Exploring Kannada Literature

Who is known as the father of Kannada literature?

• Kuvempu

• B.M. Srikantaiah

• R. K. Narayan

• Adikavi Pampa

What is the name of the famous Kannada epic written by Pampa?

• Mahabharata Kannada

• Karnataka Katha

• Pampa's Prabandha

• Vikramarjuna Vijaya

Which poet is famous for his work 'Karnataka Rajyotsava'?

• V. K. Gokak

• B. M. Srikantaiah

• K. S. Narasimhaswamy

• G. S. Shivarudrappa

Name a prominent female writer in Kannada literature.

• Vijayalakshmi S. S.

• Shashi Deshpande

• Kamala Das

• Anita Nair

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Namma Ooru' by D. R. Bendre?

• The beauty of nature in rural areas.

• The struggles of urban life and its challenges.

• The importance of family and relationships.

• The connection and affection for one's homeland.

Which literary movement is associated with the works of Kuvempu?

• Navodaya

• Navaranga

• Navarasa

• Navajyoti

What is the significance of the 'Karnataka Sahitya Akademi'?

• It serves as a platform for international literary exchanges.

• It focuses on promoting Hindi literature and culture.

• It promotes and develops Kannada literature and language.

• It primarily supports the development of English language education.

Who wrote the famous novel 'Mookajjiya Kanasugalu'?

• B. M. Srikantaiah

• K. Shivaram Karanth

• V. K. Gokak

• R. K. Narayan

What genre does the book 'Bhagavad Gita' belong to in Kannada literature?

• Historical narrative

• Philosophical essays

• Poetic drama

• Religious literature

Which Kannada poet is known for his contributions to modern poetry?

• Kuvempu

• D. R. Bendre

• G. S. Shivarudrappa

• B. M. Srikantaiah