Hindi Literature and Mythology Quiz
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Which of the following is considered the first fundamental novel of Hindi literature, according to Acharya Ramchandra Shukla?

  • 'Bhagyaavati'
  • 'Pariksha Guru' (correct)
  • 'Chandrakanta Santati'
  • 'Anamdas Ka Potha'

Which of the following options is NOT a play?

  • Aan ka Maan
  • Rajmudra
  • Guru Dhwaj
  • Apna Apna Bhagya (correct)

Which composition is attributed to Swami Dayanand Saraswati?

  • 'Bhor Ka Tara'
  • Satyaarth Prakash (correct)
  • Bhoodan Yagya
  • Bharat- Bharati

Who is the author of 'Mehre Argha Chake Dar'?

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Which essay was written by Dr. G. Sundar Reddy?

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What is the primary language used in the text?

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What is the explicit instruction given towards the end of the text?

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What is the function of the Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV, V) in the text?

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What does 'अथवा' indicate in the context of the text?

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What do the questions in the image primarily focus on?

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What was the 'Salt March' primarily about?

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Which of the following is a key trait associated with Gandhi?

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Who is Karna?

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What is the main theme of 'Tyagpath'?

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Which figure from Indian mythology is known for his devotion to his parents?

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Which of the following is NOT associated with 'Bharatendu Yug'?

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Who is the author of 'Ram ki Shakti Puja'?

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Which 'vad' (ideology) is characterized by 'disbelief in religion' and 'hatred towards the exploiting class'?

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Who is the author of 'Vitambana'?

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Who is the author of the poem 'Abhinav Manushya'?

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According to the passage, where does the origin of criticism lie?

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According to the passage, what does a person experience by criticizing others?

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According to the passage, what increases as action diminishes?

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According to the passage, what arises from difficult actions?

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Based on the passage, what is one way to overcome the tendency to criticize?

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What type of document is mentioned in the exam?

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Which topic is an option for the essay?

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Which of these is a potential theme of the essay?

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Among the options, which subject is the essay NOT expected to address?

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In the poem excerpt, what is described as 'dol raha' (swaying)?

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Which element is NOT mentioned as part of the early morning scene in the poem?

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What is the maximum word limit for the literary introduction of a writer, as specified in the instructions?

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How many marks are allocated for literary introduction including their major works?

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Which of the following is presented as an alternative to writing about the 'Bahaudar' or 'Lathi' story?

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According to the instructions, what is the maximum word limit for answers based on the summarized passage?

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The instructions mention answering questions in a specific language from a passage. Which language is it?

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Which author is among the options for whom a literary introduction is to be written?

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Which poet is among the options for whom a literary introduction is to be written?

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What is the general subject matter of the passages to be used for answering questions in section 8?

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According to one of the provided shlokas, what do wicked people use their knowledge for?

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Tedhi Kheer Hona'?

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What element is predominantly found in the rocks on the surface of Mars?

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What is the primary reason Mars is called the 'Red Planet'?

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What is the correct meaning of the word pair 'अग-अघ'?

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Which of the following were believed to be the first single-celled organisms to exist on Earth?

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What is the correct meaning of the word pair 'पयोद-पयोधि'?

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What is the meaning of 'Payod'?

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What is the single word for 'किसी बात का गूढ़ रहस्य जाननेवाला' (one who knows the deep secret of something)?

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What does 'truti' generally refer to?

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What is the closest meaning of the word 'bak'?

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What is the single word for 'जिसे समझना कठिन हो' (something that is difficult to understand)?

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Which of the following is a possible correction for the sentence: 'सब लोग अपना काम करो'?

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What word correctly fills in the blank: '______ kar'?

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Which of the following is a concept that can be defined?

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Which of the following is a possible correction for the sentence: 'मेरे से कुछ न पूछो'?

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What is the emotion associated with वियोग (विप्रलंभ) श्रृंगार रस?

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Which of the following can be defined as a type of figure of speech?

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Which of the following describes श्लेष अलंकार?

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Which of the following is a poetic form that can be defined?

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What are the three paths or states of the speaker in the passage?

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According to the speaker in the passage, what happens to those who neither donate nor consume?

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Flashcards

'Pariksha Guru'

Considered the first fundamental novel of Hindi literature.

Non-play

A literary work that is not a dramatic performance.

Satyaarth Prakash

A significant written work by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Kanhaiyalal Mishra 'Prabhakar'

An author known for a particular essay.

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Dr. G. Sundar Reddy

An essayist who explores the relationship between language and modernity.

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What is Hindi?

A common language used in India, written in Devanagari script.

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What is Devanagari?

The script used to write Hindi, characterized by a horizontal line that connects the letters.

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What is Literary Device Analysis?

Analyzing texts which identify and describe the use of figurative language to enhance meaning.

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What is Text Comprehension?

Understanding text involves breaking down sentences and passages to understand their meaning.

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What does 'अथवा' mean?

A choice given to the student to answer one from the options provided.

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Salt March

A nonviolent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 against the British salt monopoly. Participants marched to the sea to make salt.

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Poignant Moment

Refers to an especially meaningful or emotionally charged moment within a narrative.

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Plot

The sequence of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Translate to Hindi

An interpretation and translation from one language to another. Focuses on carrying meaning across languages.

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Theme

Central idea or message in a literary work.

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Bharatendu Yug

A literary period in Hindi literature.

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Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala'

A poet known for works like 'Ram ki Shakti Pooja'.

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Pragativad

A literary movement characterized by atheism and hatred towards the exploiting class.

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Bharatendu Harishchandra

An author, known for work called 'Vitambana'.

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Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'

Author of poem 'Abhinav Manushya'.

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Udgam

Root or source

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Nikrisht

Inferior or substandard

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Heenta

Feeling of inadequacy.

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Ninda

To express criticism or disapproval.

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Shaili

Style of writing

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Exam Paper

An academic assessment tool, often including essay questions.

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Letter in Exam

A written communication, unrelated to the exam question.

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Expanding to India

Extending the topic to include the context and influence of India.

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Role of Democracy

A form of government where power resides in the people.

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Non-Conventional Energy

Sources like solar, wind, and hydro contribute to lowering carbon emissions.

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पद्यांश (Padyansh)

A collection of poems or songs.

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व्याख्या (Vyakhya)

Explanation or detailed interpretation.

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खग-कुल (Khag-kul)

A group or collection of birds.

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अलंकार (Alankar)

A figure of speech comparing dissimilar things using 'like' or 'as'.

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रस (Ras)

The emotional tone or mood of a literary work.

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कथावस्तु (Kathavastu)

A short account of the key events in a story.

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उद्देश्य (Uddeshya)

The author's intention or message in a story.

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संक्षेपित (Sankshepit)

A brief summary of a longer text.

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पुनर्युक्ति (Punarukti)

Repeating the same idea using different words.

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गद्यांश (Gadyansh)

Section of text.

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Ag-Agh Meaning

Ag means immovable or a mountain, while Agh means sin.

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Payod-Payodhi Meaning

Payod means cloud (giving water), while Payodhi means ocean (reservoir of water).

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Marmagya

One who knows the hidden and profound secrets of something.

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Durooh

Difficult to understand.

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Viyog Shringar Ras

The sentiment of love in separation.

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Shlesh Alankar

A figure of speech in which a word has multiple meanings applicable in the context.

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Sandeh Alankar

A figure of speech expressing doubt or uncertainty.

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Doha Chhand

A couplet verse form with a specific structure of 13 and 11 'matras' (syllable counts) per line.

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Dhanam (धनं)

Material wealth or possessions.

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Shakti (शक्तिः)

Power or strength.

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Pareeshaam Paripeednaay (परेषां परिपीड़नाय)

Troubling or oppressing others.

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Sadhur Vipreetam (साधोर् विपरीतमेतज्)

The opposite (of a wicked person).

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Rakshanaay (रक्षणाय)

Protecting or guarding.

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"Tedhi Kheer Hona"

An idiom meaning a difficult task.

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"Baloo Se Tel Nikalna"

An impossible task.

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"Ghee Ka Laddu Tedha Bhala"

Even if misshapen, it's still good.

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"Samarthya Ko Nahi Dosh Gosain"

Powerful people are rarely blamed.

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Lohe Tatva (लोहे तत्व)

Iron.

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Methane

Methane.

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Amoeba and Paramecium

Amoeba and Paramecium.

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Payod-Payodhar

Cloud and water.

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Kriti

Work.

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Truti

Mistake or error.

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