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Flashcards on Indian Literature: Regional and National Literatures
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What is Indian literature?
Indian literature refers to the literary works created in India or by Indian authors.
What are regional literatures in India?
Regional literatures in India are literary works that are specific to a particular region or state within the country.
Which famous Indian author is known for his regional literature?
Rabindranath Tagore is a famous Indian author known for his regional literature in Bengali.
What are national literatures in India?
National literatures in India are literary works that encompass the entire nation and are not limited to any particular region.
Who wrote the national anthem of India?
The national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was written by Rabindranath Tagore.
Name a famous Indian epic.
The Mahabharata is a famous Indian epic that holds great significance in Indian literature.
What is the purpose of regional literature?
Regional literature helps preserve and promote the unique cultural identity and language of a specific region.
Who is considered the father of modern Indian literature?
Raja Rammohan Roy is considered the father of modern Indian literature.
What are some examples of regional literatures in India?
Examples of regional literatures in India include Tamil literature, Marathi literature, and Gujarati literature.
Which Indian language has the largest body of literature?
The Tamil language has the largest body of literature among all Indian languages.
What is the significance of national literature?
National literature plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of unity and shared identity among the diverse people of India.
Who was the first Indian author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
What is the Ramayana?
The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Prince Rama and his adventures.
What is the role of regional literature in promoting cultural diversity?
Regional literature showcases the diversity of cultures, traditions, and languages present in different parts of India.
Which Indian author is known for his national literature in Hindi?
Premchand is a renowned Indian author known for his national literature in Hindi.
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Who wrote the national anthem of India?
R.K. Narayan
Vikram Seth
Rabindranath Tagore
Ruskin Bond
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What is the significance of national literature?
To promote regional identity
To foster a sense of unity and shared identity
To highlight individual authors' achievements
To encourage international collaborations
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Which Indian language has the largest body of literature?
Tamil
Bengali
Hindi
Telugu
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Who is considered the father of modern Indian literature?
Rabindranath Tagore
Raja Rammohan Roy
Premchand
Sarojini Naidu
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What is the purpose of regional literature?
To promote national unity
To preserve and promote the unique cultural identity and language of a region
To compete with national literature
To create international recognition
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Who was the first Indian author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
R.K. Narayan
Vikram Seth
Rabindranath Tagore
Ruskin Bond
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What is the role of regional literature in promoting cultural diversity?
To showcase the diversity of cultures, traditions, and languages in different parts of India
To suppress regional differences and promote national unity
To replace national literature with regional literature
To limit literary expression to specific regions
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Which famous Indian author is known for his regional literature in Bengali?
Premchand
R.K. Narayan
Rabindranath Tagore
Sarojini Naidu
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What are some examples of regional literatures in India?
Tamil literature, Marathi literature, and Gujarati literature
Bengali literature, Hindi literature, and Punjabi literature
English literature, French literature, and Spanish literature
Russian literature, American literature, and Chinese literature
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What is the Ramayana?
An ancient Chinese epic
A Greek tragedy
An ancient Indian epic
A modern American novel
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