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The correct answer is Reeta Chowdhury.

Key Points

•  Reeta Chowdhury is a prominent contemporary Assamese writer renowned for her historical novels and her perceptive exploration of gender and societal issues.
• Her works often meticulously research historical periods, particularly those related to Assam's past, and weave compelling narratives around them.
• Chowdhury frequently uses these historical backdrops to examine the roles of women, power dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships within broader societal contexts.
• Her novels like 'Deo Langkhui' and 'Makam' have received significant critical acclaim and popular success, reflecting her ability to blend historical authenticity with compelling storytelling and a nuanced understanding of human experience.

The correct answer is ​Mamoni Raisom Goswami.

Key Points

•  Mamoni Raisom Goswami, or Indira Goswami, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for her critically acclaimed novel 'Datal Hatir Une Khuwa Howdah' (The Mahout's Elephant and the Abandoned Palanquin).
• This powerful novel delves into the lives of widows in a Vaishnavite monastery, exposing the harsh realities, social stigmas, and hypocrisies they faced.
• Goswami fearlessly tackled sensitive and often taboo subjects, bringing to light the plight of marginalized communities.
• Her realistic and empathetic portrayal of their struggles resonated deeply with readers and critics alike.
• The novel is a testament to her courage as a writer and her commitment to social justice, solidifying her status as a literary icon.

The correct answer is Hiren Bhattacharyya.

Key Points

•  Hiren Bhattacharyya, affectionately known as 'Hiruda', is a highly revered Assamese poet.
• His collection of poems titled 'Sonali Jahaj' (Golden Ship) is one of his most celebrated works.
• Bhattacharyya's poetry is characterized by its profound lyricism, simplicity of language, and deep emotional resonance.
• He often wrote about themes of nature, love, human relationships, and the beauty of everyday life, often imbuing his verses with a sense of gentle melancholy and profound wisdom.
• His ability to connect directly with the hearts of his readers through his sincere and evocative poetry has earned him immense popularity and a lasting place in Assamese literature.

The correct answer is ​Lakhinandan Bora.

Key Points

•  Lakhinandan Bora is the author of the acclaimed Assamese novel 'Pita Putra' (Father and Son).
• This novel deeply explores the complex dynamics of generational conflict, particularly within a rural Assamese setting.
• Bora's narrative skillfully delves into the differing values, aspirations, and understanding between an older and a younger generation, highlighting the tensions and eventual reconciliation that often characterize such relationships.
• His writing is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of Assamese society, its keen psychological insights, and its ability to capture the nuances of human emotions.
• 'Pita Putra' remains a significant work, revered for its timeless exploration of family bonds and societal change.

The correct answer is Harekrishna Deka.

Key Points

•  Harekrishna Deka is a notable Assamese poet, critic, and intellectual who has been associated with the 'Apaswar' (Dissenting Voice) movement in Assamese poetry.
• This movement, emerging in the post-independence era, sought to break away from traditional romanticism and embrace a more realistic, often cynical or critical, perspective on society and politics.
• Deka's poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth, sharp wit, and often ironic tone, reflecting on contemporary social issues and individual dilemmas.
• He has been a significant voice in shaping modern Assamese poetry, challenging established norms and offering fresh perspectives through his insightful and thought-provoking verse.

The correct answer is Tamil.

Key Points

• The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry providing guidelines for classical languages.
• Currently six languages i.e, Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia enjoy the classical language status.
• The Government of India declared Tamil was the first language conferred with the status of Classical Language in India in 2004.

Additional Information

• A Centre of excellence for studies in classical languages is also there in India.
• All the classical languages are also listed in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• Sanskrit was given the status as a Classical Language of India in 2005.
• In 2008 Kannada and Telugu were given the status as Classical Languages of India.
• Malayalam was declared as a classical language in 2013.
• In 2014, Odia was also given the status of the Classical language.

Important Points

•  The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.

The correct answer is Kumarasambhava.

Key Points

• Kumarasambhava:
  • Kumarasambhava poem is one of the greatest epic poems written by the famous poet Kalidasa.
  • It is one of the gems of Sanskrit literature
  • The poem is often called Kumarasambhavam Kalidasa.
  • Given here is a short summary of the Kumarasambhava, which basically talks about the birth of Kumara, the first son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
  • The poem has been divided into seventeen chapters and basically talks about the courtship of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
  • It is said that a powerful demon named Tarakasur was blessed that none except the child of Lord Shiva could kill him.
  • However, Shiva had curtailed the desire for love through intense meditation.
  • Due to the great efforts of Parvati and through much penance, she won the love of Lord Shiva.
  • After some time, Shiva and Parvati were blessed with a son whom they named Karthikeya.
  • He grew up and killed the demon and restored peace and the glory of Lord Indra and the divine world.
  • Thus ends the beautiful Kumarasambhava written by Kalidasa.
  • It is regarded as one of the greatest literary works of all time.

Additional Information

• Kalidasa:
  • Kalidasa (active late 4th-early 5th century) was classical India's master poet and dramatist.
  • He demonstrated the expressive and suggestive heights of which the Sanskrit language is capable and revealed the very essence of an entire civilization.
• Literary work of Kalidasa:

The correct answer is Nath literature.

Key Points

• The story of Maynamati and Gopichandra is a part of Nath literature.
• Maynamati-Gopichandrer Gan is the story of Queen Maynamati and her husband, Manik Chandra, that propagates yoga guidelines.

Important Points

• Nath Literature
  • It is a branch of medieval Bangla literature.
  • It is based on the Nath cult or yoga-sadhana.
  • The main god of the Naths is shiva, who is also called Adinath.
  • The five Nath siddhas (or enlightened)- Minanath, Goraksanath, Hadipa, Kanupa and Chauranginath, are described as having been born from different parts of the body of Adinath.
  • Nath literature was of two types, didactic and narrative.
  • Didactic literature was in the form of doha, prahelika or chara, where secrecy was observed with the abundant use of code words and sentences.
  • Narrative Nath literature was based on legends and stories about the siddhas. The aim of the stories was to attract people to the cult.

Lepcha is one of the official languages of Sikkim.

Key Points

• It is the Himalayan language spoken by the people of Lepcha in Sikkim, India, and parts of West Bengal, Nepal and Bhutan.
• It is a non-tonal Sino-Tibetan language, although it has phonemic stress or pitch that can be indicated in the Lepcha script.
• The official languages of the state are: English, Nepali, Sikkimese (Bhutia) and Lepcha.
• The majority of Sikkim residents are of Nepalese ethnic origin.

​The correct answer is Pali.

Key Points

• India is the birthplace of Buddhism and most of the texts were initially written in Pali. 
• It is an Indo-Aryan language that was used to preserve the Buddhist canon of the Theravada Buddhist tradition, which is regarded as the oldest complete collection of Buddhist texts surviving in an Indian language.

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The correct answer is Dzongkha.

Key Points

• The official Language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
• The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
• The national animal is Takin (cattle chamois or gnu goat)
• The national bird is Common Raven
• The national flower is Blue poppy.
• The national sport is Archery.
• The national tree is Bhutan Cypress.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Points

• Dogri language is spoken in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
• Dogri is also spoken in some regions of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
• Dogri is the language of the Dogras, living mainly in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir. 
• Dogri language is a member of the Indo-Aryan i.e. language of Vedas and Laukik Sanskrit group within the Indo-European languages of India.
• The official script of the Dogri language during the reign of Ranbir Singh is Dogra Akkhar or Akkhar.
• ​The eighth schedule of the Indian constitution deals with official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.

Additional Information

• Currently, 22 languages have been recognized by the Indian constitution.
• They are:

Hint 

• How to remember all the schedules
• Code for 12 schedules - TEARS OF OLD PM
  • 1st Schedule: T- Territory,
  • 2nd Schedule: E- Emoluments/salary,
  • 3rd Schedule: A- Affirmation/Oath,
  • 4th Schedule: R- Rajya Sabha,
  • 5th Schedule: S- Scheduled Tribes,
  • 6th Schedule: O- Other Tribes,
  • 7th Schedule: F- Federal (Division Of Powers),
  • 8th Schedule: O- Official Regional Languages,
  • 9th Schedule: L- Land Reform,
  • 10th Schedule: D- Defection (Anti-Defection Law),
  • 11th Schedule: P- Panchayati Raj,
  • 12th Schedule: M- Municipal Corporation

The correct answer is Turkish.

Key Points

• Tuzuk-i-Baburi is the autobiography of Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire in India.
• Babur wrote it in the Turkish language.
• On the instruction of Akbar, Tuzuk-i-Baburi was translated into Persian named, ‘Baburnamah’ in 1589 by one of his nobles, Mirza Abdur-Rahim.
• The Tuzuk-i-Baburi is a faithful description of the world the author had lived in, and of the people, he had come into contact with.

The correct answer is languages.

Key Points

• Hakki, Pikki, and Siddi are languages from Karnataka.
• As per studies, there are at least 72 languages that are spoken in the Karnataka state.
• Siddi and Hakki-Pikki are classified as 'critically endangered languages'.
• Siddi and Hakki-Pikki is a mix of Konkani, Kannada and Hindi.
• Kannada is the official language of Karnataka.
  • It is the mother tongue for the majority of the people in Karnataka.

Additional Information

• ​Major dance forms in Karnataka are:
  • Puja Kunitha.
  • Pata Kunitha.
  • Bhootha Aradhane.
  • Dollu Kunitha.
• Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form developed in Karnataka.

The correct answer is Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Key Points

• Pashto is an Iranian language spoken primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
• It is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, along with Dari.
• Pashto is also spoken by the Pashtun diaspora in other countries around the world.
• The language has a rich literary tradition, with poetry and prose dating back centuries.
• Pashto has its own unique script, known as the Pashto alphabet, which is written from right to left.
• There are several dialects of Pashto, with the two main ones being Northern Pashto and Southern Pashto.
• Pashto has been influenced by various other languages, including Persian, Arabic, and English.
• It is an important language for understanding the culture, history, and society of the Pashtun people.

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• Sri Lanka:
  - Island country in South Asia
  - Known for its diverse landscapes and rich culture
  - legislative capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the executive and judicial capital is Colombo 
  - Major industries include tourism, tea production, and textiles
  - Official languages are Sinhala and Tamil

• Maldives:
  - Island nation in the Indian Ocean
  - Comprised of 26 atolls
  - Known for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches
  - Capital city is Malé
  - Official language is Dhivehi

• Nepal:
  - Landlocked country in South Asia
  - Home to Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain
  - Capital city is Kathmandu
  - Known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes
  - Official language is Nepali

• Bhutan:
  - Landlocked country in South Asia
  - Known for its stunning natural scenery and commitment to Gross National Happiness
  - Capital city is Thimphu
  - Major industries include agriculture, forestry, and tourism
  - Official language is Dzongkha

• China:
  - Largest country in East Asia
  - Known for its ancient civilization, diverse culture, and rapid economic growth
  - Capital city is Beijing
  - Major industries include manufacturing, technology, and agriculture
  - Official language is Mandarin Chinese

• Myanmar:
  -Southeast Asian country formerly known as Burma
  - Known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic groups
  - Capital city is Naypyidaw
  - Major industries include agriculture, natural resources, and tourism
  - Official language is Burmese