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Modern Indian Literature: A Test of Your Literary Knowledge

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Which of the following is NOT a prominent genre of Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Novel

  2. Short Story

  3. Poetry

  4. Drama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drama is not as widely represented in Modern Indian Literature as the other genres.

Who is considered the father of the modern Indian novel?

  1. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Premchand

  4. Munshi Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is widely regarded as the father of the modern Indian novel for his groundbreaking work, "Anandamath".

Which of the following is NOT a major theme explored in Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Nationalism

  2. Social Reform

  3. Identity

  4. Love


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love is not as prominent a theme in Modern Indian Literature as the other options.

Who is known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her literary contributions?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Kamala Das

  3. Mahadevi Varma

  4. Amrita Pritam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu is widely known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her lyrical and evocative poetry.

Which of the following is NOT a significant literary movement in Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. Naxalite Movement

  3. Dalit Movement

  4. Feminist Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Naxalite Movement is a political movement, not a literary movement.

Who is considered the pioneer of the Dalit literary movement in India?

  1. Baburao Bagul

  2. Namdeo Dhasal

  3. Jyotiba Phule

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baburao Bagul is widely regarded as the pioneer of the Dalit literary movement in India for his groundbreaking novel, "Janglya".

Which of the following is NOT a notable work of Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Godan

  3. Midnight's Children

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Inheritance of Loss is a novel by Kiran Desai, which is not considered a part of Modern Indian Literature.

Who is known for his powerful and poignant short stories, often exploring the lives of marginalized communities?

  1. Premchand

  2. Ismat Chugtai

  3. Saadat Hasan Manto

  4. Krishan Chander


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saadat Hasan Manto is renowned for his short stories that delve into the lives of marginalized communities and explore themes of partition, violence, and human suffering.

Which of the following is NOT a prominent language of Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Urdu

  4. English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is not as widely used in Modern Indian Literature as the other languages.

Who is known for her powerful and evocative poetry, often addressing themes of love, loss, and the human condition?

  1. Mahadevi Varma

  2. Amrita Pritam

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Nirala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahadevi Varma is renowned for her lyrical and evocative poetry, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Which of the following is NOT a notable literary award in Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Jnanpith Award

  2. Sahitya Akademi Award

  3. Bharat Ratna

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, not specifically for literary achievements.

Who is known for his satirical and humorous writings, often critiquing social and political issues?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Khushwant Singh

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh is renowned for his satirical and humorous writings, often critiquing social and political issues.

Which of the following is NOT a significant literary trend in Modern Indian Literature?

  1. Realism

  2. Modernism

  3. Postmodernism

  4. Classicism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Classicism is not a significant literary trend in Modern Indian Literature.

Who is known for his powerful and evocative novels, often exploring the complexities of human relationships and the social and political realities of India?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan is renowned for his powerful and evocative novels, often exploring the complexities of human relationships and the social and political realities of India.

Which of the following is NOT a notable literary journal in Modern Indian Literature?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Parichay

  3. Indian Literature

  4. The Illustrated Weekly of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Illustrated Weekly of India is not primarily a literary journal.

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