Gender and Censorship in Indian Literature

Description: This quiz explores the complex relationship between gender and censorship in Indian literature. It examines how gender has been represented and regulated in Indian literary works, the impact of censorship on the expression of gender-related issues, and the ways in which writers have navigated these challenges.
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme explored in Indian literature that has faced censorship due to its portrayal of gender?

  1. Patriarchy and its impact on women's lives

  2. LGBTQ+ experiences and identities

  3. The role of women in society and the family

  4. The history of Indian independence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the other themes have been subject to censorship in Indian literature, the history of Indian independence is generally not considered a controversial topic in terms of gender representation.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 1930s due to its portrayal of female sexuality?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Raja Rao

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Kamala Das


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kamala Das's work, particularly her poem 'The Introduction,' was banned in the 1930s for its explicit portrayal of female sexuality, which was considered taboo at the time.

In which decade did the Indian government establish the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to regulate the content of films, including their portrayal of gender?

  1. 1940s

  2. 1950s

  3. 1960s

  4. 1970s


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was established in the 1950s to regulate the content of films, including their portrayal of gender, and to ensure that they adhere to certain moral and cultural standards.

Which Indian novel, published in 1964, was banned due to its portrayal of a lesbian relationship?

  1. A Suitable Boy

  2. Midnight's Children

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Fire


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deepa Mehta's 1996 film 'Fire,' based on Anita Desai's novel of the same name, was banned in India due to its portrayal of a lesbian relationship, which was considered controversial at the time.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 1980s due to its portrayal of caste and gender discrimination?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Mahasweta Devi

  3. Ismat Chugtai

  4. Qurratulain Hyder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's work, particularly her novel 'Imaginary Maps,' was banned in the 1980s due to its portrayal of caste and gender discrimination, which was considered sensitive and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 1990s due to its portrayal of religious extremism and its impact on women?

  1. Salman Rushdie

  2. Taslima Nasreen

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taslima Nasreen's work, particularly her novel 'Lajja' ('Shame'), was banned in the 1990s due to its portrayal of religious extremism and its impact on women, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2000s due to its portrayal of the Indian army and its treatment of women?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Perumal Murugan

  3. Shobhaa De

  4. Vikram Chandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Perumal Murugan's novel 'Madhorubagan' ('One Part Woman') was banned in the 2000s due to its portrayal of the Indian army and its treatment of women, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2010s due to its portrayal of the caste system and its impact on women?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Meena Kandasamy

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meena Kandasamy's work, particularly her novel 'The Gypsy Goddess,' was banned in the 2010s due to its portrayal of the caste system and its impact on women, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2020s due to its portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Akwaeke Emezi

  3. Shruti Swamy

  4. Anuradha Roy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Akwaeke Emezi's work, particularly their novel 'Freshwater,' was banned in the 2020s due to its portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2030s due to its portrayal of the impact of climate change on women?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vandana Singh

  3. Anjali Joseph

  4. Kiran Desai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vandana Singh's work, particularly her novel 'The Woman Who Thought She Was a Planet,' was banned in the 2030s due to its portrayal of the impact of climate change on women, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2040s due to its portrayal of the intersection of caste, gender, and sexuality?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Sharanya Manivannan

  3. Janice Pariat

  4. Aatish Taseer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sharanya Manivannan's work, particularly her novel 'The High Priestess of Kaal Bhairav,' was banned in the 2040s due to its portrayal of the intersection of caste, gender, and sexuality, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2050s due to its portrayal of the impact of technology on gender roles?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Rujuta Diwekar

  3. Anuradha Roy

  4. Manu Joseph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rujuta Diwekar's work, particularly her novel 'The Body Myth,' was banned in the 2050s due to its portrayal of the impact of technology on gender roles, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2060s due to its portrayal of the rise of religious fundamentalism and its impact on women?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Aatish Taseer

  3. Janice Pariat

  4. Manu Joseph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aatish Taseer's work, particularly his novel 'The Temple-Goers,' was banned in the 2060s due to its portrayal of the rise of religious fundamentalism and its impact on women, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

Which Indian writer's work was banned in the 2070s due to its portrayal of the impact of globalization on gender equality?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Anuradha Roy

  3. Janice Pariat

  4. Manu Joseph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anuradha Roy's work, particularly her novel 'The Folded Earth,' was banned in the 2070s due to its portrayal of the impact of globalization on gender equality, which was considered controversial and potentially inflammatory.

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