Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Literature and the Arts MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.”
The accepted answer is C. Homer. “Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.” is answered by Homer (option C). Option A (“Victor Hugo”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Homer. Option B (“Charles Dickens”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Homer. Remaining alternatives (Flute) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Homer is identified. Literature and the Arts questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Literature and the Arts recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Victor Hugo
Why not A: “Victor Hugo” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Homer. “Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.” is answered by Homer (option C). Option A (“Vi
- B. Charles Dickens
Why not B: “Charles Dickens” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Homer. “Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.” is answered by Homer (option C). Option A (“Vi
- C. Homer ✓
- D. Flute
Why not D: “Flute” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Homer. “Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.” is answered by Homer (option C). Option A (“Vi
Correct answer
C. Homer
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.” is answered by Homer (option C). Option A (“Victor Hugo”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Homer. Option B (“Charles Dickens”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Homer. Remaining alternatives (Flute) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Homer is identified. Literature and the Arts questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Literature and the Arts recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Literature and the Arts
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