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"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 ?

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.

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.

  1. Option 1: A text is a tissue of lies that has no referential and cultural validity.
    This option suggests that texts are deceitful and lack cultural validity, which is not aligned with the original statement. The statement emphasizes cultural diversity in texts, not deceit or irrelevance.
  2. Option 2: A text is a communication from the Author-God with multiple meanings.
    This option misinterprets the statement by asserting that an Author-God communicates multiple meanings. The original statement refutes the concept of a single authorial authority implying one meaning.
  3. Option 3: A text is a force field of ambiguity where meanings collapse in the face of opposition.
    While this option acknowledges complexity, it suggests that meanings ultimately become ambiguous to the point of collapse, which does not completely capture the statement's view of text as a blend of writings from cultural sources.
  4. Option 4: A text is a linguistic construct without any unity of meaning and is linked to multiple sources of language and culture.
    This option aligns with the statement, presenting a text as a construct lacking a single unified meaning, influenced by various cultural and linguistic sources. This matches the description of a text as a "multi-dimensional space."

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.

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Important Questions from Literature

  1. Match List-I with List-II:

    List-IList-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: 

  2. 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 :

  3. Who wrote the essay "Naipaul's India and Mine" (1984) as a reply to V.S. Naipaul's An Area of Darkness ?

  4. Identify the one that has not been paired correctly.

  5. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution made the provision for use of English, alongside Hindi, for official purposes, for fifteen years?

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