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The Impact of Nationalism on Indian Literary Language

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the rise of nationalism in India?

  1. The British colonial rule

  2. The Indian National Congress

  3. The spread of Western education

  4. The Industrial Revolution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution was a factor that contributed to the rise of nationalism in Europe, but it did not have a direct impact on India.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which nationalism influenced Indian literary language?

  1. The use of vernacular languages in literature

  2. The development of new literary genres

  3. The emergence of a national literary identity

  4. The use of English as the medium of instruction in schools

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of English as the medium of instruction in schools was a policy of the British colonial government, and it was not a result of nationalism.

Which of the following is NOT a vernacular language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. English

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is not a vernacular language of India. It is a foreign language that was introduced to India by the British colonial government.

Which of the following is NOT a new literary genre that emerged in India during the period of nationalism?

  1. The novel

  2. The short story

  3. The essay

  4. The epic poem

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The epic poem is a genre that was popular in ancient India, but it was not a new genre that emerged during the period of nationalism.

Which of the following is NOT a writer who contributed to the development of a national literary identity in India?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. Raja Rao

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Harivansh Rai Bachchan is a poet who is known for his work in Hindi literature. He is not considered to be a writer who contributed to the development of a national literary identity in India.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which nationalism has impacted Indian literary language today?

  1. The use of vernacular languages in literature

  2. The development of new literary genres

  3. The emergence of a national literary identity

  4. The use of English as the medium of instruction in schools

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of English as the medium of instruction in schools is a policy of the Indian government, and it is not a result of nationalism.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that Indian literary language faces today?

  1. The influence of English

  2. The lack of a national literary identity

  3. The decline of vernacular languages

  4. The rise of regionalism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India does not have a national literary identity, and this is not a challenge that Indian literary language faces today.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote the development of Indian literary language today?

  1. Encouraging the use of vernacular languages in literature

  2. Supporting the development of new literary genres

  3. Promoting the study of Indian literature in schools

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not promote the development of Indian literary language.

Which of the following is NOT a way to preserve Indian literary language today?

  1. Documenting and preserving oral literature

  2. Translating Indian literature into other languages

  3. Promoting the study of Indian literature in schools

  4. Banning the use of English in literature

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banning the use of English in literature would not preserve Indian literary language.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote the development of a national literary identity in India today?

  1. Encouraging the use of vernacular languages in literature

  2. Supporting the development of new literary genres

  3. Promoting the study of Indian literature in schools

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not promote the development of a national literary identity in India.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote the use of vernacular languages in literature today?

  1. Encouraging writers to use vernacular languages

  2. Providing financial support to vernacular language publishers

  3. Promoting the study of vernacular languages in schools

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not promote the use of vernacular languages in literature.

Which of the following is NOT a way to support the development of new literary genres today?

  1. Encouraging writers to experiment with new forms of writing

  2. Providing financial support to writers who are experimenting with new genres

  3. Promoting the study of new literary genres in schools

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not support the development of new literary genres.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote the study of Indian literature in schools today?

  1. Including Indian literature in the school curriculum

  2. Providing financial support to schools that offer Indian literature courses

  3. Promoting the study of Indian literature in teacher training programs

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not promote the study of Indian literature in schools.

Which of the following is NOT a way to preserve oral literature today?

  1. Documenting and recording oral literature

  2. Translating oral literature into written form

  3. Promoting the performance of oral literature

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not preserve oral literature.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote the translation of Indian literature into other languages today?

  1. Providing financial support to translators

  2. Promoting the study of translation in schools

  3. Encouraging writers to translate their own work

  4. Adopting English as the official language of India

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adopting English as the official language of India would not promote the translation of Indian literature into other languages.

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