"A text is not a line of words releasing a single 'theological' meaning (the 'message' of the Author-God) but a multi-dimensional space in which a variety of writings, none of them original, blend and clash. The text is a tissue of quotations drawn from the innumerable centres of culture." Which of the following best expresses the position stated above ?
To solve this question, we need to analyze the given statement about the nature of a text and select the option that best encapsulates its essence. Let's break down the statement and evaluate the options:
The quoted statement suggests that a text is not simply a line of words yielding a singular meaning as dictated by an "Author-God." Instead, it represents a "multi-dimensional space" with influences from various writings, indicating that a text is complex and interwoven with cultural references.
Conclusion: The correct answer is: A text is a linguistic construct without any unity of meaning and is linked to multiple sources of language and culture. It accurately captures the essence of the original statement, which emphasizes diversity and the blending of cultural influences in the composition of texts.
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Meghe Dhaka Tara | (I) Govind Nihalani |
| (B) Garam Hawa | (II) Habib Tanvir |
| (C) Tamas | (III) Ritvik Ghatak |
| (D) Jis Lahore Nahin Vekhya O Jamya-e-nai | (IV) M.S. Sathyu |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Mahabharata has over 1,00,000 verses.
(B) Mahabharata was written by Valmiki.
(C) V.S. Sukthankar is associated with the critical edition of Mahabharata.
(D) The critical edition of Mahabharata took 47 years to complete.
(E) The critical edition of Mahabharata ran into over 13,000 pages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Who wrote the essay "Naipaul's India and Mine" (1984) as a reply to V.S. Naipaul's An Area of Darkness ?
Identify the one that has not been paired correctly.
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution made the provision for use of English, alongside Hindi, for official purposes, for fifteen years?