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Navigating the Currents of Modern Indian Literature: 25 Questions

Description: This quiz delves into the rich tapestry of modern Indian literature, exploring the works and contributions of renowned authors, their unique styles, and the themes that have shaped the literary landscape of India.
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Which of the following authors is known for his poignant portrayal of the Partition of India in his novel 'Train to Pakistan'?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan' is a powerful and moving account of the human cost of the Partition of India.

Who among these authors is considered the pioneer of the 'Angry Young Men' movement in Indian literature?

  1. Kamala Das

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Nissim Ezekiel

  4. K. A. Abbas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

K. A. Abbas is widely regarded as the pioneer of the 'Angry Young Men' movement in Indian literature.

Which of these novels by R. K. Narayan is set in the fictional town of Malgudi?

  1. The Guide

  2. Waiting for the Mahatma

  3. The English Teacher

  4. Swami and Friends


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan's 'Swami and Friends' is a charming and nostalgic novel set in the fictional town of Malgudi.

Who among these authors is known for her powerful and feminist portrayal of women in her works?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Kamala Das

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kamala Das is renowned for her bold and feminist portrayal of women in her works.

Which of the following authors is known for his exploration of existential themes and the human condition in his works?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Nissim Ezekiel

  4. R. K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Rao is known for his exploration of existential themes and the human condition in his works.

Who among these authors is considered a master of the short story form and is known for his poignant and insightful stories?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Nissim Ezekiel

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan is considered a master of the short story form and is known for his poignant and insightful stories.

Which of these novels by Arundhati Roy won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. Midnight's Children

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997.

Who among these authors is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and oppressed in his works?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Nissim Ezekiel

  4. R. K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and oppressed in his works.

Which of the following authors is considered a pioneer of the 'Indian English' literary movement?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Nissim Ezekiel

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Mulk Raj Anand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Rao is considered a pioneer of the 'Indian English' literary movement.

Who among these authors is known for his exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Kamala Das

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai is known for her exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life.

Which of the following novels by Salman Rushdie is a magical realist exploration of India's history and culture?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. The Satanic Verses

  3. Shame

  4. The Moor's Last Sigh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' is a magical realist exploration of India's history and culture.

Who among these authors is known for his satirical and humorous portrayal of Indian society and politics?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Nissim Ezekiel

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan is known for his satirical and humorous portrayal of Indian society and politics.

Which of the following novels by Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000?

  1. Interpreter of Maladies

  2. The Namesake

  3. Unaccustomed Earth

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000.

Who among these authors is known for his exploration of the themes of identity, displacement, and belonging in his works?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is known for his exploration of the themes of identity, displacement, and belonging in his works.

Which of the following novels by Amitav Ghosh is a historical fiction set during the Opium Wars?

  1. Sea of Poppies

  2. The Glass Palace

  3. The Hungry Tide

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's 'Sea of Poppies' is a historical fiction set during the Opium Wars.

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