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The Science Fiction Movement: Exploring the Possibilities of the Future in Indian Literature

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Which Indian author is considered as the pioneer of Science Fiction in Indian Literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. K. Srinivas Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

K. Srinivas Rao, also known as Kalipatnam Srinivas Rao, is widely regarded as the pioneer of Science Fiction in Indian Literature.

What is the name of the first Science Fiction novel written in Telugu?

  1. Maranasimhasanam

  2. Viswamitra

  3. Kanyasulkam

  4. Guna Sundari Katha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maranasimhasanam, written by K. Srinivas Rao in 1910, is considered to be the first Science Fiction novel written in Telugu.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Day of the Scorpion'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Mulk Raj Anand


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Day of the Scorpion', which explores the theme of a post-apocalyptic world.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. Gora

  2. The Home and the World

  3. The Wreck

  4. Noukadubi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noukadubi, also known as The Wreck, is a Science Fiction novel written by Rabindranath Tagore, which explores the theme of a sinking ship and the survival of its passengers.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Last Man'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Mary Shelley


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mary Shelley, an English author, is known for her Science Fiction novel 'The Last Man', which explores the theme of a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Premchand?

  1. Gaban

  2. Godan

  3. Karmabhumi

  4. Mansarovar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mansarovar is a Science Fiction novel written by Premchand, which explores the theme of a utopian society where technology and science have advanced to create a perfect world.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Immortals'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Immortals', which explores the theme of a group of people who have achieved immortality and their struggles with the consequences of their eternal existence.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Ruskin Bond?

  1. The Room on the Roof

  2. A Flight of Pigeons

  3. The Blue Umbrella

  4. The Time Stops at Shamli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Time Stops at Shamli is a Science Fiction novel written by Ruskin Bond, which explores the theme of a time warp that occurs in a small town in India.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Calcutta Chromosome'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Calcutta Chromosome', which explores the theme of genetic engineering and its impact on society.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Satyajit Ray?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. Apur Sansar

  4. Sonar Kella


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sonar Kella, also known as The Golden Fortress, is a Science Fiction novel written by Satyajit Ray, which explores the theme of a hidden treasure and the adventures of a group of friends who set out to find it.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Hungry Tide'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Hungry Tide', which explores the theme of climate change and its impact on the Sundarbans region in India.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Vikram Seth?

  1. A Suitable Boy

  2. An Equal Music

  3. Two Lives

  4. The Golden Gate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Golden Gate is a Science Fiction novel written by Vikram Seth, which explores the theme of time travel and the interconnectedness of human lives across different eras.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Arundhati Roy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is known for her Science Fiction novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness', which explores the theme of a transgender woman's life and her struggles in a society that often marginalizes her.

What is the name of the Science Fiction novel written by Salman Rushdie?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a Science Fiction novel written by Salman Rushdie, which explores the theme of a young boy's journey to save the stories of the world from an evil villain.

Which Indian author is known for his Science Fiction novel 'The Palace of Illusions'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Ruskin Bond

  4. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is known for her Science Fiction novel 'The Palace of Illusions', which explores the theme of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, one of the central characters in the epic.

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