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Indian Literary Movements: A Journey Through Literary History

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Which literary movement in India is known for its focus on social realism and the depiction of the lives of the marginalized?

  1. Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. Romanticism

  3. Modernism

  4. Postmodernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Writers' Movement, founded in the 1930s, aimed to promote social change and justice through literature.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the early 20th century and sought to break away from traditional forms and styles is known as:

  1. Romanticism

  2. Modernism

  3. Realism

  4. Naturalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Modernism in Indian literature emerged as a reaction to the conventions of the past and sought to explore new forms and themes.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its emphasis on the individual, emotion, and imagination?

  1. Romanticism

  2. Modernism

  3. Realism

  4. Naturalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romanticism, which gained prominence in India in the 19th century, focused on the individual's emotions and imagination as sources of inspiration.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the late 19th century and aimed to depict life as it is, without idealization or romanticization, is known as:

  1. Romanticism

  2. Modernism

  3. Realism

  4. Naturalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Realism in Indian literature emerged as a response to Romanticism and sought to portray life as it is, without embellishment.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its focus on the dark and pessimistic aspects of life and the human condition?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Nihilism

  3. Absurdism

  4. Decadence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existentialism in Indian literature emerged in the 20th century and explored themes of meaninglessness, alienation, and the search for purpose.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the 1960s and sought to challenge traditional notions of literature and explore new forms of expression is known as:

  1. Postmodernism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Deconstructionism

  4. New Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Postmodernism in Indian literature emerged as a reaction to the conventions of modernism and sought to explore new forms of expression and challenge traditional notions of literature.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its focus on the exploration of language, structure, and form, rather than on traditional narrative or character development?

  1. Structuralism

  2. Deconstructionism

  3. New Criticism

  4. Formalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structuralism in Indian literature emerged in the 20th century and sought to analyze literary texts as structures with underlying patterns and relationships.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the 1980s and sought to deconstruct and analyze literary texts, questioning their assumptions and meanings, is known as:

  1. Deconstructionism

  2. New Criticism

  3. Formalism

  4. Reader-Response Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deconstructionism in Indian literature emerged as a response to structuralism and sought to analyze literary texts by deconstructing their assumptions and meanings.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its focus on the reader's response to and interpretation of literary texts, rather than on the author's intention or the text itself?

  1. Reader-Response Criticism

  2. New Criticism

  3. Formalism

  4. Structuralism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reader-Response Criticism in Indian literature emerged in the 20th century and focused on the reader's response to and interpretation of literary texts.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the 1990s and sought to explore the experiences and perspectives of marginalized communities, such as women, Dalits, and LGBTQ individuals, is known as:

  1. Dalit Literature

  2. Feminist Literature

  3. Queer Literature

  4. Postcolonial Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dalit Literature in Indian literature emerged in the 1990s and focused on the experiences and perspectives of Dalits, who have historically faced discrimination and oppression.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its focus on the experiences and perspectives of women, challenging traditional gender roles and norms?

  1. Feminist Literature

  2. Dalit Literature

  3. Queer Literature

  4. Postcolonial Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminist Literature in Indian literature emerged in the 20th century and focused on the experiences and perspectives of women, challenging traditional gender roles and norms.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the 2000s and sought to explore the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ individuals, challenging traditional notions of sexuality and gender, is known as:

  1. Queer Literature

  2. Dalit Literature

  3. Feminist Literature

  4. Postcolonial Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Queer Literature in Indian literature emerged in the 2000s and focused on the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ individuals, challenging traditional notions of sexuality and gender.

Which literary movement in India is characterized by its focus on the experiences and perspectives of people from former colonies, exploring the impact of colonialism and its aftermath?

  1. Postcolonial Literature

  2. Dalit Literature

  3. Feminist Literature

  4. Queer Literature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Postcolonial Literature in Indian literature emerged in the 20th century and focused on the experiences and perspectives of people from former colonies, exploring the impact of colonialism and its aftermath.

The literary movement that emerged in India in the 21st century and sought to explore the intersection of technology, culture, and society, often through digital platforms and interactive media, is known as:

  1. Digital Literature

  2. Cyberpunk

  3. Transmedia Storytelling

  4. Interactive Fiction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital Literature in Indian literature emerged in the 21st century and focused on the exploration of the intersection of technology, culture, and society, often through digital platforms and interactive media.

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