Diverse Voices in Indian Literature

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Which of the following authors is known for his works in the genre of Dalit literature?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. Bama

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bama is a prominent Dalit writer from Tamil Nadu, known for her powerful portrayal of the experiences of marginalized communities.

Who is considered the father of modern Hindi literature?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Harivansh Rai Bachchan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premchand is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature for his realistic and poignant portrayal of Indian society.

Which Indian writer is known for her feminist and postcolonial writings?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Nayantara Sahgal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy is a renowned Indian writer known for her feminist and postcolonial perspectives in her works.

Who among the following is a prominent Assamese writer known for his contributions to modern Assamese literature?

  1. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

  2. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

  3. Jyotirmoyee Devi

  4. Mamoni Raisom Goswami


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature and is known for his contributions to poetry, drama, and prose.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of magical realism?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie is a renowned Indian writer known for his use of magical realism and his exploration of historical and cultural themes.

Who is considered the father of modern Telugu literature?

  1. Gurajada Apparao

  2. Kandukuri Veeresalingam

  3. Viswanatha Satyanarayana

  4. Sri Sri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kandukuri Veeresalingam is regarded as the father of modern Telugu literature for his contributions to social reform and his efforts to modernize Telugu literature.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of historical fiction?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh is a renowned Indian writer known for his historical fiction works that explore themes of colonialism, globalization, and cultural identity.

Who among the following is a prominent Kashmiri writer known for his contributions to Kashmiri literature?

  1. Ghulam Nabi Khayal

  2. Habba Khatoon

  3. Mahjoor

  4. Dina Nath Nadim


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Habba Khatoon is a legendary Kashmiri poet known for her contributions to Kashmiri literature and her poignant love poems.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of science fiction?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Samit Basu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samit Basu is a renowned Indian writer known for his works in the genre of science fiction and his exploration of themes of technology, identity, and the future.

Who among the following is a prominent Gujarati writer known for his contributions to Gujarati literature?

  1. K.M. Munshi

  2. Umashankar Joshi

  3. Pannalal Patel

  4. Zaverchand Meghani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Umashankar Joshi is a renowned Gujarati writer known for his contributions to poetry, drama, and prose, and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati literature.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of detective fiction?

  1. Agatha Christie

  2. Sherlock Holmes

  3. Satyajit Ray

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray is a renowned Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, known for his contributions to detective fiction, particularly his creation of the character Feluda.

Who among the following is a prominent Marathi writer known for his contributions to Marathi literature?

  1. Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar

  2. P.L. Deshpande

  3. B.S. Mardhekar

  4. V.S. Khandekar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar is a renowned Marathi writer known for his contributions to Marathi literature, particularly his novels and short stories that explore social and psychological themes.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of children's literature?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Sudha Murty

  3. Roald Dahl

  4. J.K. Rowling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian writer known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly his stories set in the Himalayan foothills.

Who among the following is a prominent Kannada writer known for his contributions to Kannada literature?

  1. Kuvempu

  2. D.R. Bendre

  3. Masti Venkatesha Iyengar

  4. Shivarama Karanth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuvempu is a renowned Kannada writer known for his contributions to poetry, drama, and prose, and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Kannada literature.

Which Indian writer is known for his works in the genre of travel writing?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Pico Iyer

  4. Bill Bryson


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pico Iyer is a renowned Indian-born British writer known for his works in the genre of travel writing, particularly his exploration of cultural and spiritual themes.

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