Indian Literature and Religious Beliefs

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Which of the following is not a major religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Christianity is a major religion in many parts of the world, it is not one of the major religions in India.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita are all sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Buddhism?

  1. The Tripitaka

  2. The Dhammapada

  3. The Lotus Sutra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tripitaka, the Dhammapada, and the Lotus Sutra are all sacred texts of Buddhism.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Jainism?

  1. The Agamas

  2. The Tattvartha Sutra

  3. The Bhagavati Aradhana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agamas, the Tattvartha Sutra, and the Bhagavati Aradhana are all sacred texts of Jainism.

Which of the following is a common theme in Indian literature?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma, karma, and moksha are all common themes in Indian literature.

Which of the following is a famous Indian epic poem?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Bhagavad Gita are all famous Indian epic poems.

Which of the following is a famous Indian playwright?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, and Shudraka are all famous Indian playwrights.

Which of the following is a famous Indian poet?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, Mirza Ghalib, and Harivansh Rai Bachchan are all famous Indian poets.

Which of the following is a famous Indian novelist?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Raja Rao are all famous Indian novelists.

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

  1. Premchand

  2. Saadat Hasan Manto

  3. Ismat Chugtai

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Premchand, Saadat Hasan Manto, and Ismat Chugtai are all famous Indian short story writers.

Which of the following is a famous Indian essayist?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sarojini Naidu are all famous Indian essayists.

Which of the following is a famous Indian critic?

  1. A. C. Bradley

  2. F. R. Leavis

  3. T. S. Eliot

  4. All of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A. C. Bradley, F. R. Leavis, and T. S. Eliot are all famous British critics.

Which of the following is a famous Indian literary journal?

  1. The Indian Literary Review

  2. The Journal of Indian Literature

  3. The Indian Literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Literary Review, The Journal of Indian Literature, and The Indian Literature are all famous Indian literary journals.

Which of the following is a famous Indian literary organization?

  1. The Sahitya Akademi

  2. The National Book Trust

  3. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi, The National Book Trust, and The Indian Council for Cultural Relations are all famous Indian literary organizations.

Which of the following is a famous Indian literary award?

  1. The Jnanpith Award

  2. The Sahitya Akademi Award

  3. The Padma Bhushan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award, The Sahitya Akademi Award, and The Padma Bhushan are all famous Indian literary awards.

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