Literary | MCQs

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Ustad Daman was a prominent poet of the Punjabi language

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Abdullah Hussain was an Urdu novelist and short story writer from Rawalpindi.

Abdullah Hussain's Born: Muhammad Khan 14 August 1931 Gujrat, Punjab, British India

Abdullah Hussain Died: on 4 July 2015 (aged 83) in Lahore, Pakistan

Abdullah Hussain's Notable Work: Udaas Naslain

Abdullah Hussain's Awards: Adamjee Literary Award, Kamal-e-Fun Award

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Mirza Ghalib's collection of Urdu and Persian poetry, Gul-e-Rana, was compiled as a result of a request from Molvi Sirajuddin Ahmad

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Maulana Waheed-ud-Din Khan (1922-2021) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, writer, and translator.

He wrote over 200 books on various subjects, including Islamic theology, history, and literature.

His works include translations of classical Islamic texts, biographies of Islamic personalities, and original writings on Islamic thought and culture.

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Asar-ul-Sanadeed, a detailed historical and architectural account of Delhi.

It was compiled by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1847.

It showcasing his interest in history and culture.

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Aangan is a novel written by Khadija Mastoor, a renowned Pakistani writer and novelist.

It was published in 1962.

Aangan is considered a classic of Urdu literature and explores themes of love, family, and social change in a small village in Pakistan.

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"Dasht-e-Soos" is a novel written by Jamila Hashmi.

She focusing on the historical and mystical aspects of the life of Mansur Al-Hallaj, a Sufi martyr.

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"Armughan-e-Hijaz" is a collection of poems that showcases Iqbal's mastery in both Urdu and Persian languages.

This book is a testament to Iqbal's linguistic skills and his ability to convey profound philosophical ideas through poetry.

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Bapsi Sidhwa is a Pakistani novelist of Parsi descent.

She is best known for her novels "The Crow Eaters" (1978) and "Ice-Candy-Man" (1988), which was adapted into the film "1947 Earth" in 1998.

Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and social change in Pakistan and India.