The Influence of Indian Literature on World Literature

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the influence of Indian literature on world literature. The questions cover various aspects, including the impact of Indian literature on different genres, authors, and literary movements.
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Which Indian author's works have been translated into more than 100 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is the Indian author whose works have been translated into more than 100 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world.

Which Indian novel is considered to be the first modern Indian novel in English?

  1. Raja Rao's 'Kanthapura'

  2. Mulk Raj Anand's 'Untouchable'

  3. R. K. Narayan's 'Swami and Friends'

  4. Vikram Seth's 'A Suitable Boy'


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's 'Untouchable' is considered to be the first modern Indian novel in English.

Which Indian author's works have been credited with influencing the development of the modernist movement in literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's works have been credited with influencing the development of the modernist movement in literature.

Which Indian author's works have been praised by renowned authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh for their unique blend of realism and magical realism?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's works have been praised by renowned authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh for their unique blend of realism and magical realism.

Which Indian author's works have been adapted into several films, including the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Vikas Swarup

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikas Swarup's works have been adapted into several films, including the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Which Indian author's works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of ordinary people?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan's works have been translated into more than 40 languages and have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of ordinary people.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their unique blend of history, mythology, and magical realism?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Salman Rushdie

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's works have been praised for their unique blend of history, mythology, and magical realism.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of women in traditional Indian society?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of women in traditional Indian society.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to caste, class, and social inequality?

  1. Munshi Premchand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Munshi Premchand's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to caste, class, and social inequality.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of people living in rural India?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of people living in rural India.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to the partition of India?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Bapsi Sidhwa

  3. Saadat Hasan Manto

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh's works have been praised for their exploration of themes related to the partition of India.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of people living in the slums of Mumbai?

  1. Vikas Swarup

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikas Swarup's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of people living in the slums of Mumbai.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their unique blend of science fiction and magical realism?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's works have been praised for their unique blend of science fiction and magical realism.

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