Literary Leaders in Indian Politics

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the literary leaders who have made significant contributions to Indian politics.
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Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "Kanthapura" and his role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Rao was an Indian author and politician who wrote the novel "Kanthapura" and was a member of the Indian National Congress.

Who among the following literary figures served as the first Vice President of India?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu, a renowned poet and freedom fighter, served as the first Vice President of India from 1947 to 1949.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "Gora" and his role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate, wrote the novel "Gora" and was an active participant in the Indian National Congress.

Who among the following literary figures served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Morarji Desai

  4. Charan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi, served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "Two Leaves and a Bud" and his role in the Communist Party of India?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand wrote the novel "Two Leaves and a Bud" and was a member of the Communist Party of India.

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1969 to 1974?

  1. V.V. Giri

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

V.V. Giri, a trade unionist and politician, served as the President of India from 1969 to 1974.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "The Guide" and his role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan wrote the novel "The Guide" and was a member of the Indian National Congress.

Who among the following literary figures served as the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996?

  1. P.V. Narasimha Rao

  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. H.D. Deve Gowda

  4. I.K. Gujral


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P.V. Narasimha Rao, a lawyer and politician, served as the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "The Serpent and the Rope" and his role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Rao wrote the novel "The Serpent and the Rope" and was a member of the Indian National Congress.

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1950 to 1962?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V.V. Giri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad, a lawyer and politician, served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "Waiting for the Mahatma" and his role in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Manohar Malgonkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manohar Malgonkar wrote the novel "Waiting for the Mahatma" and was a member of the Indian National Congress.

Who among the following literary figures served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014?

  1. Manmohan Singh

  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. H.D. Deve Gowda

  4. I.K. Gujral


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manmohan Singh, an economist and politician, served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.

Which Indian author and politician is known for his novel "The Chess Players" and his role in the Communist Party of India?

  1. Raja Rao

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand wrote the novel "The Chess Players" and was a member of the Communist Party of India.

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967?

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. V.V. Giri

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher and politician, served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967.

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