Indian Literature: Classical to Contemporary
Description: This quiz covers the vast and diverse landscape of Indian literature, from its classical origins to its contemporary expressions. Test your knowledge of the authors, works, and themes that have shaped the literary heritage of India. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian literature classical literature contemporary literature indian authors indian poetry indian drama indian fiction |
Which ancient Indian epic is considered one of the two major Sanskrit epics, along with the Mahabharata?
Who is widely regarded as the greatest poet of classical Sanskrit literature?
Which Tamil epic poem is considered one of the five great epics of ancient Tamil literature?
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Hindi Literature'?
Which Bengali novel is considered one of the greatest works of Indian literature and is often compared to 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy?
Who is known as the 'Nightingale of India' and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century?
Which Indian novel written in English won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1980?
Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of Indian Literature' and is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century?
Which Indian author wrote the critically acclaimed novel 'The Great Indian Novel'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Kannada Literature' and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 12th century?
Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Telugu Literature' and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 11th century?
Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The White Tiger'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Malayalam Literature' and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 14th century?
Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The God of Small Things'?