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Literary Collaborations: Indian Authors' Partnerships with International Writers

Description: Explore the fascinating world of literary collaborations between Indian authors and their international counterparts. Test your knowledge of these remarkable partnerships and their impact on the literary landscape.
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Which Indian author collaborated with American writer Paul Auster to create the novel "City of Glass"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Amitav Ghosh

  3. Salman Rushdie

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie and Paul Auster co-authored the novel "City of Glass" in 1985, blending their unique writing styles to explore themes of identity, memory, and the nature of reality.

Who teamed up with British author Salman Rushdie to write the children's book "Haroun and the Sea of Stories"?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie wrote "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" as a standalone children's novel, showcasing his versatility as a writer and his ability to captivate young readers with fantastical storytelling.

Which Indian author joined forces with French writer Dominique Lapierre to co-author the historical novel "City of Joy"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dominique Lapierre and Anita Desai collaborated on the novel "City of Joy", which delves into the lives of people living in the slums of Calcutta, highlighting social issues and human resilience.

Who partnered with British writer Hanif Kureishi to create the play "The Black Album"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie and Hanif Kureishi co-wrote the play "The Black Album", which explores themes of identity, migration, and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures.

Which Indian author collaborated with American writer Michael Ondaatje to produce the novel "Anil's Ghost"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh and Michael Ondaatje co-authored the novel "Anil's Ghost", which delves into the complexities of Sri Lankan history and politics, shedding light on the country's ethnic conflict.

Who teamed up with British writer John Berger to create the novel "Ways of Seeing"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

John Berger wrote "Ways of Seeing" as a standalone novel, exploring the relationship between visual images and power structures, and the ways in which images shape our understanding of the world.

Which Indian author joined forces with American writer Salman Rushdie to co-author the novel "Midnight's Children"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie wrote "Midnight's Children" as a standalone novel, showcasing his magical realism style and exploring themes of identity, history, and the partition of India.

Who partnered with British writer Vikram Seth to create the novel "A Suitable Boy"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vikram Seth wrote "A Suitable Boy" as a standalone novel, showcasing his intricate storytelling and exploring themes of love, marriage, and social change in post-independence India.

Which Indian author collaborated with American writer Paul Auster to produce the novel "The Book of Illusions"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Paul Auster wrote "The Book of Illusions" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of identity, reality, and the nature of storytelling.

Who teamed up with British writer Hanif Kureishi to create the novel "The Buddha of Suburbia"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hanif Kureishi wrote "The Buddha of Suburbia" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures.

Which Indian author joined forces with American writer Michael Ondaatje to co-author the novel "Running in the Family"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Michael Ondaatje wrote "Running in the Family" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of family, memory, and the complexities of human relationships.

Who partnered with British writer John Berger to create the novel "To the Wedding"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

John Berger wrote "To the Wedding" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of love, loss, and the changing nature of rural life in Europe.

Which Indian author collaborated with American writer Paul Auster to produce the novel "Moon Palace"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Paul Auster wrote "Moon Palace" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning in life.

Who teamed up with British writer Hanif Kureishi to create the novel "The Black Album"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hanif Kureishi wrote "The Black Album" as a standalone novel, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures.

Which Indian author joined forces with American writer Michael Ondaatje to co-author the novel "Anil's Ghost"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh and Michael Ondaatje co-authored the novel "Anil's Ghost", which delves into the complexities of Sri Lankan history and politics, shedding light on the country's ethnic conflict.

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