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संरचनावाद पर प्रश्न

Total questions: 89

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1.

What is the main objective of this text?

a)

To understand the basic concept of structuralism.

b)

To learn about the origins of structuralism.

c)

To know the application of structuralism in literature.

d)

To compare structuralism with traditional approaches.

2.

What impact has contemporary European thought had on Hindi literature?

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3.

What is structuralism?

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4.

What is structuralism and how is it helpful in literary criticism?

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5.

What is the concept of structuralism?

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6.

What is the relationship of structuralism with linguistics, anthropology, sociology, mathematics, and psychology?

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7.

How did structuralism first get applied in linguistics?

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8.

Is structuralism a part of Indian literary thought?

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9.

What is the opposition of Marxism to structuralism?

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10.

What happens in the philosophical conflict between Marxism and structuralism?

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11.

What is the significance of structuralism in the context of the 20th century?

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12.

Who are the two main figures associated with structuralism?

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13.

What was the contribution of Saussure to the field of linguistics?

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14.

What is the significance of the linguistic structure according to the text?

a)

It is a social construct with certain rules.

b)

It is a fixed entity that does not change.

c)

It is only about the physical elements of language.

d)

It has no relation to the speaker's identity.

15.

How does Saussure explain the concept of value in chess?

a)

The pieces are recognized as values in the game.

b)

The game has no values associated with the pieces.

c)

Each piece moves randomly without any value.

d)

The value of pieces is determined by their color.

16.

What are the pieces in chess recognized as a value?

a)

They determine the player's strategy

b)

They are made of plastic

c)

They can be of different sizes

d)

They are not based on physical characteristics

17.

How does a pawn move in chess?

a)

One square forward

b)

Two squares forward

c)

Diagonally to capture

d)

All of the above

18.

What is the significance of the value assigned to chess pieces?

a)

It determines their movement

b)

It allows them to be replaced

c)

It is based on their physical appearance

d)

It is irrelevant to the game

19.

What materials can chess pieces be made of?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Metal

d)

All of the above

20.

What does Saussure say about the physical characteristics of chess pieces?

a)

They are not important

b)

They are the only thing that matters

c)

They determine the value

d)

They are the basis of the game

21.

How is the game of chess played according to the value system?

a)

Based on physical characteristics

b)

Based on the assigned value

c)

Based on the color of the pieces

d)

Based on the player's strategy

22.

What does Saussure's theory suggest about language structure?

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23.

What happens when a speaker uses language?

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24.

What is the significance of the term 'parole' in language?

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25.

What does the term 'binary opposites' refer to in language?

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26.

What is meant by value in the context of language?

a)

It is a fixed concept.

b)

It is determined by opposites.

c)

It has no relevance.

d)

It is always the same.

27.

What happens to the meaning when the structure of language changes?

a)

It remains the same.

b)

It can change.

c)

It becomes irrelevant.

d)

It is always clear.

28.

What does Saussure believe about literature?

a)

It is created from language.

b)

It is based on emotions.

c)

It has no structure.

d)

It is irrelevant.

29.

How does Saussure define language?

a)

As a system of signs.

b)

As a collection of words.

c)

As a set of rules.

d)

As a form of art.

30.

How does language itself form?

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31.

What is the basis of language?

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32.

What are the two components related to language?

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33.

What does Saussure say about language and thought?

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34.

What role does language play in structuring thoughts and emotions?

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35.

What is the significance of the term 'structure' in structuralism?

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36.

What is the role of 'language' in providing structure to various forms?

a)

To create a complete language

b)

To build structures

c)

To connect rooms

d)

To define society

37.

How do different rooms in a house relate to the concept of structure?

a)

They serve different purposes

b)

They are all the same

c)

They are not connected

d)

They are only for decoration

38.

What connects the rooms in a house?

a)

Doors and windows

b)

Walls

c)

Furniture

d)

Paintings

39.

What does the interconnectedness of rooms create?

a)

A house

b)

A room

c)

A garden

d)

A city

40.

What is the relationship between a house and society according to structuralism?

a)

A house is a society

b)

A house represents society's structure

c)

A house has no relation to society

d)

A house is a metaphor for society

41.

What is the relationship between structure and work according to structuralism?

a)

Structure is essential for work.

b)

Work can exist without structure.

c)

Structure and work are unrelated.

d)

Structure is a temporary concept.

42.

What does the term 'structuralism' support?

a)

It supports the idea of change.

b)

It supports the idea of stability.

c)

It rejects all forms of structure.

d)

It promotes chaos.

43.

What is the meaning of structure according to the text?

a)

A system of interrelated components.

b)

A random collection of elements.

c)

An isolated entity.

d)

A temporary arrangement.

44.

What happens when structure breaks down?

a)

Work continues as usual.

b)

Life becomes stagnant.

c)

New structures are formed.

d)

Everything remains unchanged.

45.

What is the effect of a strike on society?

a)

It has no effect.

b)

It disrupts the entire society.

c)

It strengthens social bonds.

d)

It promotes productivity.

46.

How can a piece of music be transformed?

a)

It can be written down.

b)

It can be played on a piano.

c)

It can be recorded.

d)

It can be broadcasted on radio or television.

47.

What are the two elements of structuralism?

a)

Units and rules

b)

Notes and rhythms

c)

Melodies and harmonies

d)

Instruments and voices

48.

What happens if there is a flaw in the structure of a piece of music?

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49.

What is the structure of language that gives meaning?

a)

It has a single structure.

b)

It can be read without any order.

c)

It is based on nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and punctuation.

d)

It is flexible and can change.

50.

What happens when nouns, verbs, and adjectives are in their places?

a)

The meaning is lost.

b)

The meaning is clear.

c)

The meaning becomes weak.

d)

The meaning is incorrect.

51.

What is the example given for structuralism?

a)

Cinderella

b)

Snow White

c)

Sleeping Beauty

d)

Little Red Riding Hood

52.

What is the basic structure of the story of Cinderella?

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53.

What is the main structure of the story according to the text?

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54.

What does Muktabodh's book 'Kamayani: Ek Punivarchaar' discuss?

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55.

What are the names of the two modern female characters mentioned?

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56.

What does the structuralist seek when analyzing a story or film?

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57.

What are the characteristics of the love story mentioned?

a)

A boy and a girl

b)

Both laugh sometimes

c)

Both cry sometimes

d)

All of the above

58.

What happens when the boy and girl are forced to marry?

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59.

How does the structure of the film change when the parents force the marriage?

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60.

What is the significance of the first sight of love in Kalidasa's 'Abhijnanashakuntalam'?

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61.

What does Sita desire when she sees Ram in the Ramayana?

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62.

What happens when the structure breaks down?

a)

People get punished

b)

Love is rejected

c)

People are harmed

d)

None of the above

63.

What is the rule regarding love?

a)

Love is good

b)

Love is bad

c)

Love is complicated

d)

Love is necessary

64.

Who creates the structure and rules?

a)

The mind

b)

Society

c)

Nature

d)

None of the above

65.

What is the consequence of not following love?

a)

Death

b)

Isolation

c)

Happiness

d)

None

66.

According to this, the structure of the human brain is a structural arrangement that keeps the unit according to the rules.

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67.

The external world is not 'real' in the sense that it is not outside but within us.

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68.

Structuralism is actually the science of human beings and it highlights all the structures that humans can think, understand, or feel.

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69.

In this process, structuralists believe that these structures are inherent.

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70.

For example, all human societies have language, which has a fundamental structure.

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71.

Here, words or units represent meaning according to grammatical rules.

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72.

Similarly, there are some rules in blood relations that determine whom a person can marry and whom they cannot.

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73.

Or there are some rules in which humans exchange things, and in all these rules, there is an inherent unity.

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74.

What is the structure according to the text?

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75.

What are the three characteristics of a conceptual structure?

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76.

What does completeness mean in the context of a system?

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77.

What does transformation imply in a system?

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78.

What does autonomy mean in the context of a system?

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79.

What is the essence of the text regarding the individual nature of the text?

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80.

What does structuralism argue against regarding the author?

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81.

What is the belief of Levi Strauss about structures?

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82.

What does the humanistic model suggest about the world?

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83.

What is the humanistic model that the contemporary Indian reader agrees with?

a)

There is a real world outside of us that we can understand with our rational mind.

b)

Language has the ability to represent this real world.

c)

Language is a personal object of the writer.

d)

Language is centered around the 'truth and meaning' of the writer.

84.

What do structuralists believe about the model?

a)

Language structure creates 'reality'.

b)

We can only think through language.

c)

Meaning comes from personal existence or experience.

d)

Meaning comes from the system of language.

85.

What does meaning arise from according to structuralists?

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86.

What does structuralism emphasize in literature?

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87.

Who are considered the main proponents of post-structuralism?

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88.

What is the significance of the statement 'I say' in structuralism?

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89.

How does structuralism relate to other disciplines?

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