What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize? [#2489]
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Q1. What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize?
Q1. What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize?
(A) Kiran Desai
(A) Kiran Desai
(A) Kiran Desai
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(D) Arundhati Roy
(D) Arundhati Roy
(D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
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Q1. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Agnikobi"?
Q1. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Agnikobi"?
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(B) Phani Sarma
(B) Phani Sarma
(B) Phani Sarma
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(D) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(D) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(D) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Answer: (C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, a prominent Assamese essayist and poet, is popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (Fire Poet) for his fiery nationalism, strong social and political views, and passionate advocacy for Assamese language and culture.
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, a prominent Assamese essayist and poet, is popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (Fire Poet) for his fiery nationalism, strong social and political views, and passionate advocacy for Assamese language and culture.
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, a prominent Assamese essayist and poet, is popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (Fire Poet) for his fiery nationalism, strong social and political views, and passionate advocacy for Assamese language and culture.
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Q2. Who is the author of the novel "Pita Putra" from 1978, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q2. Who is the author of the novel "Pita Putra" from 1978, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Bhaben Barua
(A) Bhaben Barua
(A) Bhaben Barua
(B) Homen Borgohain
(B) Homen Borgohain
(B) Homen Borgohain
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
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Q3. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Asom Kesori' in Assamese literature?
Q3. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Asom Kesori' in Assamese literature?
(A) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(A) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(A) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(D) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(D) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(D) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: (B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (B) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury was a prominent Assamese patriot, writer, and journalist who played a crucial role in the Assamese renaissance. He was a strong advocate for Assamese language and culture, and his writings often reflected his deep love for his homeland and its people. He is revered as a symbol of Assamese nationalism and pride.
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury was a prominent Assamese patriot, writer, and journalist who played a crucial role in the Assamese renaissance. He was a strong advocate for Assamese language and culture, and his writings often reflected his deep love for his homeland and its people. He is revered as a symbol of Assamese nationalism and pride.
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury was a prominent Assamese patriot, writer, and journalist who played a crucial role in the Assamese renaissance. He was a strong advocate for Assamese language and culture, and his writings often reflected his deep love for his homeland and its people. He is revered as a symbol of Assamese nationalism and pride.
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Q4. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
Q4. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
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Q5. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
Q5. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
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Q6. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Paporir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
Q6. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Paporir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(B) Mahim Bora
(B) Mahim Bora
(B) Mahim Bora
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
Answer: (C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
Answer: (C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
Answer: (C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
Ganesh Chandra Gogoi, a renowned Assamese poet, is known as "Paporir Kavi" (Poet of the Lotus) for his lyrical and evocative poetry, often drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the lotus flower.
Ganesh Chandra Gogoi, a renowned Assamese poet, is known as "Paporir Kavi" (Poet of the Lotus) for his lyrical and evocative poetry, often drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the lotus flower.
Ganesh Chandra Gogoi, a renowned Assamese poet, is known as "Paporir Kavi" (Poet of the Lotus) for his lyrical and evocative poetry, often drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the lotus flower.
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Q7. Who is known by the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" in Assamese literature?
Q7. Who is known by the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" in Assamese literature?
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Mahim Bora
(B) Mahim Bora
(B) Mahim Bora
(C) Satyanath Bora
(C) Satyanath Bora
(C) Satyanath Bora
(D) Phani Sarma
(D) Phani Sarma
(D) Phani Sarma
Answer: (C) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (C) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (C) Satyanath Bora
In Assamese literature, the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" is associated with Satyanath Borah. He was a prominent Assamese grammarian, essayist, and music composer who sometimes used this pen name.
In Assamese literature, the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" is associated with Satyanath Borah. He was a prominent Assamese grammarian, essayist, and music composer who sometimes used this pen name.
In Assamese literature, the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" is associated with Satyanath Borah. He was a prominent Assamese grammarian, essayist, and music composer who sometimes used this pen name.
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Q8. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor"?
Q8. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor"?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(C) Hem Barua
(C) Hem Barua
(C) Hem Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
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Q9. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
Q9. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(B) Hema Saraswati
(B) Hema Saraswati
(B) Hema Saraswati
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(D) Harivara Vipra
(D) Harivara Vipra
(D) Harivara Vipra
Answer: (B) Hema Saraswati
Answer: (B) Hema Saraswati
Answer: (B) Hema Saraswati
Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.
Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.
Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.
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Q10. In which language were Buddhist literatures written?
Q10. In which language were Buddhist literatures written?
(A) Pali
(A) Pali
(A) Pali
(B) Hindi
(B) Hindi
(B) Hindi
(C) Prakrit
(C) Prakrit
(C) Prakrit
(D) Sanskrit
(D) Sanskrit
(D) Sanskrit
Answer: (A) Pali
Answer: (A) Pali
Answer: (A) Pali
Pali
Pali
Pali
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