Urdu Literature: Poets and Writers MCQs – Page 2

Solved Urdu literature MCQs on famous Urdu poets and writers, their books, novels, poetry collections and titles, for PPSC and other tests.

1. 21

   The novel "Basti" was written by:

   AAbdullah HussainBIntizar HussainCShaukat SiddiquiDMustansar Hussain Tarar

   Correct answer: B. Intizar Hussain

   Intizar Hussain's Basti (1979) deals with memory, migration and the loss of the past after partition.

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2. 22

   The novel "Udas Naslain" was written by:

   AQurratulain HyderBIntizar HussainCShaukat SiddiquiDAbdullah Hussain

   Correct answer: D. Abdullah Hussain

   Abdullah Hussain's Udas Naslain (1963) follows Indian society from the early 20th century to partition.

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3. 23

   The novel "Khuda ki Basti" was written by:

   AShaukat SiddiquiBAbdullah HussainCRazia ButtDKhadija Mastoor

   Correct answer: A. Shaukat Siddiqui

   Shaukat Siddiqui's Khuda ki Basti (1957) portrays poverty and crime in Karachi after independence.

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4. 24

   "Aab-e-Gum", a famous humorous book, was written by:

   AShafiq-ur-RehmanBMushtaq Ahmad YousufiCIbn-e-InshaDPatras Bokhari

   Correct answer: B. Mushtaq Ahmad Yousufi

   Mushtaq Ahmad Yousufi is regarded as one of the greatest Urdu humorists. His books include Chiragh Talay, Khakam Badahan, Zarguzasht and Aab-e-Gum.

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5. 25

   "Urdu ki Aakhri Kitab", a humorous book, was written by:

   AColonel Muhammad KhanBIbn-e-InshaCMushtaq Ahmad YousufiDPatras Bokhari

   Correct answer: B. Ibn-e-Insha

   Ibn-e-Insha's Urdu ki Aakhri Kitab parodies school textbooks. He is also known for his travelogues and poetry.

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6. 26

   "Zavia" is associated with which writer and broadcaster?

   AMumtaz MuftiBQudratullah ShahabCAshfaq AhmedDWasif Ali Wasif

   Correct answer: C. Ashfaq Ahmed

   Zavia was Ashfaq Ahmed's popular TV programme of reflective talks, later published as books.

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