Beyond Borders: A Quiz on Indian Literature's Cosmopolitan Scope
| Description: Embark on a literary voyage beyond borders, testing your knowledge of Indian literature's cosmopolitan spirit. Explore the works of authors who transcended boundaries, weaving tales that resonate across cultures and continents. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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| Tags: indian literature cosmopolitanism cross-cultural exchange global perspectives literary bridges |
Which Indian author's novel, set in a fictional African nation, delves into themes of colonialism and cultural identity?
In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "The Namesake", the protagonist Gogol's journey of self-discovery is set against the backdrop of which two countries?
Vikram Seth's epic novel "A Suitable Boy" is set in which Indian city?
Which Indian author's novel "Midnight's Children" explores the interconnectedness of India's history and its people through the lives of 1,001 children born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day?
In Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things", the protagonist Rahel's childhood is shaped by the political and social tensions in which Indian state?
Which Indian author's novel "The White Tiger" offers a scathing critique of India's class system and economic disparities?
In Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss", the protagonist Sai's life is shaped by her experiences in which two countries?
Which Indian author's novel "Interpreter of Maladies" explores the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States?
In Vikram Chandra's novel "Sacred Games", the protagonist Sartaj Singh is a police officer tasked with investigating a complex criminal conspiracy in which Indian city?
Which Indian author's novel "The Great Indian Novel" is a satirical take on Indian history and politics?
In Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day", the protagonist Bim is a young woman who struggles to find her place in a changing India.
Which Indian author's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the relationship between humans and nature in the Sundarbans region of India?
In Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss", Sai's grandfather is a former judge who is haunted by his past.
Which Indian author's novel "The White Tiger" was adapted into a successful film in 2021?
In Vikram Chandra's novel "Sacred Games", the protagonist Sartaj Singh is a police officer tasked with investigating a complex criminal conspiracy involving a powerful politician.