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Exploring Regional Voices: Indian Literature in Translation

Description: Explore the diverse literary landscape of India through the lens of translated works from various regional languages. Test your knowledge about the authors, themes, and cultural contexts of these translated masterpieces.
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Which of the following is a prominent theme in the translated works of Mahasweta Devi, a renowned Bengali writer?

  1. Social Justice

  2. Historical Fiction

  3. Science Fiction

  4. Romantic Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's writings often explore themes of social justice, particularly the struggles of marginalized communities in India.

Who is the author of the acclaimed novel "The God of Small Things", originally written in Malayalam and translated into English?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The God of Small Things" is a highly acclaimed novel by Arundhati Roy, which won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Which regional language is associated with the works of the renowned poet and writer, Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, and philosopher who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the translated works of Mulk Raj Anand, a prominent Indian writer in English?

  1. Use of Regional Dialects

  2. Historical Narratives

  3. Surrealist Imagery

  4. Stream-of-Consciousness Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's writings often incorporate regional dialects and colloquialisms, reflecting the linguistic diversity of India.

In which regional language was the novel "Midnight's Children" originally written before its translation into English?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Midnight's Children" was originally written in Urdu by Salman Rushdie and later translated into English.

Who among the following authors is known for their contributions to Tamil literature and whose works have been translated into various languages?

  1. Jeyamohan

  2. Perumal Murugan

  3. Ashokamitran

  4. S. Ramakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jeyamohan is a renowned Tamil writer whose works have been translated into several languages, including English.

Which regional language is associated with the works of the renowned poet and writer, K. Satchidanandan?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Satchidanandan is a renowned Malayalam poet, writer, and critic whose works have been translated into various languages.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the translated works of R.K. Narayan, a renowned Indian writer in English?

  1. Mythological Narratives

  2. Social Realism

  3. Science Fiction

  4. Historical Fiction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan's writings often depict the everyday lives and struggles of ordinary people in India, reflecting social realism.

In which regional language was the novel "The White Tiger" originally written before its translation into English?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The White Tiger" was originally written in Hindi by Aravind Adiga and later translated into English.

Who among the following authors is known for their contributions to Kannada literature and whose works have been translated into various languages?

  1. S.L. Bhyrappa

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. K.V. Puttappa

  4. Girish Karnad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.L. Bhyrappa is a renowned Kannada writer whose works have been translated into several languages, including English.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the translated works of Anita Desai, a prominent Indian writer in English?

  1. Use of Magical Realism

  2. Exploration of Gender Roles

  3. Historical Narratives

  4. Surrealist Imagery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anita Desai's writings often explore themes of gender roles, identity, and the experiences of women in Indian society.

In which regional language was the novel "The Shadow Lines" originally written before its translation into English?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The Shadow Lines" was originally written in Bengali by Amitav Ghosh and later translated into English.

Who among the following authors is known for their contributions to Marathi literature and whose works have been translated into various languages?

  1. V.S. Khandekar

  2. Bhalchandra Nemade

  3. G.A. Kulkarni

  4. P.L. Deshpande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V.S. Khandekar is a renowned Marathi writer whose works have been translated into several languages, including English.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the translated works of Ruskin Bond, a renowned Indian writer in English?

  1. Social Commentary

  2. Nature and the Environment

  3. Historical Fiction

  4. Science Fiction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ruskin Bond's writings often explore themes of nature, the environment, and the connection between humans and the natural world.

In which regional language was the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" originally written before its translation into English?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The Inheritance of Loss" was originally written in Hindi by Kiran Desai and later translated into English.

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