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Exploring the Depths of Indian Literary New Criticism

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Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Close reading of the text

  2. Emphasis on the author's intention

  3. Focus on the historical and cultural context

  4. Evaluation of the text based on its aesthetic qualities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism emphasizes the text itself and its aesthetic qualities, rather than the author's intention or the historical and cultural context.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. G.N. Devy

  3. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  4. M.K. Naik


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.K. Naik is widely regarded as the father of Indian Literary New Criticism for his seminal work, 'The History of Indian Literary Criticism: Volume 4: From 1900 to the Present'.

What is the primary focus of Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. The author's biography and personal life

  2. The historical and social context of the text

  3. The text's aesthetic qualities and structure

  4. The reader's response to the text


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism focuses on the intrinsic qualities of the text, such as its language, imagery, and structure, rather than external factors like the author's biography or the historical context.

Which of the following is NOT a prominent Indian Literary New Critic?

  1. G.N. Devy

  2. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M.H. Abrams

  4. A.K. Ramanujan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M.H. Abrams is an American literary critic and theorist, not an Indian Literary New Critic.

What is the term used to describe the close reading of a text in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Structural analysis

  2. Deconstruction

  3. New Historicism

  4. Practical criticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Practical criticism is a method of close reading that focuses on the analysis of a text's language, imagery, and structure.

Which of the following is a key concept in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Intertextuality

  2. Cultural materialism

  3. New Historicism

  4. Organic form


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic form is a concept that emphasizes the unity and coherence of a literary work, where all its elements are interconnected and contribute to its overall meaning.

What is the role of the reader in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. To interpret the text based on their own experiences and biases

  2. To analyze the text's language and structure objectively

  3. To evaluate the text based on its moral and ethical values

  4. To identify the author's intended meaning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism emphasizes the objective analysis of the text's language and structure, rather than relying on subjective interpretations or moral judgments.

Which of the following is NOT a common approach used in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Formalism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Marxist criticism

  4. Deconstruction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deconstruction is a critical approach that emphasizes the instability and indeterminacy of meaning in a text, which is not typically associated with Indian Literary New Criticism.

What is the significance of Indian Literary New Criticism in the study of Indian literature?

  1. It provides a framework for understanding the historical and cultural context of Indian literature

  2. It helps to identify the author's intended meaning and message

  3. It enables readers to appreciate the aesthetic qualities and complexities of Indian literature

  4. It promotes a nationalistic and patriotic interpretation of Indian literature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism focuses on the intrinsic qualities of the text, allowing readers to appreciate its aesthetic value and understand its complexities.

Which of the following is NOT a key text in the development of Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. The Theory of Literature by Rene Wellek and Austin Warren

  2. The New Criticism by John Crowe Ransom

  3. The History of Indian Literary Criticism: Volume 4: From 1900 to the Present by M.K. Naik

  4. The Poetics of Aristotle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Poetics of Aristotle is a foundational text in literary theory, but it is not specifically associated with the development of Indian Literary New Criticism.

What is the term used to describe the study of the relationship between literature and other cultural forms in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Intertextuality

  2. Cultural studies

  3. New Historicism

  4. Comparative literature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Comparative literature is the study of the relationship between literature and other cultural forms, such as film, music, and art.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. The search for national identity

  2. The exploration of social and political issues

  3. The analysis of language and form

  4. The celebration of traditional values and customs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism focuses on the intrinsic qualities of the text, including its language and form, rather than external factors like national identity or social issues.

What is the primary goal of Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. To promote a particular ideology or political agenda

  2. To understand the author's intended meaning and message

  3. To appreciate the aesthetic qualities and complexities of Indian literature

  4. To evaluate the text based on its moral and ethical values


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism aims to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic qualities and complexities of Indian literature.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Indian Literary New Criticism?

  1. Organic form

  2. Unity and coherence

  3. Ambiguity and paradox

  4. Historical and cultural context


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism focuses on the intrinsic qualities of the text, rather than external factors like the historical and cultural context.

What is the significance of Indian Literary New Criticism in contemporary literary studies?

  1. It provides a framework for understanding the relationship between literature and society

  2. It helps to identify the author's intended meaning and message

  3. It enables readers to appreciate the aesthetic qualities and complexities of literature

  4. It promotes a nationalistic and patriotic interpretation of literature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Literary New Criticism continues to be relevant in contemporary literary studies for its focus on the intrinsic qualities of the text and its ability to enable readers to appreciate its aesthetic value and understand its complexities.

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