Literary Gems: Exploring Translated Indian Literature
Embark on a literary journey through translated Indian literature, exploring diverse perspectives and voices from across the subcontinent.
Questions
Which renowned Indian author's novel, originally written in Bengali, was translated into English as "The Hungry Tide"?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Amitav Ghosh
- Arundhati Roy
- Vikram Seth
In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what is the name of the river that plays a significant role in the story?
- Ganges
- Yamuna
- Narmada
- Meenachil
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Malayalam, was translated into English as "The Great Indian Novel"?
- Mulk Raj Anand
- R.K. Narayan
- Raja Rao
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
In the novel "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie, what is the significance of the midnight hour on August 15, 1947?
- The birth of independent India
- The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
- The partition of India and Pakistan
- The declaration of martial law
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Tamil, was translated into English as "The Glass Palace"?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Vikram Chandra
- Anita Desai
- Raja Rao
In the novel "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry, what is the name of the Parsi family that faces numerous challenges during the Emergency in India?
- The Mistrys
- The Sethnas
- The Dubashes
- The Tatas
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Kannada, was translated into English as "The Fireflies"?
- U.R. Ananthamurthy
- Girish Karnad
- K.V. Puttappa
- S.L. Bhyrappa
In the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what is the name of the Indian village where the protagonist, Sai, grows up?
- Garmukteshwar
- Rampur
- Darjeeling
- Shimla
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Hindi, was translated into English as "The White Tiger"?
- Aravind Adiga
- Vikram Seth
- Chetan Bhagat
- Anita Desai
In the novel "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri, what is the name of the Indian-American protagonist who struggles with cultural identity?
- Mr. Kapasi
- Mrs. Das
- Shoba
- Ashoke
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Telugu, was translated into English as "The Hungry Tide"?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Amitav Ghosh
- Arundhati Roy
- Vikram Seth
In the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what is the name of the river that plays a significant role in the story?
- Ganges
- Yamuna
- Narmada
- Meenachil
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Malayalam, was translated into English as "The Great Indian Novel"?
- Mulk Raj Anand
- R.K. Narayan
- Raja Rao
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
In the novel "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie, what is the significance of the midnight hour on August 15, 1947?
- The birth of independent India
- The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
- The partition of India and Pakistan
- The declaration of martial law
Which Indian author's novel, originally written in Tamil, was translated into English as "The Glass Palace"?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Vikram Chandra
- Anita Desai
- Raja Rao