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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about “The Republic of Orissa: A Page from the Annals of the Twentieth Century,” one of the earliest narrative texts written in English by an Indian?

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When studying early Indian literature in English, focus on the historical context, especially regarding colonial resistance and the role of English education in shaping nationalist sentiments.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
  • It was written by Shoshee Chunder Dutt.
  • It depicted resistance against the British led by an English educated youth.
  • It was published in 1845.
  • In the work, the resistance against the British is provoked by the passing of a Slavery Act by the British in 1916.
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The Correct Option is A, C, D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the work and its background.

(A) The Republic of Orissa was indeed written by Shoshee Chunder Dutt, an early Indian writer who explored themes of colonial resistance.
(C) The work was published in 1845, making it one of the earliest works of Indian literature in English.
(D) The resistance in the work is indeed tied to the passing of a Slavery Act in 1916, a key event triggering the protest against the British.

Final Answer: Option \( \boxed{(A)\ \text{It was written by Shoshee Chunder Dutt},\ (C)\ \text{It was published in 1845},\ (D)\ \text{In the work, the resistance against the British is provoked by the passing of a Slavery Act by the British in 1916}} \) is correct.
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