The Rise of Digital Literature in India

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What is the primary factor driving the rise of digital literature in India?

  1. Increased internet penetration

  2. Growth of e-commerce

  3. Government initiatives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rise of digital literature in India is being driven by a combination of factors, including increased internet penetration, the growth of e-commerce, and government initiatives.

Which of the following is not a popular format for digital literature in India?

  1. E-books

  2. Web fiction

  3. Blogs

  4. Podcasts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Podcasts are not as popular a format for digital literature in India as e-books, web fiction, and blogs.

What is the name of the first Indian e-book reader?

  1. Kindle

  2. Nook

  3. Kobo

  4. Lexin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lexin was the first Indian e-book reader, released in 2010.

Which Indian author was one of the first to embrace digital publishing?

  1. Chetan Bhagat

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chetan Bhagat was one of the first Indian authors to embrace digital publishing, releasing his novel "Five Point Someone" as an e-book in 2004.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital literature?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian government's initiative to promote digital literature is called "Digital India".

Which of the following is not a benefit of digital literature?

  1. Increased accessibility

  2. Lower costs

  3. Greater interactivity

  4. Reduced environmental impact


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Digital literature does not have a reduced environmental impact compared to print literature.

What is the name of the Indian digital literature platform that was founded in 2012?

  1. Pratilipi

  2. Wattpad

  3. Inkitt

  4. Scribble Hub


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratilipi is an Indian digital literature platform that was founded in 2012.

Which of the following is not a challenge facing digital literature in India?

  1. Lack of awareness

  2. Limited access to technology

  3. High cost of e-books

  4. Lack of quality content


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The high cost of e-books is not a challenge facing digital literature in India.

What is the name of the Indian author who won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in 2018 for her novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anuradha Roy

  4. Avni Doshi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in 2018 for her novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness".

Which of the following is not a trend in digital literature in India?

  1. The rise of self-publishing

  2. The growth of e-commerce

  3. The emergence of new genres

  4. The decline of print literature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of print literature is not a trend in digital literature in India.

What is the name of the Indian author who won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 for her novel "The Old Man and His God"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anuradha Roy

  4. Avni Doshi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anuradha Roy won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 for her novel "The Old Man and His God".

Which of the following is not a factor that has contributed to the growth of digital literature in India?

  1. Increased internet penetration

  2. Growth of e-commerce

  3. Government initiatives

  4. Rise of social media


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rise of social media is not a factor that has contributed to the growth of digital literature in India.

What is the name of the Indian author who won the Jnanpith Award in 2020 for his novel "The Shadow Lines"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anuradha Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh won the Jnanpith Award in 2020 for his novel "The Shadow Lines".

Which of the following is not a challenge facing digital literature in India?

  1. Lack of awareness

  2. Limited access to technology

  3. High cost of e-books

  4. Lack of quality content


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The high cost of e-books is not a challenge facing digital literature in India.

What is the name of the Indian author who won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for her novel "The Book of Shadows"?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anuradha Roy

  4. Avni Doshi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avni Doshi won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for her novel "The Book of Shadows".

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