Q. Who was Bankim Chandra Chatterjee?

A) A famous painter

B) A renowned scientist

C) A prominent Bengali writer

D) A historical leader

Answer: C) A prominent Bengali writer

Q. What is Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s most famous novel?

A) “Anandamath”

B) “Chokher Bali”

C) “Sarat Chandra”

D) “Kushal”

Answer: A) “Anandamath”

Q. Which of the following is a significant theme in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s works?

A) Space exploration

B) Nationalism

C) Modern technology

D) Fantasy

Answer: B) Nationalism

Q. In which year was Bankim Chandra Chatterjee born?

A) 1838

B) 1840

C) 1850

D) 1860

Answer: A) 1838

Q. Which language did Bankim Chandra Chatterjee primarily write in?

A) Hindi

B) English

C) Bengali

D) Urdu

Answer: C) Bengali

Q. Which of the following novels by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is considered a landmark in Bengali literature?

A) “Durgeshnandini”

B) “Chitralekha”

C) “Godaan”

D) “Premchand”

Answer: A) “Durgeshnandini”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was born in which region of India?

A) Punjab

B) Bengal

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B) Bengal

Q. What was the primary focus of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s social reform ideas?

A) Education for women

B) Economic development

C) Caste system eradication

D) Political independence

Answer: D) Political independence

Q. Which famous song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee became the national song of India?

A) “Vande Mataram”

B) “Jana Gana Mana”

C) “Saare Jahan Se Achha”

D) “Maa Tujhe Salaam”

Answer: A) “Vande Mataram”

Q. What profession did Bankim Chandra Chatterjee have besides being a writer?

 A) Lawyer

 B) Doctor

 C) Teacher

 D) Engineer

Answer: A) Lawyer

Q. In which year did Bankim Chandra Chatterjee pass away?

 A) 1894

 B) 1900

 C) 1910

 D) 1920

Answer: A) 1894

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel “Kapalkundala” is set in which region?

 A) Rural Bengal

 B) Delhi

 C) Mumbai

 D) Chennai

Answer: A) Rural Bengal

Q. Which of the following novels is not written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee?

 A) “Rajmohan’s Wife”

 B) “Chandramukhi”

 C) “Jana Gana Mana”

 D) “Bhagya Vidhata”

Answer: C) “Jana Gana Mana”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was a contemporary of which other famous Bengali author?

 A) Rabindranath Tagore

 B) Kazi Nazrul Islam

 C) Jibanananda Das

 D) Satyajit Ray

Answer: A) Rabindranath Tagore

Q. The novel “Anandamath” is set against the backdrop of which historical period?

 A) The Bengal Renaissance

 B) The Indian Rebellion of 1857

 C) The British Raj

 D) The Mughal Empire

Answer: B) The Indian Rebellion of 1857

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee focuses on the life of a heroic woman?

 A) “Radharani”

 B) “Chitralekha”

 C) “Durgeshnandini”

 D) “Kashi”

Answer: B) “Chitralekha”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s works were instrumental in which literary movement?

 A) Romanticism

 B) Realism

 C) Modernism

 D) Nationalist literature

Answer: D) Nationalist literature

Q. Which of the following is true about Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s early education?

 A) He was educated in London.

 B) He studied at the University of Calcutta.

 C) He was educated in a local Bengali school.

 D) He had no formal education.

Answer: B) He studied at the University of Calcutta.

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee deals with the theme of social reform and caste discrimination?

 A) “Vande Mataram”

 B) “Rajmohan’s Wife”

 C) “Durgeshnandini”

 D) “Radharani”

Answer: D) “Radharani”

Q. What was the pen name used by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in some of his writings?

 A) Kamal Kumar

 B) Ananda Chandra

 C) Rajnarayan Basu

 D) Narendra Chandra

Answer: C) Rajnarayan Basu

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is a blend of history and fiction, portraying the revolt of 1857?

 A) “Chandramukhi”

 B) “Anandamath”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Vande Mataram”

Answer: B) “Anandamath”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was influenced by which of the following literary styles?

 A) Gothic fiction

 B) Romanticism

 C) Realism

 D) Modernism

Answer: B) Romanticism

Q. In which of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novels does the protagonist go through a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment?

 A) “Premchand”

 B) “Chandramukhi”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Bhagya Vidhata”

Answer: C) “Kapalkundala”

Q. Which of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novels is based on the life of a freedom fighter?

 A) “Anandamath”

 B) “Durgeshnandini”

 C) “Radharani”

 D) “Chitralekha”

Answer: A) “Anandamath”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s influence on Bengali literature is often compared to which English writer?

 A) Charles Dickens

 B) William Shakespeare

 C) George Eliot

 D) Jane Austen

Answer: B) William Shakespeare

Q. Which of the following themes is central to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s literary work?

 A) Colonial oppression

 B) Scientific innovation

 C) Urban life

 D) Romance

Answer: A) Colonial oppression

Q. Which literary device is frequently used by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novels?

 A) Allegory

 B) Irony

 C) Metaphor

 D) Hyperbole

Answer: A) Allegory

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee explores the life of a royal family?

 A) “Chandramukhi”

 B) “Durgeshnandini”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Vande Mataram”

Answer: B) “Durgeshnandini”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s work significantly contributed to which movement in India?

 A) The feminist movement

 B) The independence movement

 C) The environmental movement

 D) The economic reform movement

Answer: B) The independence movement

Q. What is the primary setting of the novel “Kapalkundala”?

 A) A coastal village

 B) A forested region

 C) An urban city

 D) A desert town

Answer: B)

 A forested region

Q. Which of the following novels was published first by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee?

 A) “Anandamath”

 B) “Durgeshnandini”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Chitralekha”

Answer: B) “Durgeshnandini”

Q. Which prominent figure was a contemporary and friend of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee?

 A) Swami Vivekananda

 B) Rabindranath Tagore

 C) Mahatma Gandhi

 D) Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer: B) Rabindranath Tagore

Q. The character of Mahendra in “Durgeshnandini” is known for his:

 A) Heroism

 B) Villainy

 C) Romantic exploits

 D) Intellectual pursuits

Answer: C) Romantic exploits

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was associated with which socio-political movement?

 A) The Swadeshi Movement

 B) The Non-Cooperation Movement

 C) The Quit India Movement

 D) The Indian National Congress

Answer: A) The Swadeshi Movement

Q. In “Anandamath,” what is the central figure’s role in the narrative?

 A) A revolutionary leader

 B) A merchant

 C) A scholar

 D) A king

Answer: A) A revolutionary leader

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee explores the struggles of a female protagonist in a male-dominated society?

 A) “Chandramukhi”

 B) “Radharani”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Vande Mataram”

Answer: A) “Chandramukhi”

Q. Which of the following novels features a complex love triangle?

 A) “Durgeshnandini”

 B) “Chitralekha”

 C) “Kapalkundala”

 D) “Radharani”

Answer: B) “Chitralekha”

Q. What is the primary focus of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel “Chitralekha”?

 A) The philosophy of love

 B) Historical events

 C) Nationalistic fervor

 D) Scientific discoveries

Answer: A) The philosophy of love

Q. The novel “Rajmohan’s Wife” was published in which year?

 A) 1864

 B) 1871

 C) 1883

 D) 1890

Answer: A) 1864

Q. In “Anandamath,” what is the significance of the term “Anandamath”?

 A) It refers to a place of happiness.

 B) It signifies a motherland.

 C) It is the name of a religious sect.

 D) It denotes a state of bliss.

Answer: B) It signifies a motherland.

Q. Which work of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was published posthumously?

 A) “Vande Mataram”

 B) “Anandamath”

 C) “Chitralekha”

 D) “Radharani”

Answer: A) “Vande Mataram”

Q. What is a major criticism faced by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s works?

 A) Lack of depth in characters

 B) Overemphasis on nationalism

 C) Poor narrative style

 D) Limited scope of themes

Answer: B) Overemphasis on nationalism

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s literary style is often described as:

 A) Ornate and elaborate

 B) Simple and direct

 C) Experimental and avant-garde

 D) Poetic and abstract

Answer: A) Ornate and elaborate

Q. Which of the following novels was influenced by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s ideas on nationalism?

 A) “Satyajit Ray”

 B) “Godaan”

 C) “Vande Mataram”

 D) “Radharani”

Answer: C) “Vande Mataram”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s portrayal of women in his novels is often described as:

 A) Progressive and empowering

 B) Traditional and conservative

 C) Neglectful and superficial

 D) Radical and revolutionary

Answer: B) Traditional and conservative

Q. In “Kapalkundala,” the protagonist’s journey is primarily focused on:

 A) Escaping an arranged marriage

 B) Seeking revenge

 C) Finding personal identity

 D) Attaining spiritual enlightenment

Answer: C) Finding personal identity

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel “Durgeshnandini” was first published in which year?

 A) 1865

 B) 1870

 C) 1880

 D) 1892

Answer: A) 1865

Q. Which literary form is Bankim Chandra Chatterjee most famous for?

 A) Essays

 B) Short stories

 C) Novels

 D) Poetry

Answer: C) Novels

Q. The novel “Chandramukhi” by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is known for its depiction of:

 A) Historical drama

 B) Psychological conflict

 C) Social issues

 D) Romantic tension

Answer: D) Romantic tension

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s contribution to Bengali literature can be seen in his:

 A) Critiques of British colonial rule

 B) Development of a nationalistic narrative

 C) Scientific writings

 D) Political essays

Answer: B) Development of a nationalistic narrative

Q. What was Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s main aim in his writings?

 A) To entertain readers

 B) To educate about science

 C) To inspire national pride and unity

 D) To provide historical records

Answer: C) To inspire national pride and unity

Q. Which of the following is a common characteristic of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novels?

 A) Use of historical settings

 B) Focus on contemporary issues

 C) Minimal character development

 D) Use of complex scientific theories

Answer: A) Use of historical settings

Q. In “Radharani,” what is the central conflict?

 A) Social inequality

 B) Gender discrimination

 C) Political unrest

 D) Familial disputes

Answer: B) Gender discrimination

Q. Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is known for its exploration of love and relationships?

 A) “Chitralekha”

 B) “Kapalkundala”

 C) “Durgeshnandini”

 D) “Vande Mataram”

Answer: A) “Chitralekha”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s writing style is influenced by which literary tradition?

 A) Western realism

 B) Indian classical literature

 C) Persian literature

 D) Modernist literature

Answer: B) Indian classical literature

Q. Which of the following novels was praised for its detailed portrayal of Bengali culture and traditions?

 A) “Chandramukhi”

 B) “Anandamath”

 C) “Durgeshnandini”

 D) “Kapalkundala”

Answer: C) “Durgeshnandini”

Q. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s influence on Indian literature is comparable to which British author?

 A) Charles Dickens

 B) Leo Tolstoy

 C) George Bernard Shaw

 D) William Wordsworth

Answer: A) Charles Dickens

Q. Which of the following was a recurring motif in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novels?

 A) Colonial oppression

 B) Technological advancement

 C) Urbanization

 D) Scientific discovery

Answer: A) Colonial oppression

Q. The character of Sita in “Chandramukhi” represents which aspect of society?

 A) Traditional virtues

 B) Revolutionary ideals

 C) Modernist thinking

 D) Scientific progress

Answer: A) Traditional virtues

Q. In Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s “Vande Mataram,” the motherland is symbolized as:

 A) A deity

 B) A natural landscape

 C) A historical figure

 D) A mythical creature

Answer: B) A natural landscape