Urdu
Urdu Literature
Medium
Question
Which of the following Urdu poets is renowned for their revolutionary and progressive poetry, often addressing social and political themes?
A
Mir Taqi Mir
B
Ghalib
C
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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D
Allama Iqbal
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A
Mir Taqi Mir
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B
Ghalib
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C
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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D
Allama Iqbal
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Explanation
Faiz Ahmed Faiz is one of the most celebrated Urdu poets, known for his progressive and revolutionary themes. His poetry often critiqued social injustices and advocated for human rights, distinguishing him from classical poets like Mir Taqi Mir and Ghalib, and even from the philosophical and nationalistic poetry of Allama Iqbal.