Ancient Indian Literature and Modern Adaptations
Tests knowledge of ancient Indian literary texts and verified modern adaptations, reinterpretations, and retellings
Questions
Which modern Indian writer is known for his reinterpretation of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, in his novel "Palace of Illusions"?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- R. K. Narayan
- Arundhati Roy
- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Which ancient Indian text is the primary source for the story of Ramayana?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Upanishads
Which modern Indian film is an adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana?
- Sholay
- Mughal-e-Azam
- Lagaan
- Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of fables and stories, often with a moral or didactic purpose?
- Rigveda
- Panchatantra
- Mahabharata
- Upanishads
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of hymns and prayers?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Upanishads
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of philosophical and spiritual teachings?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Upanishads
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of plays?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Natya Shastra
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of love poems?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Kama Sutra
Which ancient Indian text is a collection of stories about the lives of saints and sages?
- Rigveda
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavata Purana