Myths of Bengal

1. Who is the author of the poem 'I Have Seen Bengal's Face'?

• A) Fakrul Alam
• B) Jibanananda Das
• C) Syed Manzoorul Islam
• D) Chand Saudagar

2. According to the text, who was Behula's husband?

• A) Chand Saodagar
• B) Sayven
• C) Lakhindar
• D) Aniruddha

3. Why does the poet Jibanananda Das refer to Chand and Behula in his poem?

• A) To provide a complete historical account of the Manasamangal epic.
• B) To criticize the superstitious beliefs of ancient Bengal.
• C) To suggest that the timeless beauty of Bengal's nature was witnessed even by mythical figures of the past.
• D) To compare the beauty of Bengal with the beauty of the heavens.

4. What did Behula use to transport her deceased husband's body?

• A) A honeycombed boat
• B) An iron chamber
• C) A banana raft
• D) A wooden cart

5. Which deity was responsible for the death of Lakhindar?

• A) Shiva
• B) Manasa
• C) Indra
• D) Usa

6. The poem's structure of fourteen lines divided into two thematic sections is characteristic of what poetic form?

• A) Epic
• B) Ballad
• C) Haiku
• D) Sonnet

7. Which of the following trees is mentioned in the poem?

• A) Mango
• B) Pine
• C) Oak
• D) Kanthal