Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to Santali literature and language, which are useful for competitive exams such as JSSC and JPSC:
- What was the name of the first book written in the Santhali language?
- (A) An Introduction to the Santhal Language
- (B) A Grammar of the Santhali Language
- (C) Materials for Santhali Grammar
- (D) Santhali Praveshika
Answer: (A) An Introduction to the Santhal Language
- Who wrote the book “An Introduction to the Santhal Language”?
- (A) J. Phillips
- (B) Domon Sahu Samir
- (C) Nanku Soren
- (D) L. O. Schrefserud
Answer: (D) L. O. Schrefserud
- Which play was written by Mogla Soren?
- (A) Samir Kumar
- (B) Keval Soren
- (C) Mogla Soren
- (D) Sharda Prasad
Answer: (C) Mogla Soren
- Who is credited with creating the first grammar of the Santhali language?
- (A) L. O. Schrefserud
- (B) Kishore Sahu
- (C) Raghunath Murmu
- (D) Jujhar Soren
Answer: (A) L. O. Schrefserud
- The book “Disom Baba” was written by which author?
- (A) Raghunath Murmu
- (B) Sharmila Sinha
- (C) Mugla Soren
- (D) Domon Sahu Samir
Answer: (D) Domon Sahu Samir
- Which novel is authored by Nanku Soren?
- (A) Samir Khalkho
- (B) Nanku Soren
- (C) Anupam Tigga
- (D) Raghunath Murmu
Answer: (B) Nanku Soren
- Who published “Bhurka Impil”?
- (A) Sharda Prasad Kisku
- (B) Jagdish Kumar
- (C) Manmasih Munda
- (D) W.G. Archer
Answer: (A) Sharda Prasad Kisku
- What is the name of the first poetry collection in the Santhali language?
- (A) Kukumu
- (B) Hod Sandvag
- (C) Rahi Rawan Kana
- (D) None of these
Answer: (A) Kukumu
- Who published “Santhali Praveshika”?
- (A) Domon Sahu Samir
- (B) Sharda Prasad
- (C) Nicholas Minj
- (D) Akanksha Tirki
Answer: (A) Domon Sahu Samir
- Which author wrote “Kukumu”?
- (A) Nanku Soren
- (B) Bal Kishore Sahu
- (C) Pal Jujhar Soren
- (D) Jagdish Kumar
Answer: (B) Bal Kishore Sahu
These questions cover various aspects of Santali literature and are relevant for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations in Jharkhand and surrounding regions.