Question 2291

Arrange the following in a chronological order: A. Kerala Verma's translation of Sakuntalam into Malayalam B. Death of Bhartendu Harish Chandra C. Indian Association sends Dwarkanath Ganguly to inquire into conditions of garden-labourers of Assam D. Deva Samaj founded by Siva narayan Agnihotri E. C.V. Raman Pillai writes the Malayalam novel Martanda varma Choos the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer

A, B, C, D, E

Why?

The correct answer is: 3) A, B, C, D, E Key Points A. Kerala Varma's translation of Sakuntalam into Malayalam This event occurred in 1882. Kerala Varma was a prominent literary figure and his translation of Kalidasa's Sakuntalam into Malayalam marked a significant contribution to Malayalam literature. B. Death of Bhartendu Harish Chandra This event occurred in 1885. Bhartendu Harish Chandra, often considered the father of modern Hindi literature, was a prominent playwright and poet. C. Indian Association sends Dwarkanath Ganguly to inquire into conditions of garden-labourers of Assam This event took place in 1889. The Indian Association was one of the early political organizations in India and was involved in social and political issues, including labor conditions. D. Deva Samaj founded by Siva Narayan Agnihotri This event happened in 1887. Deva Samaj was a religious and social reform movement that aimed to promote moral and spiritual upliftment. E. C.V. Raman Pillai writes the Malayalam novel Martanda Varma This occurred in 1891. C.V. Raman Pillai is known for his historical novels in Malayalam, with Martanda Varma being one of his significant works. Incorrect Statements 1) E, A, B, C, D This order is incorrect because C.V. Raman Pillai's novel Martanda Varma (1891) comes after all the listed events except for D. 2) C, A, B, D, E This order is incorrect because Indian Association's inquiry by Dwarkanath Ganguly (1889) comes after Kerala Varma's translation (1882) and Bhartendu Harish Chandra's death (1885). 4) B, A, C, D, E This order is incorrect because Deva Samaj's foundation (1887) comes after Bhartendu Harish Chandra's death (1885) but before Indian Association's inquiry (1889). Hence, the correct option is: 3) A, B, C, D, E Additional Information Kerala Varma's translation of Sakuntalam: Kerala Varma Valiya Koyil Thampuran was a renowned poet and scholar who played a key role in the Malayalam literary renaissance. His translation of Kalidasa’s Sakuntalam into Malayalam is considered a milestone in Malayalam literature. Bhartendu Harish Chandra: Known as the father of modern Hindi literature, Bhartendu Harish Chandra made significant contributions to Hindi prose and drama. His works often focused on social reform and the upliftment of the Indian society. Indian Association and Dwarkanath Ganguly: Dwarkanath Ganguly was a prominent social reformer and was sent by the Indian Association to investigate the plight of laborers in Assam. His findings highlighted the harsh conditions faced by the garden laborers and contributed to social reform efforts. Deva Samaj: Founded by Siva Narayan Agnihotri, Deva Samaj aimed at moral and spiritual reform and had a significant impact on the social and cultural life of India. C.V. Raman Pillai and Martanda Varma: C.V. Raman Pillai was a pioneering figure in Malayalam historical novels, and Martanda Varma is considered one of his most important works. The novel is set in the 18th century and provides a vivid depiction of the political and social life of the time.