Rabindranath Tagore's Poem Quiz
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Rabindranath Tagore's Poem Quiz

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Who is the poet of 'Where the Mind is Without Fear'?

  • Sukanto Bhattacharya
  • Premendra Mitra
  • R.N Tagore (correct)
  • Nazrul Islam

    • Where does the poem, 'Where the Mind is Without Fear', occur?

  • English version of 'Swadesh'
  • Bengali version of 'Radha Krishna'
  • English version of Gitanjali (correct)
  • Bengali version of 'Swadhinata'

    • The expression, 'Knowledge is free', indicates?

  • Free from early idea
  • Free from scientific idea
  • Free from superstition (correct)
  • Free from corruption

    • 'Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake'---The 'country' referred to here is?

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

    The poet wants the words to come from:

    <p>The depth of truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tireless striving' are two words that tell us that:

    <p>The search for perfection never ceases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In this poem, reason is compared to:

    <p>River (clear stream)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dead habit is compared to:

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

    The clear stream of reason loses its way into:

    <p>The sand of dead habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The poet prays to God to lead our minds -

    <p>Into ever widening thought and action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where the mind is led forward by thee, the poet here means by the word 'thee.'

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

    According to the poet, man should all the time work for -

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

    Where the world has not been broken up into fragments, the word 'fragments' here means -

    <p>Small pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Where the Mind is Without Fear' - here the word 'where' refers to -

    <p>An imaginary world conceived by the poet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dead habit' in Tagore's poem refers to what?

    <p>Unchanging habit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Who is addressed' in the excerpt where the mind is led forward?

    <p>God or the spirit of the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Man's mind should be led forward into ever widening what?

    <p>Thought and action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The heaven of freedom' refers to what?

    <p>The poet's dream land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Father' in Tagore's poem refers to whom?

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

    'Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.' Here heaven of freedom refers to?

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

    The expression 'head is held high' indicates:

    <p>Freedom of mind and self-respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nation is broken up into fragments by narrow:

    <p>Domestic walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domestic walls are raised because of man's:

    <p>Selfishness and narrowness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The narrow domestic walls:

    <p>Break a nation into fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 'domestic walls', the poet means:

    <p>Sectarian approach of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of the Poem

    • "Where the Mind is Without Fear" is a poem by Rabindranath Tagore.
    • It appears in the English version of Gitanjali.

    Key Themes

    • Emphasis on freedom of thought and expression.
    • Exploration of the role of knowledge, advocating for a society free from superstition.
    • The poet's vision for India, invoking a sense of national awakening and spiritual elevation.

    Multiple Choice Questions

    • The poet is Rabindranath Tagore.
    • "Knowledge is free" signifies a liberation from superstition.
    • The "country" referred to in the poem is India.
    • The desire for truth to guide thoughts and actions is a central plea to God.
    • "Tireless striving" conveys that the pursuit of perfection is ongoing.
    • The comparison of reason to a "clear stream" symbolizes clarity in thought.
    • "Dead habit" is likened to a desert, indicating a lack of vitality and progress.

    Symbolism

    • "Into that heaven of freedom" signifies a utopian vision for India.
    • "Where the mind is without fear" represents an ideal state of mental liberation.
    • "Narrow domestic walls" symbolize societal divisions caused by selfishness and prejudice.

    Language and Style

    • The use of metaphors conveys deeper meanings about societal issues and aspirations for unity.
    • The invocation of "Father" symbolizes a divine figure representing hope and guidance.

    Important Quotes

    • "Where the mind is led forward by thee" reflects the relationship between the divine and human aspiration.
    • "The heaven of freedom" captures the essence of the poet's dream for his country and people.

    General Understanding

    • Tagore's poem serves as a call to action for individuals and nations to strive towards self-realization and freedom from the constraints of fear and societal division.

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    Test your knowledge of Rabindranath Tagore's famous poem 'Where The Mind Is Without Fear.' This quiz features multiple-choice questions about the poet, the poem's origins, and its significance. Perfect for students of literature and Tagore enthusiasts!

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