Life and Works of Jay Shankar Prasad
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What significant literary work was NOT authored by Jay Shankar Prasad?

  • _Gitanjali_ (correct)
  • _Chhaya_
  • _Skandagupta_
  • _Kamayani_
  • Which characteristic best describes the language style used by Jay Shankar Prasad?

  • Verbose and ornate
  • Close to Sanskrit, decorative and pictorial (correct)
  • Simple and colloquial
  • Modern and abstract
  • Which date marks the birth of Jay Shankar Prasad?

  • March 5, 1888
  • January 30, 1889 (correct)
  • November 15, 1937
  • February 2, 1890
  • What was one of the roles of Jay Shankar Prasad besides being a poet?

    <p>Reformer of poetic style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city was Jay Shankar Prasad born?

    <p>Varanasi (Benares)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Life and Works of Jay Shankar Prasad

    • Born in Varanasi (Benares) on January 30, 1889
    • Father was Shri Devi Prasad
    • Known for his poetic works like Skandagupta, Akashdeep, Dhruvswamini, Kamayani, Chhaya, Titli, and Indrajala
    • Died on November 15, 1937
    • His poetic language resembles Sanskrit and is characterized by its decorative and pictorial style
    • Considered a reformer of the romantic era in Indian poetry

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