11. In which Urdu journal was Adil Mansuri’s first ghazal published?
[A] Beghadi Mauj
[B] Shama
[C] Adabi Duniya
[D] Biswin Sadi
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Correct Answer: A [Beghadi Mauj]
Notes:
Adil Mansuri’s first ghazal was published in the Urdu journal Beghadi Mauj during the late 1940s while he was learning Urdu.
12. Who introduced the Urdu-influenced ghazal style into Gujarati literature?
[A] Kalapi
[B] Dalpatram
[C] Balashankar Kantharia
[D] Narsinh Mehta
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Correct Answer: C [Balashankar Kantharia]
Notes:
Balashankar Kantharia introduced Urdu-influenced ghazal style into Gujarati and wrote the ghazal containing the line ‘Gujare je shire tare jagat no nath te sleje’.
13. In which city was Gujarat’s first Urdu Shafa publication established?
[A] Surat
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Gujarat’s first Urdu shafa (publication) was established in Ahmedabad.
14. With which city in Gujarat is the renowned Urdu poet Wali Muhammad Wali primarily associated?
[A] Surat
[B] Vadodara
[C] Rajkot
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Wali Muhammad Wali, also known as Wali Gujarati, was a renowned Urdu poet from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the late Mughal era.
15. Who is renowned for integrating the classical Urdu ghazal with the pure Gujarati linguistic tradition?
[A] Amrut Ghayal
[B] Umashankar Joshi
[C] Rajendra Shah
[D] Jhaverchand Meghani
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Correct Answer: A [Amrut Ghayal]
Notes:
Amrut Ghayal is credited for blending the classical Urdu ghazal with pure Gujarati linguistic tradition, enriching Gujarati literature by adapting the ghazal format to the regional language and culture.
16. Who served as the editor of the Urdu daily newspaper “Rayyat” published from Hyderabad?
[A] Khwaja Shaukat Hussain
[B] Zakir Hussain
[C] Narasinga Rao
[D] M.A. Gaffar
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Correct Answer: C [Narasinga Rao]
Notes:
Narasinga Rao edited “Rayyat” from Hyderabad (1918-1937), modernizing its journalism and promoting social reform and regional discourse.
17. Which Indian state is primarily associated with the Hyderabadi Urdu language?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
Hyderabadi Urdu is mainly spoken in Telangana, influenced by local languages and used by Hyderabadi Muslims.
18. Consider the following pairs:
| Amir Khusrau | Father of Urdu Literature |
| Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi | Author of Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi |
| Khwaja Abu Malik Isami | Wrote the Futuh-al-Salatin |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] All three pairs
[D] None of the pairs
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Correct Answer: C [All three pairs]
Notes:- Amir Khusrau: He is often referred to as the Father of Urdu Literature due to his contributions to the development of the language and poetry.
- Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi: He is indeed the author of the Tarikh-i Mubarak Shahi, which provides valuable insights into the Sayyid rulers of Delhi.
- Khwaja Abu Malik Isami: He is the author of Futuh-al-Salatin, which is a comprehensive account of the Delhi Sultanate.
Thus, all three pairs are correct.
19. Consider the following statements:
- The Dawoodi Bohras are members of the Muslim community’s Sunni sect.
- Their leader is known as the Al-Dai-Al-Mutlaq.
- The main language of the community is Lisan al-Dawat, a dialect of Urdu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:- The Dawoodi Bohras are members of the Muslim community’s Shia
- The Dawoodi Bohra community have inherited a distinguished heritage and rich historical legacy which traces to the Fatimi imams.
- Their leader is known as the Al-Dai-Al-Mutlaq, who first operated from Yemen and then, for the last 450 years, from India.
- The current and the 53rd leader is His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
- The main language of the community is Lisan al-Dawat, a dialect of Gujarati with inclusions from Arabic and Urdu.
- The leader of the community has the right to excommunicate its members.
- Excommunication includes the action of
- not being allowed to access a mosque belonging to the community
- not being allowed to a burial dedicated to the community
- The Bombay Prevention of Excommunication Act, 1949was enacted to stop the practice of excommunication prevalent in certain communities. It was later repealed.
- This is because, excommunication is said to deprive the legitimate rights and privileges of its members.
20. Which of the following given pairs about poets and their respective languages is/are correct?
- Kayyara Kinhanna Rai – Kannada
- Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan – Urdu
- Ambikagiri Raichoudhury – West Bengal
- Subramania Bharathi – Kerala
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Kayyara Kinhanna Rai was a Kannada poet and independence activist, known for works like Aikyagana and Shreemukha. Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan, or Hasrat Mohani, was an Urdu poet and independence activist recognized for his Ghazals. Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, an Assamese poet and independence activist, was called ‘Assam Kesari’ and authored works such as Tumi and Beena. Subramania Bharathi, a Tamil poet and independence activist, was known as ‘Mahakavi Bharathi’ and wrote notable pieces like Kuyil Pattu and Panchali Sabatam.
