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Literary Journey: A Quiz on Indian Literary Festivals

Description: Embark on a literary odyssey with our quiz on Indian Literary Festivals. Test your knowledge about these vibrant events that celebrate the written word and bring together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts from across the country. Brace yourself for a journey through the world of books, ideas, and cultural exchange.
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Which Indian city hosts the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, often referred to as the 'greatest literary show on Earth'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jaipur Literature Festival is held annually in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest is known for its diverse programming and international participation. In which month is this festival typically held?

  1. January

  2. March

  3. November

  4. July


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest usually takes place in November.

Which literary festival is held in the picturesque hill station of Shimla, offering a unique blend of literature, music, and art?

  1. Shimla Literature Festival

  2. Goa Arts and Literature Festival

  3. Kochi-Muziris Biennale

  4. Bangalore Literature Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shimla Literature Festival is held annually in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

The annual Hay Festival of Literature & Arts has its roots in the United Kingdom. Which Indian city has hosted this prestigious festival?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hay Festival of Literature & Arts has been held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, since 2010.

The iconic Kolkata Book Fair, one of the largest book fairs in the world, is organized by which institution?

  1. Sahitya Akademi

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Federation of Indian Publishers

  4. Kolkata Publishers' & Booksellers' Guild


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kolkata Book Fair is organized by the Kolkata Publishers' & Booksellers' Guild.

The DSC Jaipur Literature Festival has been graced by renowned authors from around the world. Which Nobel laureate delivered the keynote address at the 2019 edition?

  1. J.M. Coetzee

  2. Mario Vargas Llosa

  3. Olga Tokarczuk

  4. Kazuo Ishiguro


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Olga Tokarczuk, the Polish Nobel laureate, delivered the keynote address at the 2019 DSC Jaipur Literature Festival.

The Times of India LitFest is held in multiple cities across India. Which city hosted the inaugural edition of this festival in 2014?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inaugural edition of the Times of India LitFest was held in Mumbai in 2014.

The annual Goa Arts and Literature Festival is known for its focus on contemporary literature, art, and music. In which month is this festival typically held?

  1. January

  2. March

  3. November

  4. July


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Goa Arts and Literature Festival is usually held in January.

The Bangalore Literature Festival, organized by the Bengaluru Literature Festival Society, is known for its diverse programming and international participation. When was the first edition of this festival held?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

  4. 2018


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival was held in 2006.

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, held in the city of Kochi, Kerala, is a major contemporary art event that also features literary programming. In which year was the inaugural edition of this biennale held?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2014

  4. 2016


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The inaugural edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale was held in 2012.

The Hyderabad Literary Festival, organized by the Hyderabad Literary Society, brings together authors, poets, and literary enthusiasts from across the country. When was the first edition of this festival held?

  1. 2010

  2. 2012

  3. 2014

  4. 2016


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first edition of the Hyderabad Literary Festival was held in 2010.

The Chennai Book Fair, organized by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India, is one of the largest book fairs in South India. In which month is this fair typically held?

  1. January

  2. March

  3. November

  4. July


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chennai Book Fair is usually held in January.

The annual Valley of Words Literature and Arts Festival is held in the picturesque valley of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Which renowned author founded this festival?

  1. William Dalrymple

  2. Amitav Ghosh

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Dalrymple founded the Valley of Words Literature and Arts Festival.

The Literature Live! festival, organized by the Mumbai-based cultural organization Literature Live, features discussions, readings, and performances by authors from around the world. When was the first edition of this festival held?

  1. 2009

  2. 2011

  3. 2013

  4. 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first edition of the Literature Live! festival was held in 2009.

The annual Delhi Literature Festival, organized by the Delhi-based cultural organization Teamwork Arts, brings together authors, poets, and literary enthusiasts from across the country. When was the first edition of this festival held?

  1. 2011

  2. 2013

  3. 2015

  4. 2017


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first edition of the Delhi Literature Festival was held in 2011.

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