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Indian Literature in Translation

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Indian literature in translation. It covers a wide range of topics, including famous authors, notable works, and the impact of translation on Indian literature.
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Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian author whose works have been translated into English?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an American author of Indian descent, and her works are originally written in English.

Which of the following is a famous work of Indian literature that has been translated into English?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Malgudi Days

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gitanjali is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has translated works from other languages into English?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikram Seth is known for his translations of classical Indian poetry, including the works of Kalidasa and Kabir.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author whose works have been translated into more than 100 languages?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's works have been translated into more than 100 languages, making him one of the most widely translated authors in the world.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author whose works have been adapted into films?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's works have been adapted into several films, including "Midnight's Children" and "The Satanic Verses".

Which of the following is a famous Indian author whose works have been banned in some countries?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's works have been banned in some countries, including India, for their controversial content.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, becoming the first non-European to receive the award.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Booker Prize?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie has won the Booker Prize twice, for his novels "Midnight's Children" and "The Satanic Verses".

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Pulitzer Prize?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel "Interpreter of Maladies".

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Sahitya Akademi Award?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his novel "Gora".

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Jnanpith Award?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore won the Jnanpith Award in 1961 for his overall contribution to Indian literature.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Padma Vibhushan?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore won the Padma Vibhushan in 1954, India's second highest civilian award.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has won the Bharat Ratna?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore won the Bharat Ratna in 1950, India's highest civilian award.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times, but has not yet won the award.

Which of the following is a famous Indian author who has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE)?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2007 for his services to literature.

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