Exploring the Depths of Indian Literature and Poetry
Description: Explore the rich tapestry of Indian literature and poetry, spanning diverse languages, genres, and eras. Test your knowledge of iconic works, renowned authors, and the cultural significance of Indian literary traditions. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian literature poetry authors literary history cultural significance |
Which of the following is considered the national epic of India?
Who is widely regarded as the greatest poet of the Tamil language?
Which Indian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?
What is the name of the ancient Sanskrit drama written by Kalidasa, considered a masterpiece of Indian literature?
Which Indian poet is known for his powerful and evocative free verse poetry, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition?
What is the name of the influential literary movement in 20th-century Bengali literature, known for its focus on realism and social consciousness?
Who is considered the father of modern Hindi literature?
Which Indian author wrote the acclaimed novel 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997?
What is the name of the ancient Tamil poetic form characterized by its brevity and use of metaphor?
Which Indian poet is known for his powerful and evocative free verse poetry, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition?
Which Indian author wrote the acclaimed novel 'Midnight's Children', which won the Booker Prize in 1981?
What is the name of the ancient Sanskrit text that is considered one of the four Vedas, known for its hymns and philosophical insights?
Which Indian author wrote the acclaimed novel 'The White Tiger', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008?
What is the name of the ancient Tamil poetic form characterized by its use of allegory and symbolism?
Which Indian author wrote the acclaimed novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2006?