Censorship and Suppression of Literature

Artistic merit is not typically a reason for censoring or suppressing literature, as it is generally considered to be a subjective matter.

The first known instance of book burning in India occurred in 1932, when the British colonial government banned and burned copies of Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable".

Rabindranath Tagore was not banned in India during the 20th century. In fact, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

During the Emergency, the Indian government imposed strict censorship on all forms of media, including newspapers, magazines, and books.

Book review is not a method of censorship or suppression of literature, as it is a form of literary criticism.

The Indian government established the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 1952 to regulate the exhibition of films in the country.

Encouraging artistic expression is not a common argument in favor of censorship or suppression of literature, as censorship typically restricts artistic expression.

The Indian government banned Salman Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses" in 1988, following protests by Muslim groups who claimed that the novel was blasphemous.

Increased sales of the censored work is not a common consequence of censorship or suppression of literature, as censorship typically restricts access to the work.

The Indian government banned Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" in 1998, following protests by Hindu groups who claimed that the novel was blasphemous.

Literary realism is not a common form of literary dissent in response to censorship or suppression, as it is a literary movement that seeks to depict life as it is.

The Indian government banned Taslima Nasreen's novel "Lajja" in 1994, following protests by Muslim groups who claimed that the novel was blasphemous.

Protecting national security is not a common argument against censorship or suppression of literature, as censorship is often used to protect national security.

The Indian government banned Wendy Doniger's book "The Hindus: An Alternative History" in 2011, following protests by Hindu groups who claimed that the book was offensive and inaccurate.

Promoting social cohesion is not a common impact of censorship or suppression of literature, as censorship typically divides society rather than uniting it.