Modern Indian Poetry

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Which poet is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the Partition of India in his poem "Refugee Columns"?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. A.K. Ramanujan

  3. Jayanta Mahapatra

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayanta Mahapatra is widely recognized for his poignant depiction of the Partition's impact on human lives in his poem "Refugee Columns".

Who among the following poets is considered a pioneer of the Indian English literary movement?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Toru Dutt

  3. Kamala Das

  4. R. Parthasarathy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Toru Dutt, a 19th-century poet, is often regarded as one of the earliest and influential figures in Indian English literature.

Which of these poets is known for his experimental and innovative use of language, often incorporating elements of Indian mythology and culture?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Dilip Chitre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.K. Ramanujan's poetry is characterized by its unique blend of Indian and Western influences, resulting in a distinctive and innovative style.

Who is the author of the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, wrote the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl".

Which poet's work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Jayanta Mahapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nissim Ezekiel's poetry frequently delves into the complexities of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in modern life.

Who among the following poets is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the Partition of India in his poem "Refugee Columns"?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. A.K. Ramanujan

  3. Jayanta Mahapatra

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayanta Mahapatra is widely recognized for his poignant depiction of the Partition's impact on human lives in his poem "Refugee Columns".

Which of these poets is known for his experimental and innovative use of language, often incorporating elements of Indian mythology and culture?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Dilip Chitre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.K. Ramanujan's poetry is characterized by its unique blend of Indian and Western influences, resulting in a distinctive and innovative style.

Who is the author of the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, wrote the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl".

Which poet's work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Jayanta Mahapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nissim Ezekiel's poetry frequently delves into the complexities of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in modern life.

Which of these poets is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the Partition of India in his poem "Refugee Columns"?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. A.K. Ramanujan

  3. Jayanta Mahapatra

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayanta Mahapatra is widely recognized for his poignant depiction of the Partition's impact on human lives in his poem "Refugee Columns".

Who among the following poets is known for his experimental and innovative use of language, often incorporating elements of Indian mythology and culture?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Dilip Chitre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.K. Ramanujan's poetry is characterized by its unique blend of Indian and Western influences, resulting in a distinctive and innovative style.

Who is the author of the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, wrote the poem "The Stanza of the Dancing Girl".

Which poet's work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Jayanta Mahapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nissim Ezekiel's poetry frequently delves into the complexities of identity, displacement, and the search for meaning in modern life.

Which of these poets is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the Partition of India in his poem "Refugee Columns"?

  1. Nissim Ezekiel

  2. A.K. Ramanujan

  3. Jayanta Mahapatra

  4. Dom Moraes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jayanta Mahapatra is widely recognized for his poignant depiction of the Partition's impact on human lives in his poem "Refugee Columns".

Who among the following poets is known for his experimental and innovative use of language, often incorporating elements of Indian mythology and culture?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. Keki N. Daruwalla

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. Dilip Chitre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.K. Ramanujan's poetry is characterized by its unique blend of Indian and Western influences, resulting in a distinctive and innovative style.

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