Question

Read the following passage and answer the question below:
“Typology of different literature is a technique by way of which two diverse texts or literatures are compared to ascertain the presence of similar or dissimilar elements. It involves the reconstruction of ideological or aesthetic goals set for literary works. This method highlights the context in which a literary work has been created and interpreted in different epochs and for diverse social groups. It helps scholars in understanding the different representations of the world, the role of selected ideological and artistic traditions, and how these are transformed and absorbed into new forms of thought and style.”
Which of the following works has been typologically similar to Anna Karenina?
(A) War and Peace
(B) Madame Bovary
(C) The God of Small Things
(D) Pride and Prejudice

• (A) and (B) only
• (B) and (C) only
• (B) and (D) only
• (A) and (C) only

Hint:

Typological similarities highlight thematic and narrative alignments across different works, aiding in comparative literary studies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy shares thematic and narrative elements with Anna Karenina, focusing on personal struggles and societal critiques.
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy explores similar conflicts in relationships and societal norms, aligning it with Tolstoy’s work.
- Madame Bovary (B) and Pride and Prejudice (D) reflect different narrative goals and are less typologically comparable.