16 Questions
Which of the following is known for its creative and aesthetic poetry?
Rig-Veda
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Schools of Indian philosophy mentioned in the text?
Yoga
Who is referred to as the 'Shakespeare of India' in the literary world?
Kalidas
Which language has been the language of both philosophical and creative literature?
Sanskrit
Apart from Mahabharta and Ramayana, which text is known world over for its poetry and drama?
Panchtantra
Which ancient text is known for reaching throughout the world through translations?
Four Vedas
What was the interesting part of Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize narrative?
Tagore himself translated 103 of his Bengali poems into English and took them to England.
What facilitated Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
The English translation of his Bengali poetry
What aspect of Mirza Ghalib's work attracted scholars and translators like Aijaz Ahmad?
His philosophical Urdu ghazals
Who was the first to translate Abhigyan Shakuntalam into English?
William Jones
What is significant about the translations of Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir and Guru Nanak?
They are known to the world through translations
How many translations of Kalidas' dramas and poetry collections are available in English now?
Many translations
What is unique about Rabindranath Tagore's Noble prize for literature in 1913?
He was the only Indian to receive the award for literature
What does the text emphasize about the role of translation in World Literature and Comparative study of literature?
It reflects the concept of 'World Literature' and allows comparative study of literature.
Who rendered Mirza Ghalib’s poetry and prose in English?
Aijaz Ahmad and many other scholars and translators
Apart from classical Sanskrit literature, which other Indian literature is known to the world?
Medieval period Indian literature, particularly Indian Bhakti movement poets like Kabir, Guru Nanak, Akka Mahadevi
Explore the significance of Indian languages and ancient texts like Vedas, Upanishads, and the texts of Shaddarshanas. Understand how these literary works have been translated and reached international audiences, particularly through English and other languages.
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