Forms of Urdu Poetry – MCQs
1. Which form of Urdu poetry primarily expresses themes of love, longing, and philosophy?
a) Nazm
b) Ghazal
c) Marsiya
d) Qasida
Answer: b) Ghazal
2. What is the defining feature of a Nazm?
a) Rhyming couplets
b) A single theme expressed in free or rhymed verse
c) Elegy for a tragedy
d) Praise of kings or leaders
Answer: b) A single theme expressed in free or rhymed verse
3. Marsiya is a poetic form used to:
a) Praise the beauty of nature
b) Mourn and narrate tragic events, especially Karbala
c) Satirize society
d) Praise kings and noblemen
Answer: b) Mourn and narrate tragic events, especially Karbala
4. Rubaiyat refers to a:
a) Four-line stanza, often with moral or philosophical themes
b) Narrative poem about love
c) Poem written for a ruler
d) Poetic form that uses humor
Answer: a) Four-line stanza, often with moral or philosophical themes
5. What is the primary purpose of a Qasida in classical Urdu poetry?
a) Romance
b) Praise or satire of kings, nobles, or patrons
c) Mourning religious events
d) Expressing personal emotions
Answer: b) Praise or satire of kings, nobles, or patrons
6. A Hamd is a type of poem that praises:
a) Prophets
b) Allah (God)
c) Kings
d) Teachers
Answer: b) Allah (God)
7. The poetic form Naat is dedicated to the praise of:
a) Nature
b) The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) Saints
d) Romantic love
Answer: b) The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
8. Which form of Urdu poetry is known for its satirical and humorous content?
a) Masnavi
b) Rubai
c) Qita
d) Shahr Ashob
Answer: d) Shahr Ashob
9. The long narrative poem in Urdu, often dealing with romance or historical events, is called:
a) Qasida
b) Masnavi
c) Marsiya
d) Rubai
Answer: b) Masnavi
10. A short, standalone poem often consisting of a few rhyming lines is called:
a) Qasida
b) Qita
c) Ghazal
d) Rubai
Answer: b) Qita
11. Who is considered the pioneer of Urdu Masnavi?
a) Mir Taqi Mir
b) Mirza Ghalib
c) Mir Hasan
d) Sauda
Answer: c) Mir Hasan
12. Tazmin in Urdu poetry refers to:
a) A satire
b) Incorporating someone else’s couplets into one’s own poem
c) An elegy for a hero
d) A poem on moral values
Answer: b) Incorporating someone else’s couplets into one’s own poem
13. The Wasokht genre of Urdu poetry expresses:
a) Praise for rulers
b) Spiritual devotion
c) Displeasure or disdain in love
d) Humor and satire
Answer: c) Displeasure or disdain in love
14. Which form of poetry combines prose and poetry in Urdu literature?
a) Nazm
b) Rubai
c) Musaddas
d) Nasr-e-Mukhammas
Answer: d) Nasr-e-Mukhammas
15. Which poetic form mourns the loss of a loved one or tragedy and is often used in religious contexts?
a) Marsiya
b) Qasida
c) Naat
d) Masnavi
Answer: a) Marsiya