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Literature and the Indian Independence Movement

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the role of literature in the Indian Independence Movement.
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Which Indian poet is known as the 'Poet of the Revolution'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Subramania Bharati

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Muhammad Iqbal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subramania Bharati was a Tamil poet, journalist, and social reformer who is considered one of the pioneers of the Indian independence movement. He is known for his patriotic poems and songs, which inspired many Indians to join the struggle for independence.

Which novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is considered to be the first modern Indian novel?

  1. Durgeshnandini

  2. Anandamath

  3. Kapalkundala

  4. Rajmohan's Wife


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anandamath is a Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1882. It is considered to be the first modern Indian novel and is known for its patriotic themes and its portrayal of the Sanyasi Rebellion of 1770-1780.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'Gora'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gora is a novel written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1910. It deals with the themes of nationalism, communalism, and social reform. The novel is considered to be one of Tagore's most important works.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'Godan'?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  4. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Godan is a novel written by Premchand in 1936. It is considered to be one of the greatest novels in Hindi literature. The novel deals with the themes of poverty, exploitation, and social injustice.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'Midnight's Children'?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Midnight's Children is a novel written by Salman Rushdie in 1981. It is a magical realism novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Booker Prize in 1981.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'?

  1. Kiran Desai

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inheritance of Loss is a novel written by Kiran Desai in 2006. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Booker Prize in 2006.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Great Indian Novel'?

  1. Shashi Tharoor

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Indian Novel is a novel written by Shashi Tharoor in 1989. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel is known for its satirical and humorous tone.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'A Fine Balance'?

  1. Rohinton Mistry

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Fine Balance is a novel written by Rohinton Mistry in 1995. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Booker Prize in 1995.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The God of Small Things'?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The God of Small Things is a novel written by Arundhati Roy in 1997. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Hungry Tide'?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hungry Tide is a novel written by Amitav Ghosh in 2004. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Crossword Book Award in 2005.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Shadow Lines'?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shadow Lines is a novel written by Amitav Ghosh in 1988. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'A Suitable Boy'?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Suitable Boy is a novel written by Vikram Seth in 1993. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel is known for its length and its detailed portrayal of Indian society.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Palace of Illusions'?

  1. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Palace of Illusions is a novel written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni in 2008. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel is a retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The White Tiger'?

  1. Aravind Adiga

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The White Tiger is a novel written by Aravind Adiga in 2008. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Lowland'?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Kiran Desai

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Rohinton Mistry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lowland is a novel written by Jhumpa Lahiri in 2013. It is a historical novel that deals with the themes of Indian independence, partition, and the Emergency. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2013.

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