CBSE Class 10/Overview
Curriculum 2026–27
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Culture & Knowledge Cluster· Domain Code LIT

Literature & Authors — General Knowledge & Solved Quizzes

Literature & Authors explores literary masterpieces, classic poetry, renowned dramatists, and influential literary movements across Indian and world literature. Key areas include ancient Sanskrit epics and classical treatises, regional Indian literary traditions, Victorian and modern English literature, and iconic international authors. The subject also tracks major literary prizes, literary pseudonyms, celebrated opening lines, and prominent literary protagonists. Questions connecting classic works with their respective creators, historical periods, and critical themes feature across General Knowledge and teaching eligibility tests (CTET, State TET), as well as SSC and university exams. Master10 presents structured author and title profiles, accompanied by verified MCQs and timed mock assessments designed to help learners learn important literary milestones and author profiles.

Prescribed Topics & Learning Modules

Ancient Indian Epics
Modern Indian Authors
World Classics Playwrights
Famous Pen Names Quotes
Poets Masterpieces

Public Sample Quizzes & Solved Questions

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Question 1Ancient Epics & Classical Literature
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Who wrote the epic ancient Sanskrit poem 'Abhijnanashakuntalam' and 'Meghaduta'?

Question 2Ancient Epics & Classical Literature
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Who composed the sacred Hindu epic 'Ramayana' in Sanskrit consisting of 24,000 verses?

Question 3Ancient Epics & Classical Literature
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Who composed the longest epic poem in the world, the 'Mahabharata', consisting of over 100,000 shlokas?

Question 4Indian Authors & Regional Masters
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Who composed 'Ramcharitmanas', the Awadhi poetic retelling of the Ramayana in the 16th century?

Question 5Modern Indian & English Literature
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Who wrote the celebrated poetry collection 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings), which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?

Question 6Indian Authors & Regional Masters
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Who is known as 'Upanyas Samrat' (Emperor of Novels) in modern Hindi and Urdu literature, author of 'Godan' and 'Gaban'?

Question 7World Classics & Famous Novels
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Who wrote the famous classic comedy play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and the tragedy 'Hamlet'?

Question 8World Classics & Famous Novels
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Who wrote the iconic 1813 romance novel 'Pride and Prejudice' featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?

Question 9World Classics & Famous Novels
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Who authored the fantasy novel series 'Harry Potter' beginning with 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in 1997?

Question 10World Classics & Famous Novels
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Who wrote the high-fantasy epic trilogy 'The Lord of the Rings' set in Middle-earth?

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