urdu MCQ #7799

In the context of Urdu fiction, what does the term "afsana" refer to?

urdu MCQ #7799

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the context of Urdu fiction, what does the term "afsana" refer to?

    • A) An epic poem in the Masnavi tradition
    • B) A classical prose romance or Dastan
    • C) A long-form novel spanning multiple generations
    • D) A short story, the dominant modern prose form in Urdu

    Answer: A short story, the dominant modern prose form in Urdu

    Explanation: Afsana is the Urdu term for the short story, which became the dominant modern prose form in Urdu literature from the late 19th century onward, mastered by writers like Prem Chand, Manto, Chughtai, and Krishan Chander.