Indian Children's Literature

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian Children's Literature. It covers various aspects of children's literature, including popular authors, famous books, and literary awards.
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Which Indian author is known for writing the popular children's book series "The Adventures of Feluda"?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray is a renowned Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator. He is best known for his "The Adventures of Feluda" series, which features the young detective Feluda and his companions.

What is the name of the protagonist in Ruskin Bond's popular children's novel "The Room on the Roof"?

  1. Rusty

  2. Ranjit

  3. Anil

  4. Prem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rusty is the protagonist of Ruskin Bond's "The Room on the Roof". He is a young boy who lives with his grandparents in Dehradun and experiences various adventures.

Which Indian author wrote the children's book "Malgudi Days"?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Satyajit Ray

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan is a renowned Indian author known for his works set in the fictional town of Malgudi. "Malgudi Days" is a collection of short stories that capture the everyday lives of the people of Malgudi.

What is the name of the young protagonist in Rabindranath Tagore's children's story "Kabuliwala"?

  1. Mini

  2. Lalu

  3. Ratan

  4. Bhola


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mini is the young protagonist of Rabindranath Tagore's "Kabuliwala". She befriends a Kabuliwala (an Afghan fruit seller) and their relationship forms the central theme of the story.

Which Indian author is known for writing the children's book series "The Magic Tree House"?

  1. Mary Pope Osborne

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Pope Osborne is an American author known for her "The Magic Tree House" series. These books feature two children, Jack and Annie, who travel through time and space using a magical tree house.

What is the name of the talking crow in Ruskin Bond's children's book "The Blue Umbrella"?

  1. Kaka

  2. Babu

  3. Munna

  4. Chotu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaka is the talking crow in Ruskin Bond's "The Blue Umbrella". He is a wise and helpful bird who assists the protagonist, Binya, in her adventures.

Which Indian author wrote the children's book "The Elephant's Child"?

  1. Rudyard Kipling

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudyard Kipling is a British author known for his works set in India. "The Elephant's Child" is one of his most famous children's stories, which tells the tale of an elephant who is curious about his trunk.

What is the name of the protagonist in R.K. Narayan's children's book "Swami and Friends"?

  1. Swami

  2. Rajam

  3. Mani

  4. Somu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swami is the protagonist of R.K. Narayan's "Swami and Friends". He is a young boy who experiences the joys and challenges of growing up in a small town in India.

Which Indian author is known for writing the children's book series "The Secret Seven"?

  1. Enid Blyton

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Enid Blyton is a British author known for her prolific output of children's books. "The Secret Seven" is one of her most popular series, featuring a group of young detectives who solve mysteries.

What is the name of the protagonist in Ruskin Bond's children's book "The Road to the Bazaar"?

  1. Ranjit

  2. Rusty

  3. Anil

  4. Prem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranjit is the protagonist of Ruskin Bond's "The Road to the Bazaar". He is a young boy who travels to a nearby bazaar with his grandmother and experiences various adventures along the way.

Which Indian author wrote the children's book "The Jungle Book"?

  1. Rudyard Kipling

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudyard Kipling is a British author known for his works set in India. "The Jungle Book" is one of his most famous children's stories, which tells the tale of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.

What is the name of the protagonist in R.K. Narayan's children's book "The Man-Eater of Malgudi"?

  1. Swami

  2. Rajam

  3. Mani

  4. Somu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mani is the protagonist of R.K. Narayan's "The Man-Eater of Malgudi". He is a young boy who becomes fascinated by the rumors of a man-eater in his town and sets out to investigate.

Which Indian author is known for writing the children's book series "Famous Five"?

  1. Enid Blyton

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Enid Blyton is a British author known for her prolific output of children's books. "Famous Five" is one of her most popular series, featuring a group of young detectives who solve mysteries.

What is the name of the protagonist in Ruskin Bond's children's book "The Night Train at Deoli"?

  1. Ranjit

  2. Rusty

  3. Anil

  4. Prem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranjit is the protagonist of Ruskin Bond's "The Night Train at Deoli". He is a young boy who travels on a night train with his grandmother and experiences various adventures along the way.

Which Indian author wrote the children's book "The Cat Who Went to Heaven"?

  1. Elizabeth Coatsworth

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elizabeth Coatsworth is an American author known for her children's books. "The Cat Who Went to Heaven" is one of her most famous stories, which tells the tale of a cat who travels to heaven to seek justice for his master.

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