History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which of these statements are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. In Hindi literature the era of nationalism and social reform was inaugurated by Bharatendu Harishchandra (1850-85)
- 2. His 'Bharat Durdasha' discusses India's decline into misfortune
- 3. Subramania Bharati, who wrote in Tamil like Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, used the imagery of gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon
- 4. Subramania Bharati composed a poem in praise of Jesus in which he speaks of the symbolism of the death on the cross
- 5. Subramania Bharati also wrote poems in Malayalam
A1, 2 and 5 only
B1, 2 and 3 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★Bharatendu Harishchandra inaugurated the era of nationalism and social reform in Hindi literature.
★His Bharat Durdasha discusses India's decline into misfortune.
★Subramania Bharati composed a poem in praise of Jesus, speaking of the symbolism of the death on the cross.
★Subramania Bharati also wrote poems in Malayalam.
★Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote in Bengali, not Tamil, so the third statement is wrong.
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