Set 8 | Important Languages and Literature of India MCQs 2024

Important Languages and Literature of India MCQs . Indian Languages and Literature are an integral part of Indian Art and Culture, which is extremely beneficial for various examinations such as Civil services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking and other One day exams. It provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the country’s history in order to excel in these competitive fields. Objectives on Indian Art and Culture for competitive exams.

MCQs on Languages and Literature of India – Objective Questions and Answers

Q71. Valmiki’s other name was?

[A] Agni Sharma

[B] Pradeep Pathak

[C] Shaurya Lala

[D] None

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Correct Answer is A.

Valmiki’s other name was Agni Sharma.
He was born in Treta Yuga. He was a poet in Sanskrit literature.
The epic Ramayana, dated variously from the 5^th century BC to first century BC is attributed to him.
He is revered as Adi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.

Q72. Whose devotional verses were included in Guru Granth Sahib?

[A] Surdas

[B] Kabir Das

[C] Ravidas

[D] Agni Sharma

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Correct Answer is C.

Ravidas devotional verses were included in the Sikh scriptures known as Guru Granth Sahib. 41 of his poems are included in the Adi Granth.
He was born in the year 1388 in Varanasi district. He was a North Indian mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti Movement during the 14^th and 15^th century CE.
The Panch Vani text of the Dadupanthi tradition within Hinduism also includes numerous poems of Ravidas.

Q73. Whose compositions was Ramcharitmanas?

[A] Surdas

[B] Tulsidas

[C] Ravidas

[D] None

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Correct Answer is B.

Ramcharitmanas is the composition of Goswami Tulsidas.
He was born in 1532, Rajapur Village in Banda district.
His other major compositions are Vinaya Patrika, Gitavali, Shri Krishna Geetavali, Dohavali, Kavitavali, Ramagya-prashna.
Despite having creative potential in the classical language(sanskrit), he chose and weaved the vernacular language(Awadhi and Brajbhasha) as the medium of literary creation.

Q74. Whose work included Godaan, Karmabhoomi?

[A] Dharmveer Bharti

[B] Amir Khusrau

[C] Harishchandra

[D] Munshi Premchand

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Correct Answer is D.

Munshi Premchand(Dhanpat Rai) famous work include Godaan, Karmabhoomi, Gaban, Mansarovar, “Idgah”.
He was born on 31^st July, 1880 in Lamhi, Varanasi district.
He has authored more than a dozen novels, around 250 short stories, several essays and translations of a number of foreign literary works in Hindi comprise his works.

Q75. When did Uttar Pradesh Hindi Institute, Lucknow established?

[A] 30 Dec, 1976

[B] 30 Dec, 1975

[C] 29 Nov, 1976

[D] 29 Nov, 1975

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Correct Answer is A.

Uttar Pradesh Hindi Institute, Lucknow was established on 30^th December, 1976 for all-round promotion and promotion of Hindi language and literature.
Children’s magazines ‘Balwani’ and ‘Sahitye Bharati’ are regularly published bi-monthly and quarterly respectively.

Q76. When did Hindustani Academy established?

[A] 28 Feb, 1927

[B] 27 March, 1927

[C] 29 March, 1927

[D] None

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Correct Answer is C.

Hindustani Academy, Prayagraj is a historical institution established on March 29, 1927.
Its purpose is to promote the important works of Hindi and its other forms like Urdu, Bhojpuri, Awadhi and Braj etc and presenting large and authentic compilations for the fulfilment of various parts of science and art and its basic objectives by stabilizing literary standards.

Q77. Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Institute located in ?

[A] Prayagraj

[B] Lucknow

[C] Agra

[D] Mathura

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Correct Answer is B.