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Contemporary Indian Women Writers

Description: This quiz is designed to evaluate your knowledge about contemporary Indian women writers and their significant contributions to Indian literature.
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Who among the following is considered a pioneer of contemporary Indian women's writing in English?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Shashi Deshpande


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anita Desai is widely recognized as a pioneer of contemporary Indian women's writing in English. Her novels explore themes of identity, family, and social change.

Which of these authors won the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel 'The God of Small Things'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Shashi Deshpande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy gained international recognition when her debut novel 'The God of Small Things' won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Kamala Das, also known by her pen name Madhavikutty, is celebrated for her powerful and confessional poetry. What is the title of her first collection of poems?

  1. Summer in Calcutta

  2. The Old Playhouse and Other Poems

  3. The Descendants

  4. My Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamala Das's first collection of poems, 'Summer in Calcutta', was published in 1965 and established her as a significant voice in Indian poetry.

Shashi Deshpande's novels often explore the lives of ordinary women in contemporary India. Which of the following is NOT a novel written by her?

  1. The Dark Holds No Terrors

  2. Roots and Shadows

  3. Clear Light of Day

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Inheritance of Loss is a novel by Kiran Desai, not Shashi Deshpande.

Which contemporary Indian woman writer is known for her satirical and humorous take on social and political issues?

  1. Shobhaa De

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anita Nair

  4. Manju Kapur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shobhaa De is renowned for her satirical and humorous writing style, often addressing social and political issues in her novels and columns.

Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Interpreter of Maladies' explores the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States. What is the name of the protagonist in this novel?

  1. Mr. Kapasi

  2. Mrs. Sen

  3. Mr. Das

  4. Mrs. Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mr. Kapasi is the protagonist of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'Interpreter of Maladies'.

Anita Nair's novel 'Ladies Coupe' follows the journey of four women from different backgrounds who share a train compartment. What is the name of the train they are traveling on?

  1. The Deccan Queen

  2. The Rajdhani Express

  3. The Shatabdi Express

  4. The Duronto Express


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four women in Anita Nair's novel 'Ladies Coupe' travel on the Deccan Queen train.

Manju Kapur's novel 'Difficult Daughters' delves into the lives of three sisters who navigate societal expectations and personal desires. What is the name of the eldest sister?

  1. Virmati

  2. Tara

  3. Anjali

  4. Asha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Virmati is the eldest sister in Manju Kapur's novel 'Difficult Daughters'.

Which of these contemporary Indian women writers is known for her historical fiction novels set during the Mughal era?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Bharati Mukherjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharati Mukherjee is renowned for her historical fiction novels set during the Mughal era, such as 'Jasmine' and 'The Middleman and Other Stories'.

Which of the following is NOT a novel written by Kiran Desai?

  1. The Inheritance of Loss

  2. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The God of Small Things is a novel written by Arundhati Roy, not Kiran Desai.

Which contemporary Indian woman writer is known for her exploration of the partition of India in her novels?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Bapsi Sidhwa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bapsi Sidhwa is renowned for her novels exploring the partition of India, including 'Ice-Candy-Man' and 'Cracking India'.

Which of these contemporary Indian women writers is known for her short stories that often deal with themes of love, loss, and identity?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Nayantara Sahgal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nayantara Sahgal is celebrated for her short stories that explore themes of love, loss, and identity.

Which contemporary Indian woman writer is known for her novels that explore the lives of women in rural India?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi is renowned for her novels that explore the lives of women in rural India, often addressing issues of social injustice and oppression.

Which of these contemporary Indian women writers is known for her feminist writings and activism?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Urvashi Butalia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urvashi Butalia is known for her feminist writings and activism, as well as her work as a publisher and editor.

Which contemporary Indian woman writer is known for her novels that explore the lives of women in the Indian diaspora?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Kamala Das

  4. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is renowned for her novels that explore the lives of women in the Indian diaspora, often addressing issues of identity, culture, and belonging.

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