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Modern Indian Literature: A Journey Through Contemporary Voices

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Who among the following is considered the pioneer of the modern Indian novel in English?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is widely recognized as the pioneer of the modern Indian novel in English. His novel "Untouchable" (1935) is regarded as a landmark work in Indian literature.

Which of these authors is known for their exploration of the theme of alienation and identity in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is renowned for his exploration of alienation and identity in his works, particularly in novels like "Midnight's Children" (1981) and "The Satanic Verses" (1988).

Who among the following authors is known for their feminist writings and exploration of women's issues?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is widely recognized for her feminist writings and exploration of women's issues in her works, such as "The God of Small Things" (1997) and "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" (2017).

Which of these authors is known for their magical realism and blending of fantasy and reality in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is renowned for his use of magical realism and blending of fantasy and reality in his works, particularly in novels like "Midnight's Children" (1981) and "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" (1990).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of historical and political themes in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of historical and political themes in his works, such as "The Glass Palace" (2000) and "The Hungry Tide" (2004).

Which of these authors is known for their satirical and humorous writings?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. R. K. Narayan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan is renowned for his satirical and humorous writings, particularly in his novels set in the fictional town of Malgudi, such as "The Financial Expert" (1952) and "The Guide" (1958).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of the theme of love and relationships in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikram Seth is known for his exploration of the theme of love and relationships in his works, particularly in novels like "A Suitable Boy" (1993) and "An Equal Music" (1999).

Which of these authors is known for their experimental and postmodernist writings?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is renowned for his experimental and postmodernist writings, particularly in novels like "Midnight's Children" (1981) and "The Satanic Verses" (1988).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of the theme of displacement and migration in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of the theme of displacement and migration in his works, such as "The Glass Palace" (2000) and "The Hungry Tide" (2004).

Which of these authors is known for their exploration of the theme of environmentalism and climate change in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of the theme of environmentalism and climate change in his works, such as "The Great Derangement" (2016) and "Gun Island" (2019).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of the theme of caste and social inequality in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Mulk Raj Anand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his exploration of the theme of caste and social inequality in his works, particularly in novels like "Untouchable" (1935) and "Coolie" (1936).

Which of these authors is known for their exploration of the theme of religious fundamentalism and extremism in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is known for his exploration of the theme of religious fundamentalism and extremism in his works, particularly in novels like "Midnight's Children" (1981) and "The Satanic Verses" (1988).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of the theme of globalization and its impact on society?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of the theme of globalization and its impact on society in his works, such as "The Glass Palace" (2000) and "The Hungry Tide" (2004).

Which of these authors is known for their exploration of the theme of urban life and its challenges in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anita Desai is known for her exploration of the theme of urban life and its challenges in her works, particularly in novels like "Clear Light of Day" (1980) and "In Custody" (1984).

Who among the following authors is known for their exploration of the theme of cultural identity and heritage in their works?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of the theme of cultural identity and heritage in his works, such as "The Glass Palace" (2000) and "The Hungry Tide" (2004).

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