The Use of Literature to Promote Nationalism

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of nationalistic literature?

  1. It glorifies the nation and its history.

  2. It promotes unity and patriotism.

  3. It criticizes the government.

  4. It celebrates the culture and traditions of the nation.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nationalistic literature typically glorifies the nation and its history, promotes unity and patriotism, and celebrates the culture and traditions of the nation. It does not typically criticize the government.

Which of the following is an example of nationalistic literature in India?

  1. Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Godan by Premchand

  3. Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

  4. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore is an example of nationalistic literature in India. It is a collection of poems that celebrates the beauty and culture of India and promotes unity and patriotism.

How did literature contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?

  1. It helped to create a sense of national identity.

  2. It promoted unity and patriotism.

  3. It criticized the British colonial rule.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Literature contributed to the growth of nationalism in India by helping to create a sense of national identity, promoting unity and patriotism, and criticizing the British colonial rule.

Which of the following authors is known for his nationalistic writings?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Subramanya Bharati

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and Subramanya Bharati are all known for their nationalistic writings.

What is the main theme of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel 'Anandamath'?

  1. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857

  2. The Indian National Congress

  3. The partition of Bengal

  4. The Quit India Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main theme of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel 'Anandamath' is the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

Which of the following is a famous poem by Subramanya Bharati that promotes nationalism?

  1. En Peyar Tamizhan

  2. Bharathiyar Pattu

  3. Kannan Pattu

  4. Panchali Sabatham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

En Peyar Tamizhan is a famous poem by Subramanya Bharati that promotes nationalism. It is a poem about the pride of being a Tamil.

How did Rabindranath Tagore's writings contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?

  1. He wrote poems that celebrated the beauty and culture of India.

  2. He wrote plays that criticized the British colonial rule.

  3. He founded the Swadeshi movement.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's writings contributed to the growth of nationalism in India by celebrating the beauty and culture of India, criticizing the British colonial rule, and founding the Swadeshi movement.

What is the main theme of Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Gora'?

  1. The conflict between tradition and modernity

  2. The struggle for Indian independence

  3. The partition of Bengal

  4. The caste system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main theme of Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Gora' is the conflict between tradition and modernity.

Which of the following is a famous poem by Rabindranath Tagore that promotes nationalism?

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Where the Mind is Without Fear

  3. Gitanjali

  4. The Post Office


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jana Gana Mana is a famous poem by Rabindranath Tagore that promotes nationalism. It is the national anthem of India.

How did literature contribute to the Indian independence movement?

  1. It helped to create a sense of national identity.

  2. It promoted unity and patriotism.

  3. It criticized the British colonial rule.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Literature contributed to the Indian independence movement by helping to create a sense of national identity, promoting unity and patriotism, and criticizing the British colonial rule.

Which of the following authors is known for his writings that criticized the British colonial rule?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Subramanya Bharati

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and Subramanya Bharati are all known for their writings that criticized the British colonial rule.

What is the main theme of Premchand's novel 'Godan'?

  1. The life of a peasant farmer

  2. The Indian National Congress

  3. The partition of Bengal

  4. The Quit India Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main theme of Premchand's novel 'Godan' is the life of a peasant farmer.

Which of the following is a famous poem by Premchand that promotes nationalism?

  1. Poos Ki Raat

  2. Ganga Maiyya

  3. Bharat Mata

  4. Desh Bhakt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Mata is a famous poem by Premchand that promotes nationalism. It is a poem about the motherland India.

How did Premchand's writings contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?

  1. He wrote novels that depicted the life of the common people.

  2. He wrote stories that criticized the British colonial rule.

  3. He founded the Indian National Congress.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Premchand's writings contributed to the growth of nationalism in India by depicting the life of the common people, criticizing the British colonial rule, and founding the Indian National Congress.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Salman Rushdie that deals with the theme of nationalism?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Midnight's Children is a famous novel by Salman Rushdie that deals with the theme of nationalism. It is a novel about the history of India from independence to the present day.

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