LIC AAO Paper : 2011

Directions (1-5) : Read the following statements and answer the questions that follow:

Of the six men of literature A, B, C, D, E and F being considered here, two belonged to the 17th century, three to the 19th century and one to the 20th . Four were recognized as great poets, two as great novelists and three as great dramatists. One contributed to Bengali literature, two to Hindi, two to Marathi and one to Tamil. The 20th century writer wrote poetry only and contributed to Marathi literature and the other Marathi writer contributed to poetry, novel and drama. One Hindi writer and the only Tamil writer belonged to the 19th century. The former contributed to poetry and novel while the latter to novel and drama. The Bengali writer belonged to the 17th century and contributed to poetry only. A belonged to the 20th century, B wrote drama only, C contributed to Marathi literature, D was Hindi poet and novelist and belonged to the 19th century , E also belonged to the 19th century, and F contributed to poetry only.

1. To which language did B contribute ?

(1) Bengali
(2) Hindi
(3) Marathi
(4) Tamil

2. Among these, who was the Tamil writer ?

(1) A
(2) B
(3) E
(4) F

3. To which branch of literature did A contribute ?

(1) Poetry
(2) Novel
(3) Drama
(4) All of the three

4. Among these who was the Bengali writer ?

(1) A
(2) B
(3) E
(4) F

5. To which branch of literature did C contribute ?

(1) Poetry
(2) Drama
(3) Novel
(4) All of the three