Question

Pyñiahap ïa ka Thup I bad ka Thup II. \[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline {LIST I} & {LIST II} \\ \hline A. \ \text{S. S. Majaw} & I. \ \text{Ki Syrwet Jingshai} \\ B. \ \text{Rajiesh K. Lyngdoh} & II. \ \text{Ka Prosodi bad ka Retorik} \\ C. \ \text{B. L. Swer} & III. \ \text{Ka Jingpynshai ïa U Kynjri Ksiar} \\ D. \ \text{F. M. Pugh} & IV. \ \text{Katto katne shaphang ka Sonnet} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Hint:

When matching authors with works, focus on each writer’s specialization — poetry, rhetoric, or philosophical prose.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the context.
This question matches well-known Khasi writers with their corresponding literary works or critical writings.
Each author contributed significantly to Khasi literature — through essays, criticism, or poetic analysis.
Step 2: Explanation of each author and their work.
- S. S. Majaw: Known for his insightful analysis of poetic forms, especially sonnets. Hence, matched with “Katto katne shaphang ka Sonnet.”
- Rajiesh K. Lyngdoh: A literary critic who explored “Ka Prosodi bad ka Retorik” (Prosody and Rhetoric) — a study of rhythm and expression in Khasi poetry.
- B. L. Swer: Famous for his interpretative essays, including “Ka Jingpynshai ïa U Kynjri Ksiar,” explaining symbolism and meanings in Khasi mythology.
- F. M. Pugh: A foundational figure in Khasi literary criticism, author of “Ki Syrwet Jingshai,” which focuses on light and moral awakening.
Step 3: Correct Matching.
A - IV (S. S. Majaw – Katto katne shaphang ka Sonnet)
B - II (Rajiesh K. Lyngdoh – Ka Prosodi bad ka Retorik)
C - III (B. L. Swer – Ka Jingpynshai ïa U Kynjri Ksiar)
D - I (F. M. Pugh – Ki Syrwet Jingshai)
Step 4: Verification.
Each work aligns perfectly with the writer’s literary focus and contribution.
Option (4) is thus the most accurate and contextually supported.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I).