Modern Hindi/Regional — Set 2
Books & Authors · आधुनिक हिंदी/क्षेत्रीय · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who is the author of the legendary Malayalam novel 'Chemmeen'?
Correct Answer: C. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
• **Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai** = is the author of the legendary Malayalam novel 'Chemmeen'. • **Kerala** — the Indian state where the story of 'Chemmeen' is set, based on the myths and lives of the fishing community. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: M.T. Vasudevan Nair: known for 'Naalukettu'; Vaikom Muhammad Basheer: known for 'Balyakalasakhi'; O.V. Vijayan: known for 'Khasakkinte Ithihasam'.
The acclaimed Kannada novel 'Samskara' was written by which author?
Correct Answer: D. U.R. Ananthamurthy
• **U.R. Ananthamurthy** = wrote the acclaimed Kannada novel 'Samskara'. • **Navya movement** — the literary movement in Kannada literature for which 'Samskara' is a defining work, critiquing rigid caste traditions and religious dogmas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: S.L. Bhyrappa: known for 'Parva'; Kuvempu: Jnanpith awardee known for 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'; Girish Karnad: famous playwright like 'Tughlaq'.
Which Bengali writer authored the famous 'Pather Panchali', later adapted into a film by Satyajit Ray?
Correct Answer: A. Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
• **Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay** = authored the famous Bengali novel 'Pather Panchali'. • **Satyajit Ray** — the acclaimed filmmaker who adapted 'Pather Panchali' into a globally renowned film, showcasing Apu's childhood in rural Bengal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: known for 'Anandamath'; Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay: known for 'Devdas'; Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay: known for 'Ganadevata'.
'Yayati', a novel based on a mythological theme that won the Jnanpith Award, was written by?
Correct Answer: A. V.S. Khandekar
• **V.S. Khandekar** = wrote 'Yayati', a novel based on a mythological theme that won the Jnanpith Award. • **Marathi** — the language in which 'Yayati' was originally written, and V.S. Khandekar was the first Marathi author to win the Jnanpith Award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: V.V. Shirwadkar: known as 'Kusumagraj', a Marathi poet and playwright; P.L. Deshpande: famous Marathi humorist; Vijay Tendulkar: acclaimed Marathi playwright.
Who is the author of the Tamil masterpiece 'Ponniyin Selvan'?
Correct Answer: C. Kalki Krishnamurthy
• **Kalki Krishnamurthy** = is the author of the Tamil masterpiece 'Ponniyin Selvan'. • **1950s** — the decade during which 'Ponniyin Selvan' was originally serialized in the magazine 'Kalki', becoming the most popular historical novel in Tamil literature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: R.K. Narayan: famous for English novels set in 'Malgudi'; Jayakanthan: Jnanpith awardee known for Tamil social realism; Subramania Bharati: acclaimed Tamil nationalist poet.
The classic Odia novel 'Chha Mana Atha Guntha' was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Fakir Mohan Senapati
• **Fakir Mohan Senapati** = wrote 'Chha Mana Atha Guntha', a pioneering work of social realism in Odia literature. • **'Chha Mana Atha Guntha'** — highlights the exploitation of peasants by a manipulative landlord. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gopinath Mohanty: a prominent Odia writer, but not the author of this novel; Sitakant Mahapatra: a well-known Odia poet and literary critic, not the author; Pratibha Ray: a contemporary Odia writer, but did not write 'Chha Mana Atha Guntha'.
Which Urdu writer is famous for her novel 'Aag Ka Darya' (River of Fire)?
Correct Answer: A. Qurratulain Hyder
• **Qurratulain Hyder** = is the Urdu writer famous for her novel 'Aag Ka Darya' (River of Fire), spanning two thousand years of Indian history. • **1989** — the year Qurratulain Hyder received the Jnanpith Award for her literary contributions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ismat Chughtai: a prominent Urdu writer known for 'Lihaaf', not 'Aag Ka Darya'; Bano Qudsia: a Pakistani author known for 'Raja Gidh', not this novel; Fehmida Riaz: a Pakistani poet and activist, not the author of 'Aag Ka Darya'.
Who wrote the famous Punjabi poem 'Aj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu' regarding the partition?
Correct Answer: C. Amrita Pritam
• **Amrita Pritam** = wrote the famous Punjabi poem 'Aj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu' regarding the partition. • **1947** — the year of the partition of India, whose agony is expressed in Amrita Pritam's poignant poem. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Surjit Patar: a contemporary Punjabi poet, not the author of this poem; Shiv Kumar Batalvi: a renowned romantic Punjabi poet, but not associated with this partition poem; Paash: a revolutionary Punjabi poet, but did not write 'Aj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu'.
The Marathi novel 'Mrityunjay', based on the life of Karna, was written by?
Correct Answer: A. Shivaji Sawant
• **Shivaji Sawant** = wrote the Marathi novel 'Mrityunjay', which is based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata. • **'Mrityunjay'** — is one of the most successful biographical novels in Marathi literature, offering a unique perspective on the Mahabharata. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Vishwas Patil: known for historical novels like 'Panipat', not 'Mrityunjay'; Bhalchandra Nemade: a Jnanpith awardee known for his distinct literary style, not this work; Ranjit Desai: a historical Marathi novelist known for 'Shriman Yogi', not the author of 'Mrityunjay'.
Which Gujarati author wrote the historical trilogy that includes 'Prithvi Vallabh'?
Correct Answer: D. K.M. Munshi
• **K.M. Munshi** = is the Gujarati author who wrote the historical trilogy that includes 'Prithvi Vallabh', and founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. • **'Prithvi Vallabh'** — is one of his most famous historical romances, showcasing his literary prowess. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Zaverchand Meghani: a notable Gujarati folk literature writer, not known for this trilogy; Umashankar Joshi: a Jnanpith awardee and poet, but not the author of 'Prithvi Vallabh'; Pannalal Patel: a Jnanpith awardee known for 'Manvi Ni Bhavai', not this historical trilogy.