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The Role of Indian Literature in Promoting Cultural Exchange

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the role of Indian literature in promoting cultural exchange.
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Which Indian author's works have been translated into more than 100 languages, making him one of the most widely-read authors in the world?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is the only Indian author whose works have been translated into more than 100 languages.

Which Indian novel was adapted into a major Hollywood film in 2008?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. Midnight's Children

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. A Fine Balance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy was adapted into a major Hollywood film in 2008, starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.

Which Indian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Mulk Raj Anand

  4. Raja Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian author to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1930.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of Indian culture and society?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Mulk Raj Anand

  3. Raja Rao

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Raja Rao are all Indian authors whose works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of Indian culture and society.

Which Indian author's works have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's works have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

Which Indian author's works have been adapted into several major motion pictures, including "The Namesake" and "The Darjeeling Limited"?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's works have been adapted into several major motion pictures, including "The Namesake" and "The Darjeeling Limited".

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's works have been praised for their exploration of themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their innovative use of language and their exploration of the complexities of human relationships?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's works have been praised for their innovative use of language and their exploration of the complexities of human relationships.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the history and culture of India?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the history and culture of India.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of themes of love, loss, and the human condition?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Jhumpa Lahiri

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's works have been praised for their exploration of themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of women in India?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of women in India.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of the themes of poverty, inequality, and social justice?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's works have been praised for their exploration of the themes of poverty, inequality, and social justice.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and the voiceless?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Jhumpa Lahiri

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the lives of the marginalized and the voiceless.

Which Indian author's works have been praised for their exploration of the themes of spirituality and the search for meaning in life?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's works have been praised for their exploration of the themes of spirituality and the search for meaning in life.

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