Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is known for its creative and aesthetic poetry?
Which of the following is known for its creative and aesthetic poetry?
- Sama
- Yajur
- Rig-Veda (correct)
- Atharva
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Schools of Indian philosophy mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Schools of Indian philosophy mentioned in the text?
- Buddhist
- Yoga (correct)
- Jainism
- Lokayata
Who is referred to as the 'Shakespeare of India' in the literary world?
Who is referred to as the 'Shakespeare of India' in the literary world?
- Kalidas (correct)
- Mahabharta
- Ramayana
- Panchtantra
Which language has been the language of both philosophical and creative literature?
Which language has been the language of both philosophical and creative literature?
Apart from Mahabharta and Ramayana, which text is known world over for its poetry and drama?
Apart from Mahabharta and Ramayana, which text is known world over for its poetry and drama?
Which ancient text is known for reaching throughout the world through translations?
Which ancient text is known for reaching throughout the world through translations?
What was the interesting part of Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize narrative?
What was the interesting part of Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize narrative?
What facilitated Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
What facilitated Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
What aspect of Mirza Ghalib's work attracted scholars and translators like Aijaz Ahmad?
What aspect of Mirza Ghalib's work attracted scholars and translators like Aijaz Ahmad?
Who was the first to translate Abhigyan Shakuntalam into English?
Who was the first to translate Abhigyan Shakuntalam into English?
What is significant about the translations of Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir and Guru Nanak?
What is significant about the translations of Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir and Guru Nanak?
How many translations of Kalidas' dramas and poetry collections are available in English now?
How many translations of Kalidas' dramas and poetry collections are available in English now?
What is unique about Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
What is unique about Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
What does the text emphasize about the role of translation in World Literature and Comparative study of literature?
What does the text emphasize about the role of translation in World Literature and Comparative study of literature?
Who rendered Mirza Ghalib’s poetry and prose in English?
Who rendered Mirza Ghalib’s poetry and prose in English?
Apart from classical Sanskrit literature, which other Indian literature is known to the world?
Apart from classical Sanskrit literature, which other Indian literature is known to the world?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
