Literary Crossroads: A Quiz on Indian Literature's Cosmopolitan Encounters
Description: Embark on a literary journey through 'Literary Crossroads: A Quiz on Indian Literature's Cosmopolitan Encounters'. Test your knowledge of how Indian literature has engaged with diverse cultures, ideas, and influences from around the world. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which Indian author's novel 'The God of Small Things' explores the impact of colonialism and globalization on a family in Kerala?
In Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children', the protagonist Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day. What is the significance of this event?
Which of the following Indian authors has written extensively about the experiences of the Indian diaspora?
In Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Glass Palace', the protagonist Rajkumar is a Burmese Indian businessman who travels to Rangoon to seek his fortune. What is the significance of Rangoon in the novel?
Which Indian author's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' explores the themes of displacement, identity, and cultural heritage in the context of the partition of India?
In Vikram Seth's novel 'A Suitable Boy', the protagonist Lata is faced with the task of choosing a suitable husband from a range of suitors. What is the significance of this choice?
Which Indian author's novel 'The Namesake' explores the experiences of an Indian family who immigrates to the United States?
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. What is the significance of the title?
Which Indian author's novel 'The White Tiger' explores the themes of poverty, corruption, and class struggle in contemporary India?
In Rohinton Mistry's novel 'A Fine Balance', the protagonist Dina Dalal is a young Parsi woman who faces numerous challenges during the Emergency period in India. What is the significance of the Emergency?
Which Indian author's novel 'The Shadow Lines' explores the themes of identity, memory, and the legacy of colonialism?
In Salman Rushdie's novel 'Shame', the protagonist Omar Khayyam is a young man who witnesses the political and social turmoil in Pakistan during the 1970s. What is the significance of the title?
Which Indian author's novel 'The Great Indian Novel' is a satirical take on Indian history and politics?
In Vikram Chandra's novel 'Sacred Games', the protagonist Sartaj Singh is a police officer who is tasked with investigating the death of a gangster. What is the significance of the title?
Which Indian author's novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' explores the lives of a diverse group of characters in contemporary India?