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Indian Children's Literature in the Global Marketplace

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Which Indian children's book author has won the Hans Christian Andersen Award?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Sudha Murty

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is the only Indian children's book author to have won the Hans Christian Andersen Award, which is considered the highest international recognition for children's literature.

Which Indian children's book has been translated into the most languages?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, has been translated into more than 100 languages, making it one of the most widely translated children's books in the world.

What is the name of the Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular animated television show?

  1. The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal

  2. The Panchatantra

  3. The Jataka Tales

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal is an Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular animated television show. The series tells the stories of Akbar, the Mughal emperor, and his wise minister, Birbal.

Which Indian children's book author has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Sudha Murty

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ruskin Bond is an Indian children's book author who has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors. He is known for his stories about the lives of children in the Indian Himalayas.

Which Indian children's book has been adapted into a major Hollywood film?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, has been adapted into several major Hollywood films, including the 1967 animated film and the 2016 live-action film.

What is the name of the Indian children's book festival that is held annually in New Delhi?

  1. The New Delhi Children's Book Fair

  2. The India International Children's Book Fair

  3. The National Children's Book Fair

  4. The Children's Book Festival of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Delhi Children's Book Fair is an annual event that brings together children's book authors, illustrators, publishers, and readers from around the world.

Which Indian children's book has been adapted into a popular video game?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, has been adapted into several popular video games, including the 1994 game The Jungle Book and the 2016 game The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Journey.

What is the name of the Indian children's book series that has been translated into more than 20 languages?

  1. The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal

  2. The Panchatantra

  3. The Jataka Tales

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of fables that has been translated into more than 20 languages. The fables are often used to teach children about moral values.

Which Indian children's book author has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of India's highest literary honors?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Sudha Murty

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ruskin Bond is an Indian children's book author who has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of India's highest literary honors. He is known for his stories about the lives of children in the Indian Himalayas.

What is the name of the Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular television series?

  1. The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal

  2. The Panchatantra

  3. The Jataka Tales

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal is an Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular television series. The series tells the stories of Akbar, the Mughal emperor, and his wise minister, Birbal.

Which Indian children's book has been adapted into a popular stage play?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, has been adapted into several popular stage plays, including the 1997 play The Jungle Book: The Musical and the 2013 play The Jungle Book.

What is the name of the Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular radio show?

  1. The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal

  2. The Panchatantra

  3. The Jataka Tales

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adventures of Akbar and Birbal is an Indian children's book series that has been adapted into a popular radio show. The series tells the stories of Akbar, the Mughal emperor, and his wise minister, Birbal.

Which Indian children's book author has been awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Sudha Murty

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is the only Indian children's book author to have been awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor. He is known for his stories, poems, and plays that explore the lives of children in India.

What is the name of the Indian children's book festival that is held annually in Mumbai?

  1. The Mumbai Children's Book Fair

  2. The India International Children's Book Fair

  3. The National Children's Book Fair

  4. The Children's Book Festival of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mumbai Children's Book Fair is an annual event that brings together children's book authors, illustrators, publishers, and readers from around the world.

Which Indian children's book has been adapted into a popular ballet?

  1. The Jungle Book

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, has been adapted into several popular ballets, including the 1997 ballet The Jungle Book and the 2013 ballet The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli.

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