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The Contribution of Indo-Persian Literature to the Development of Literary Criticism

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Who is considered the father of Indo-Persian literary criticism?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Abul Fazl

  4. Faizi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amir Khusrau is widely regarded as the father of Indo-Persian literary criticism. He was a 13th-century poet, musician, and scholar who wrote extensively about the nature of poetry and the role of the critic.

Which of the following is not a major work of Indo-Persian literary criticism?

  1. The Poetics of Aristotle

  2. The Art of Poetry by Horace

  3. The Kitab al-Shi'r wa'l-Shu'ara by Ibn Qutaybah

  4. The Rasa Theory of Anandavardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Poetics of Aristotle is a work of ancient Greek literary criticism, while the other three are works of Indo-Persian literary criticism.

What is the central concept of Anandavardhana's Rasa Theory?

  1. The evocation of emotions in the reader

  2. The use of figurative language

  3. The importance of meter and rhyme

  4. The role of the critic in interpreting a work of literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anandavardhana's Rasa Theory is based on the idea that the primary goal of poetry is to evoke emotions in the reader. He identified nine rasas, or emotions, that can be conveyed through poetry.

Which of the following is not a type of rasa identified by Anandavardhana?

  1. Shringara (erotic love)

  2. Hasya (laughter)

  3. Karuna (compassion)

  4. Adbhuta (wonder)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adbhuta is not a rasa identified by Anandavardhana. The other three are all rasas that he discussed in his work.

What is the main purpose of literary criticism, according to Abul Fazl?

  1. To judge the quality of a work of literature

  2. To interpret the meaning of a work of literature

  3. To provide guidance to poets on how to write better poetry

  4. To promote the study of literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abul Fazl believed that the main purpose of literary criticism is to judge the quality of a work of literature. He argued that critics should use objective criteria to evaluate a work's merits and demerits.

Which of the following is not a criterion that Abul Fazl used to judge the quality of a work of literature?

  1. The use of figurative language

  2. The originality of the work

  3. The author's reputation

  4. The work's popularity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abul Fazl did not consider the author's reputation to be a valid criterion for judging the quality of a work of literature. He believed that critics should focus on the work itself, rather than on the author's personal life or reputation.

What is the main contribution of Indo-Persian literary criticism to the development of literary criticism as a whole?

  1. The introduction of new critical concepts and theories

  2. The development of a more objective approach to literary criticism

  3. The emphasis on the importance of the reader's response to a work of literature

  4. The promotion of the study of literature as a valuable academic discipline


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indo-Persian literary criticism introduced a number of new critical concepts and theories to the field of literary criticism, such as the Rasa Theory and the concept of the ideal reader. These concepts have had a profound impact on the development of literary criticism as a whole.

How did Indo-Persian literary criticism influence the development of literary criticism in other parts of the world?

  1. It led to the development of new critical schools and movements

  2. It helped to spread the study of literature to other parts of the world

  3. It inspired the development of new literary genres

  4. It led to the establishment of new literary institutions


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indo-Persian literary criticism had a significant impact on the development of literary criticism in other parts of the world. It led to the development of new critical schools and movements, helped to spread the study of literature to other parts of the world, inspired the development of new literary genres, and led to the establishment of new literary institutions.

Which of the following is not a major figure in the history of Indo-Persian literary criticism?

  1. Amir Khusrau

  2. Mirza Ghalib

  3. Abul Fazl

  4. Faizi

  5. Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a Bengali social reformer and religious leader. He is not considered to be a major figure in the history of Indo-Persian literary criticism.

What is the main difference between Indo-Persian literary criticism and Western literary criticism?

  1. Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the emotional impact of a work of literature, while Western literary criticism is more focused on the intellectual content of a work of literature

  2. Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the role of the reader in interpreting a work of literature, while Western literary criticism is more focused on the role of the author in creating a work of literature

  3. Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the use of figurative language, while Western literary criticism is more focused on the use of meter and rhyme

  4. Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the importance of tradition, while Western literary criticism is more focused on the importance of originality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the main differences between Indo-Persian literary criticism and Western literary criticism is that Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the emotional impact of a work of literature, while Western literary criticism is more focused on the intellectual content of a work of literature.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Indo-Persian literary criticism?

  1. It is based on the Rasa Theory

  2. It emphasizes the importance of the reader's response to a work of literature

  3. It is more focused on the intellectual content of a work of literature than on its emotional impact

  4. It is more focused on the use of figurative language than on the use of meter and rhyme


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indo-Persian literary criticism is more focused on the emotional impact of a work of literature than on its intellectual content. This is one of the main differences between Indo-Persian literary criticism and Western literary criticism.

Which of the following is not a type of figurative language that is commonly used in Indo-Persian poetry?

  1. Metaphor

  2. Simile

  3. Personification

  4. Alliteration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alliteration is not a type of figurative language that is commonly used in Indo-Persian poetry. Metaphor, simile, and personification are all common types of figurative language that are used in Indo-Persian poetry.

Which of the following is not a major theme in Indo-Persian poetry?

  1. Love

  2. Nature

  3. Religion

  4. Politics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Politics is not a major theme in Indo-Persian poetry. Love, nature, and religion are all major themes in Indo-Persian poetry.

Which of the following is not a major form of Indo-Persian poetry?

  1. Ghazal

  2. Qasida

  3. Masnavi

  4. Rubai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rubai is not a major form of Indo-Persian poetry. Ghazal, Qasida, and Masnavi are all major forms of Indo-Persian poetry.

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