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Indian Literary Archives and Libraries

Description: The quiz covers the topic of Indian Literary Archives and Libraries. It includes questions on the history, collections, and significance of these institutions.
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Which of the following is the oldest literary archive in India?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded in 1784 and is the oldest literary archive in India.

Which of the following is the largest literary archive in India?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Library of India is the largest literary archive in India, with a collection of over 2 million books.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Sanskrit literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute is the most important literary archive for Sanskrit literature, with a collection of over 100,000 manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Urdu literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library is the most important literary archive for Urdu literature, with a collection of over 100,000 manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Tamil literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Tamil Nadu State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu State Archives is the most important literary archive for Tamil literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Bengali literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. West Bengal State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The West Bengal State Archives is the most important literary archive for Bengali literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Marathi literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Maharashtra State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maharashtra State Archives is the most important literary archive for Marathi literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Gujarati literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Gujarat State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gujarat State Archives is the most important literary archive for Gujarati literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Kannada literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Karnataka State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Karnataka State Archives is the most important literary archive for Kannada literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Malayalam literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Kerala State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kerala State Archives is the most important literary archive for Malayalam literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Telugu literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Andhra Pradesh State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh State Archives is the most important literary archive for Telugu literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Odia literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Odisha State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Odisha State Archives is the most important literary archive for Odia literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Punjabi literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Punjab State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab State Archives is the most important literary archive for Punjabi literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Assamese literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Assam State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Assam State Archives is the most important literary archive for Assamese literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

Which of the following is the most important literary archive for Kashmiri literature?

  1. National Library of India

  2. Asiatic Society of Bengal

  3. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

  4. Jammu and Kashmir State Archives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jammu and Kashmir State Archives is the most important literary archive for Kashmiri literature, with a collection of over 1 million manuscripts.

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