Indian Literature: Vedas and Upanishads
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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?

  • Buddhist
  • Yoga (correct)
  • Jainism
  • Lokayata
  • 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?

    <p>Sanskrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from Mahabharta and Ramayana, which text is known world over for its poetry and drama?

    <p>Panchtantra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient text is known for reaching throughout the world through translations?

    <p>Four Vedas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the interesting part of Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize narrative?

    <p>Tagore himself translated 103 of his Bengali poems into English and took them to England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?

    <p>The English translation of his Bengali poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Mirza Ghalib's work attracted scholars and translators like Aijaz Ahmad?

    <p>His philosophical Urdu ghazals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to translate Abhigyan Shakuntalam into English?

    <p>William Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about the translations of Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir and Guru Nanak?

    <p>They are known to the world through translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many translations of Kalidas' dramas and poetry collections are available in English now?

    <p>Many translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?

    <p>He was the only Indian to receive the award for literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize about the role of translation in World Literature and Comparative study of literature?

    <p>It reflects the concept of 'World Literature' and allows comparative study of literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who rendered Mirza Ghalib’s poetry and prose in English?

    <p>Aijaz Ahmad and many other scholars and translators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from classical Sanskrit literature, which other Indian literature is known to the world?

    <p>Medieval period Indian literature, particularly Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir, Guru Nanak, Akka Mahadevi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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