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Delving into the Modern Indian Literary Canon: 25 Questions

Description: This quiz delves into the modern Indian literary canon, exploring a diverse range of authors, genres, and themes that have shaped the landscape of Indian literature in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Which of the following is NOT a prominent literary movement in modern Indian literature?

  1. Progressive Writers' Movement

  2. Naxalite Literature

  3. Dalit Literature

  4. Modernism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Naxalite Literature is a specific genre of Indian literature that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, associated with the Naxalite movement, a communist revolutionary movement in India. It is not considered a prominent literary movement in the broader context of modern Indian literature.

Who is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Harivansh Rai Bachchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premchand is considered the father of modern Hindi literature for his significant contributions to the development of the Hindi language and literature. He is known for his realistic and socially conscious writings, which often explored themes of poverty, social injustice, and the lives of ordinary people.

Which of the following is a notable work by the renowned Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. Godan

  3. Yayati

  4. Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gitanjali is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, originally written in Bengali and later translated into English. It is one of his most famous works and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making Tagore the first non-European to receive the prize.

Who is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of the Partition of India in his novel 'Train to Pakistan'?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Saadat Hasan Manto

  3. Ismat Chughtai

  4. Qurratulain Hyder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh's novel 'Train to Pakistan' is a powerful and moving account of the Partition of India in 1947. The novel explores the human cost of the partition and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people.

Which of the following is a significant work by the Dalit writer and activist Bama?

  1. Karukku

  2. Annihilation of Caste

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama's 'Karukku' is a powerful and moving autobiography that chronicles her experiences as a Dalit woman in India. The book sheds light on the discrimination and oppression faced by Dalits and is considered a significant work in Dalit literature.

Who is known for his experimental and innovative writing style, often employing stream-of-consciousness and interior monologue?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Rao is known for his experimental and innovative writing style, which often employs stream-of-consciousness and interior monologue. His works explore themes of Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality.

Which of the following is a notable work by the renowned Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto?

  1. Garm Hawa

  2. Umrao Jaan Ada

  3. Train to Pakistan

  4. Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saadat Hasan Manto's 'Garm Hawa' is a powerful and moving novel that explores the aftermath of the Partition of India in 1947. The novel follows the lives of a Muslim family as they struggle to rebuild their lives in post-partition India.

Who is known for her poignant and insightful portrayal of women's lives and experiences in her novels?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Kamala Das

  3. Qurratulain Hyder

  4. Ismat Chughtai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai is known for her poignant and insightful portrayal of women's lives and experiences in her novels. Her works often explore themes of identity, relationships, and the changing roles of women in Indian society.

Which of the following is a significant work by the renowned Malayalam writer O.V. Vijayan?

  1. Khasakkinte Ithihasam

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. Midnight's Children

  4. Yayati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

O.V. Vijayan's 'Khasakkinte Ithihasam' is a critically acclaimed novel that tells the story of a group of villagers who are forced to leave their homes due to a dam project. The novel explores themes of displacement, loss, and the impact of modernization on traditional communities.

Who is known for his satirical and humorous writing style, often employing allegory and social commentary?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Salman Rushdie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan is known for his satirical and humorous writing style, often employing allegory and social commentary. His works often explore the lives of ordinary people in small-town India and provide a glimpse into the social and cultural realities of Indian society.

Which of the following is a notable work by the renowned Kannada writer S.L. Bhyrappa?

  1. Parva

  2. Yayati

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

S.L. Bhyrappa's 'Parva' is a historical novel that tells the story of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. The novel is known for its detailed historical research and its exploration of themes of power, ambition, and the cyclical nature of history.

Who is known for his lyrical and evocative writing style, often employing imagery and symbolism to explore themes of love, loss, and longing?

  1. Kamala Das

  2. Ismat Chughtai

  3. Qurratulain Hyder

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamala Das is known for her lyrical and evocative writing style, often employing imagery and symbolism to explore themes of love, loss, and longing. Her works are characterized by their emotional intensity and their exploration of the complexities of human relationships.

Which of the following is a notable work by the renowned Assamese writer Bhabendra Nath Saikia?

  1. Mrityunjay

  2. Yayati

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhabendra Nath Saikia's 'Mrityunjay' is a historical novel that tells the story of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam. The novel is known for its detailed historical research and its exploration of themes of identity, resistance, and the struggle for freedom.

Who is known for his experimental and innovative writing style, often employing magical realism and allegory to explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Raja Rao

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is known for his experimental and innovative writing style, often employing magical realism and allegory to explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition. His works are characterized by their rich imagery, symbolism, and their exploration of the complexities of the modern world.

Which of the following is a notable work by the renowned Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade?

  1. Kosala

  2. Yayati

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhalchandra Nemade's 'Kosala' is a novel that tells the story of a young man's journey of self-discovery and his search for meaning in life. The novel is known for its exploration of themes of identity, alienation, and the search for truth.

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