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Modern Indian Literature: A Journey Through Contemporary Perspectives

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Which of the following is a prominent theme in modern Indian literature?

  1. Social realism

  2. Historical fiction

  3. Fantasy

  4. Science fiction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social realism is a prominent theme in modern Indian literature, as it reflects the social and economic conditions of the country.

Who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indian literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is considered one of the pioneers of modern Indian literature, as he was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Munshi Premchand?

  1. Godaan

  2. Nirmala

  3. Sevasadan

  4. Rangbhoomi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Godaan is a famous novel by Munshi Premchand, and it is considered one of the greatest works of Hindi literature.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Raja Rao?

  1. Kanthapura

  2. The Serpent and the Rope

  3. The Cat and Shakespeare

  4. Comrade Kirillov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanthapura is a famous novel by Raja Rao, and it is considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature in English.

Which of the following is a famous novel by R.K. Narayan?

  1. Swami and Friends

  2. The Bachelor of Arts

  3. The English Teacher

  4. The Guide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Guide is a famous novel by R.K. Narayan, and it is considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature in English.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the works of Amitav Ghosh?

  1. Historical fiction

  2. Magical realism

  3. Postcolonialism

  4. Environmentalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Postcolonialism is a prominent theme in the works of Amitav Ghosh, as he explores the effects of colonialism on Indian society and culture.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Arundhati Roy?

  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 famous novel by Arundhati Roy, and it won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the works of Salman Rushdie?

  1. Magical realism

  2. Historical fiction

  3. Postmodernism

  4. Mythology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magical realism is a prominent theme in the works of Salman Rushdie, as he blends realistic and fantastical elements in his writing.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Vikram Seth?

  1. A Suitable Boy

  2. An Equal Music

  3. The Golden Gate

  4. Two Lives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Suitable Boy is a famous novel by Vikram Seth, and it is one of the longest novels ever written in English.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the works of Jhumpa Lahiri?

  1. Immigration

  2. Identity

  3. Family

  4. Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Immigration is a prominent theme in the works of Jhumpa Lahiri, as she explores the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Kiran Desai?

  1. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The Gospel of Yudas

  4. The Village by the Sea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Inheritance of Loss is a famous novel by Kiran Desai, and it won the Man Booker Prize in 2006.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the works of Aravind Adiga?

  1. Corruption

  2. Poverty

  3. Class inequality

  4. Globalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption is a prominent theme in the works of Aravind Adiga, as he explores the effects of corruption on Indian society and culture.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Chetan Bhagat?

  1. Five Point Someone

  2. One Night @ the Call Center

  3. The 3 Mistakes of My Life

  4. 2 States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Five Point Someone is a famous novel by Chetan Bhagat, and it is one of the best-selling novels in India.

Which of the following is a prominent theme in the works of Amish Tripathi?

  1. Mythology

  2. History

  3. Philosophy

  4. Religion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mythology is a prominent theme in the works of Amish Tripathi, as he retells Indian mythology in a contemporary context.

Which of the following is a famous novel by Ashwin Sanghi?

  1. The Rozabal Line

  2. Chanakya's Chant

  3. The Krishna Key

  4. The Sialkot Saga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rozabal Line is a famous novel by Ashwin Sanghi, and it is one of the best-selling thrillers in India.

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