Indian Children's Literature in Translation

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian Children's Literature in Translation. It covers various aspects of translated children's literature from India, including authors, illustrators, notable works, and themes.
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Who is widely regarded as the pioneer of modern Indian children's literature in translation?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, is credited with revolutionizing Indian children's literature through his translated works, such as 'The Crescent Moon' and 'The Kabuliwala'.

Which Indian children's book, originally written in Bengali, gained international recognition after its English translation?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. Malgudi Days

  4. The Cat and the Parrot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudyard Kipling's 'The Elephant's Child', originally written in Bengali, became a global sensation after its English translation.

Who is the author of the popular children's book series 'The Adventures of Feluda'?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Anita Desai

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray, the renowned filmmaker, also created the beloved children's detective series 'The Adventures of Feluda', which has been translated into several languages.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Tamil, features the character of Ponni?

  1. The Cat and the Parrot

  2. The Elephant's Child

  3. Malgudi Days

  4. The Story of Ponniyin Selvan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical novel 'The Story of Ponniyin Selvan', originally written in Tamil, has been translated into English and gained popularity among young readers.

Who is the illustrator of the popular children's book 'The Cat and the Parrot'?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Jaya Chitra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaya Chitra, a renowned Indian illustrator, brought life to the characters of 'The Cat and the Parrot' through her vibrant and whimsical illustrations.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Hindi, explores the theme of friendship between a boy and a tiger?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. The Cat and the Parrot

  3. Malgudi Days

  4. The Tiger Who Came to Tea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ruskin Bond's 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea', originally written in Hindi, tells the heartwarming story of a boy's unexpected encounter with a tiger.

Who is the author of the children's book 'Malgudi Days', a collection of short stories set in a fictional town?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan's 'Malgudi Days' is a classic collection of short stories that captures the essence of childhood in a small Indian town.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Marathi, features the character of Nana Phadnavis?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. Nana Phadnavis

  4. The Cat and the Parrot


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ranjit Desai's historical novel 'Nana Phadnavis', originally written in Marathi, introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the 18th-century Maratha statesman.

Who is the author of the children's book 'The Cat and the Parrot', a humorous tale of friendship between two unlikely companions?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray, the legendary filmmaker, also wrote children's books, including 'The Cat and the Parrot', which explores the bond between a cat and a parrot.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Kannada, tells the story of a boy who befriends a talking crow?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. The Cat and the Parrot

  4. The Talking Crow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A.N. Prahlad Rao's 'The Talking Crow', originally written in Kannada, is a delightful story about a boy's friendship with a talking crow.

Who is the author of the children's book 'The Jungle Book', a collection of stories about a boy raised by wolves?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Rudyard Kipling

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' is a timeless classic that introduces young readers to the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Malayalam, features the character of Kunjan Nambiar?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. Kunjan Nambiar

  4. The Cat and the Parrot


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

N.N. Pillai's 'Kunjan Nambiar', originally written in Malayalam, tells the story of a legendary poet and satirist from Kerala.

Who is the author of the children's book 'The Adventures of Feluda', a detective series featuring a young detective named Feluda?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray, the renowned filmmaker, also created the popular children's detective series 'The Adventures of Feluda', which follows the exploits of the young detective Feluda.

Which Indian children's book, translated from Telugu, tells the story of a boy who discovers a magical pen?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. The Cat and the Parrot

  4. The Magic Pen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalam's 'The Magic Pen', originally written in Telugu, is a fantastical tale about a boy who finds a pen that can bring his drawings to life.

Who is the author of the children's book 'Malgudi Days', a collection of short stories set in a fictional town called Malgudi?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan's 'Malgudi Days' is a beloved collection of short stories that captures the essence of life in a small Indian town.

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