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Unraveling the Enigma of Indian English Literature

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Which of the following is NOT a prominent theme in Indian English Literature?

  1. Nationalism

  2. Social Issues

  3. Historical Fiction

  4. Science Fiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Science Fiction is not a common theme in Indian English Literature, as the genre is more prevalent in Western literature.

Who is considered the father of Indian English Literature?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is widely regarded as the father of Indian English Literature due to his significant contributions to the genre.

Which of the following is a notable work by Mulk Raj Anand?

  1. Coolie

  2. Untouchable

  3. The Guide

  4. The Serpent and the Rope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coolie is a well-known novel by Mulk Raj Anand, which explores the struggles of Indian laborers in the early 20th century.

Who wrote the novel "The Guide"?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan is the author of the novel "The Guide", which tells the story of a tour guide in South India.

Which of the following is a prominent characteristic of Indian English Literature?

  1. Use of Indian English Dialects

  2. Exploration of Cultural Identity

  3. Emphasis on Historical Events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian English Literature is characterized by the use of Indian English dialects, exploration of cultural identity, and emphasis on historical events.

Who is known for writing the novel "Midnight's Children"?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is the author of the novel "Midnight's Children", which won the Booker Prize in 1981.

Which of the following is a notable work by Anita Desai?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The Village by the Sea

  4. Fasting, Feasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clear Light of Day is a well-known novel by Anita Desai, which explores the themes of family, identity, and cultural change.

Who is the author of the novel "The God of Small Things"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is the author of the novel "The God of Small Things", which won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in Vikram Seth's novel "A Suitable Boy"?

  1. Love and Marriage

  2. Social Class and Caste

  3. Political Independence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's novel "A Suitable Boy" explores themes of love and marriage, social class and caste, and political independence in post-colonial India.

Who is known for writing the novel "The White Tiger"?

  1. Aravind Adiga

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga is the author of the novel "The White Tiger", which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.

Which of the following is a notable work by Jhumpa Lahiri?

  1. Interpreter of Maladies

  2. The Namesake

  3. Unaccustomed Earth

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interpreter of Maladies is a collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000.

Who is the author of the novel "Sea of Poppies"?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Salman Rushdie

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is the author of the novel "Sea of Poppies", which is the first book in the Ibis Trilogy.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in Vikram Chandra's novel "Sacred Games"?

  1. Organized Crime

  2. Corruption and Politics

  3. Religion and Spirituality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Chandra's novel "Sacred Games" explores themes of organized crime, corruption and politics, and religion and spirituality in contemporary India.

Who is known for writing the novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is the author of the novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness", which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2017.

Which of the following is a notable work by Salman Rushdie?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is known for his novels "Midnight's Children", "Shame", and "The Satanic Verses", among others.

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