi literary criticism.

Who among the following Indian literary scholars is known for his work on the concept of 'bhakti' in Indian literature?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. Surdas

  4. J.L. Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surdas, the renowned medieval Indian poet, is known for his devotional poetry and his exploration of the concept of 'bhakti' in his work.

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