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Global Voices: A Quiz on Indian Literature's Cosmopolitan Chorus

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Which Indian writer's work is known for its exploration of cosmopolitan themes and its engagement with global issues?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, and philosopher who is considered one of the most important figures in modern Indian literature. His work is known for its exploration of cosmopolitan themes and its engagement with global issues such as nationalism, colonialism, and the search for a universal human identity.

Which of the following is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand that deals with the theme of cosmopolitanism?

  1. Untouchable

  2. Coolie

  3. The Village

  4. Across the Black Waters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Across the Black Waters is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand that tells the story of an Indian student who travels to England to study. The novel explores the theme of cosmopolitanism through the protagonist's experiences of racism, discrimination, and cultural difference.

R. K. Narayan's novel The Guide is set in which Indian city?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Malgudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malgudi is a fictional town created by R. K. Narayan. It is the setting for many of his novels and short stories, including The Guide. Malgudi is a microcosm of India, and it represents the country's diverse culture and society.

Which of the following is a novel by Raja Rao that explores the theme of cosmopolitanism?

  1. Kanthapura

  2. The Serpent and the Rope

  3. The Cat and Shakespeare

  4. Comrade Kirillov


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Serpent and the Rope is a novel by Raja Rao that tells the story of a young Indian man who travels to Europe to study. The novel explores the theme of cosmopolitanism through the protagonist's experiences of cultural difference and his search for a universal human identity.

Which Indian writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of cultural hybridity?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British writer whose work is known for its exploration of the theme of cultural hybridity. His novels often draw on multiple cultural traditions and explore the complex relationships between East and West.

Which of the following is a novel by Arundhati Roy that deals with the theme of cultural hybridity?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. Imagining India

  4. Broken Republic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The God of Small Things is a novel by Arundhati Roy that tells the story of a family in Kerala, India. The novel explores the theme of cultural hybridity through the experiences of the family members, who are caught between traditional Indian culture and the forces of globalization.

Vikram Seth's novel A Suitable Boy is set in which Indian city?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Suitable Boy is a novel by Vikram Seth that tells the story of a young woman named Lata who is searching for a suitable husband. The novel is set in Delhi in the 1950s and explores the social and cultural changes that were taking place in India at that time.

Which of the following is a novel by Amitav Ghosh that explores the theme of cultural hybridity?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. Flood of Fire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glass Palace is a novel by Amitav Ghosh that tells the story of a family of Burmese Indians who are forced to flee their home during the Second World War. The novel explores the theme of cultural hybridity through the experiences of the family members, who are caught between their Burmese and Indian identities.

Which Indian writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of globalization?

  1. Pankaj Mishra

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Teju Cole

  4. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pankaj Mishra is an Indian writer whose work is known for its exploration of the theme of globalization. His books often focus on the impact of globalization on developing countries and the challenges that these countries face in the face of economic and cultural change.

Which of the following is a novel by Jhumpa Lahiri that deals with the theme of globalization?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Unaccustomed Earth

  3. Interpreter of Maladies

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Namesake is a novel by Jhumpa Lahiri that tells the story of an Indian family who immigrates to the United States. The novel explores the theme of globalization through the experiences of the family members, who struggle to adapt to their new life in America while also maintaining their Indian identity.

Teju Cole's novel Open City is set in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. Lagos

  3. London

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Open City is a novel by Teju Cole that tells the story of a young Nigerian doctor who moves to New York City. The novel explores the theme of globalization through the protagonist's experiences of cultural difference and his search for a place to belong.

Which of the following is a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that explores the theme of globalization?

  1. Purple Hibiscus

  2. Half of a Yellow Sun

  3. Americanah

  4. We Should All Be Feminists


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Americanah is a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who moves to the United States to study. The novel explores the theme of globalization through the protagonist's experiences of cultural difference and her search for a place to belong.

Which Indian writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of cosmopolitanism and its engagement with global issues?

  1. Amit Chaudhuri

  2. Aatish Taseer

  3. Hari Kunzru

  4. Kamila Shamsie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amit Chaudhuri is an Indian writer whose work is known for its exploration of the theme of cosmopolitanism and its engagement with global issues. His books often focus on the experiences of Indian immigrants in the West and the challenges that they face in adapting to their new lives.

Which of the following is a novel by Aatish Taseer that deals with the theme of cosmopolitanism?

  1. The Temple-Goers

  2. Noon

  3. Stranger to History

  4. The Way Things Were


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Temple-Goers is a novel by Aatish Taseer that tells the story of a young Indian man who moves to London to study. The novel explores the theme of cosmopolitanism through the protagonist's experiences of cultural difference and his search for a place to belong.

Hari Kunzru's novel White Tears is set in which city?

  1. London

  2. New York City

  3. Mumbai

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White Tears is a novel by Hari Kunzru that tells the story of a young Indian man who moves to London to work in the music industry. The novel explores the theme of cosmopolitanism through the protagonist's experiences of cultural difference and his search for a place to belong.

Which of the following is a novel by Kamila Shamsie that explores the theme of cosmopolitanism?

  1. In the City by the Sea

  2. Kartography

  3. Burnt Shadows

  4. Home Fire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Burnt Shadows is a novel by Kamila Shamsie that tells the story of a Pakistani family who is forced to flee their home during the Partition of India. The novel explores the theme of cosmopolitanism through the experiences of the family members, who are caught between their Pakistani and Indian identities.

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