CTET Urdu Language Flashcards
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What is a 'Ghazal' in Urdu poetry?
Answer: A lyrical poem with a specific rhyme scheme and refrain
A Ghazal is a lyrical poem composed of independent couplets (sher) that share a common rhyme (radif and qafia) and refrain, with the poet's name appearing in the final couplet.
Who composed the famous Urdu poems 'Shikwa' and 'Jawab-e-Shikwa'?
Answer: Allama Iqbal
Allama Iqbal wrote both 'Shikwa' (Complaint) and 'Jawab-e-Shikwa' (Answer to the Complaint), philosophical poems addressed to God about the condition of Muslims.
In Urdu grammar, what does 'Mufrad' mean?
Answer: Singular number
'Mufrad' means singular in Urdu grammar, referring to words that denote one person, place, or thing; its plural counterpart is 'Jama.'
What is 'Mazmoon Nawisi' in Urdu language education?
Answer: Essay writing
'Mazmoon Nawisi' literally means 'essay writing' in Urdu and is a key composition skill taught at all levels of Urdu language education.
The literary device 'Tashbih' in Urdu poetry refers to:
Answer: Simile
'Tashbih' is the Urdu/Arabic rhetorical term for simile—a direct comparison using words like 'like' or 'as' (jaise, maaind).
Which form of assessment best supports continuous learning improvement in an Urdu language classroom?
Answer: Formative assessment through ongoing observation and feedback
Formative assessment—through continuous observation, oral questioning, portfolios, and timely feedback—helps teachers adjust instruction and supports ongoing learning in Urdu.
What is 'Marsiya' in Urdu literature?
Answer: An elegy or lament, traditionally mourning the martyrs of Karbala
A 'Marsiya' is an Urdu elegy, traditionally composed to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions at Karbala; Mir Anis and Mirza Dabeer are famous for this form.