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Literary Festivals: Indian Literature's Presence on the Global Literary Stage

Description: This quiz explores the presence of Indian literature on the global literary stage, with a focus on literary festivals that have showcased Indian authors and their works.
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Which literary festival is known for its focus on promoting Indian literature and culture on a global scale?

  1. Jaipur Literature Festival

  2. Hay Festival of Literature & Arts

  3. Frankfurt Book Fair

  4. London Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaipur Literature Festival is one of the largest literary festivals in the world and is renowned for its focus on Indian literature and culture. It brings together renowned Indian authors, international writers, and literary enthusiasts from around the globe.

Which Indian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. V.S. Naipaul

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

V.S. Naipaul, a writer of Indian origin, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007 for his contributions to contemporary literature.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Kolkata, India, and is dedicated to promoting Indian literature and culture?

  1. Kolkata Literary Festival

  2. Bangalore Literature Festival

  3. Chennai Book Fair

  4. Delhi Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kolkata Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates Indian literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Indian authors and literary figures.

Which Indian author's novel, 'The God of Small Things', won the Booker Prize in 1997?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Salman Rushdie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel, 'The God of Small Things', won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997, making her the first Indian woman to receive this award.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Mumbai, India, and is known for its focus on contemporary Indian literature?

  1. Mumbai Literature Festival

  2. Pune International Literary Festival

  3. Hyderabad Literary Festival

  4. Goa Literary Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mumbai Literature Festival is an annual event that showcases contemporary Indian literature and brings together authors, poets, and literary enthusiasts from across the country.

Which Indian author's novel, 'Midnight's Children', won the Booker Prize in 1981?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel, 'Midnight's Children', won the Booker Prize in 1981 and is considered a classic of postcolonial literature.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Chennai, India, and is known for its focus on promoting Tamil literature and culture?

  1. Chennai Literary Festival

  2. Coimbatore Book Fair

  3. Madurai Literary Festival

  4. Trichy Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chennai Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates Tamil literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Tamil authors and literary figures.

Which Indian author's novel, 'The White Tiger', won the Man Booker Prize in 2008?

  1. Aravind Adiga

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Salman Rushdie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga's novel, 'The White Tiger', won the Man Booker Prize in 2008, making him the fourth Indian author to receive this award.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Hyderabad, India, and is known for its focus on promoting Telugu literature and culture?

  1. Hyderabad Literary Festival

  2. Visakhapatnam Book Fair

  3. Vijayawada Literary Festival

  4. Guntur Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hyderabad Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates Telugu literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Telugu authors and literary figures.

Which Indian author's novel, 'The Inheritance of Loss', won the Man Booker Prize in 2006?

  1. Kiran Desai

  2. Aravind Adiga

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Salman Rushdie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kiran Desai's novel, 'The Inheritance of Loss', won the Man Booker Prize in 2006, making her the second Indian woman to receive this award.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Goa, India, and is known for its focus on promoting Konkani literature and culture?

  1. Goa Literary Festival

  2. Panaji Book Fair

  3. Margao Literary Festival

  4. Vasco Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Goa Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates Konkani literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Konkani authors and literary figures.

Which Indian author's novel, 'A Suitable Boy', was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1957?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's novel, 'A Suitable Boy', was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1957, making it one of the longest novels ever to be considered for the award.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Pune, India, and is known for its focus on promoting Marathi literature and culture?

  1. Pune International Literary Festival

  2. Mumbai Literature Festival

  3. Nagpur Literary Festival

  4. Aurangabad Book Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pune International Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates Marathi literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Marathi authors and literary figures.

Which Indian author's novel, 'The Shadow Lines', won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel, 'The Shadow Lines', won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989, one of the highest literary honors in India.

Which literary festival is held annually in the city of Jaipur, India, and is known for its focus on promoting Rajasthani literature and culture?

  1. Jaipur Literature Festival

  2. Udaipur Literary Festival

  3. Jodhpur Book Fair

  4. Bikaner Literary Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaipur Literature Festival is an annual event that celebrates Rajasthani literature and culture. It features discussions, readings, and workshops with renowned Rajasthani authors and literary figures.

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