Literature and the Future of Indian Politics

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Which literary genre is often used to explore political themes in Indian literature?

  1. Poetry

  2. Drama

  3. Fiction

  4. Non-Fiction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fiction is a literary genre that allows writers to explore political themes in a creative and imaginative way.

Which Indian author is known for his political satire and commentary on contemporary Indian society?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author known for her political satire and commentary on contemporary Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of political corruption and its impact on the lives of ordinary people?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The White Tiger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The White Tiger is an Indian novel that explores the theme of political corruption and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between power and politics in Indian society?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand is an Indian author known for his exploration of the relationship between power and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the rise of Hindu nationalism and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The Satanic Verses

  2. The Shadow Lines

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shadow Lines is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the rise of Hindu nationalism and its impact on Indian politics.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between caste and politics in Indian society?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author known for her exploration of the relationship between caste and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the Naxalite movement and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The White Tiger

  4. Red Earth and Pouring Rain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red Earth and Pouring Rain is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the Naxalite movement and its impact on Indian politics.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between religion and politics in Indian society?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Rao is an Indian author known for his exploration of the relationship between religion and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the rise of the Dalit movement and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The Satanic Verses

  2. The Shadow Lines

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Inheritance of Loss is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the rise of the Dalit movement and its impact on Indian politics.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between gender and politics in Indian society?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author known for her exploration of the relationship between gender and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the rise of environmentalism and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The Hungry Tide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hungry Tide is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the rise of environmentalism and its impact on Indian politics.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between language and politics in Indian society?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R. K. Narayan

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is an Indian author known for his exploration of the relationship between language and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the rise of regionalism and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The Satanic Verses

  2. The Shadow Lines

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shadow Lines is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the rise of regionalism and its impact on Indian politics.

Which Indian author is known for his exploration of the relationship between history and politics in Indian society?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is an Indian author known for his exploration of the relationship between history and politics in Indian society.

Which Indian novel explores the theme of the rise of the middle class and its impact on Indian politics?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The Hungry Tide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The White Tiger is an Indian novel that explores the theme of the rise of the middle class and its impact on Indian politics.

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