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Indian Literature and Authors

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Indian Literature and Authors is a crucial topic for competitive exams, focusing on famous writers, notable books, and literary awards. Questions cover various regional, postcolonial, and historical texts. This collection helps test takers prepare effectively for general awareness sections.

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Indian Literature and Authors Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Children's Literature series by R.K. Narayan that follows the adventures of a young boy named Swami?

  1. Swami and Friends

  2. The Room on the Roof

  3. The Guide

  4. The English Teacher
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A Correct answer
Explanation

R.K. Narayan's 'Swami and Friends' series chronicles the adventures and misadventures of a young boy named Swami as he navigates the challenges and joys of growing up in a small Indian town.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent theme explored in the works of Children's Literature author Anita Desai?

  1. Historical Fiction

  2. Environmental Conservation

  3. Social Realism

  4. Fantasy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Anita Desai's Children's Literature works often delve into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of family, friendship, and the challenges faced by individuals in society.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ruskin Bond

  3. Anita Desai

  4. Ravindra Singh

  5. Sudha Murty
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ravindra Singh is an Indian author who won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018 for his contribution to children's literature.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2014?

  1. The Hungry Caterpillar

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. The Cat in the Hat

  4. The Diary of a Young Girl

  5. The Little Prince
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth

  5. Jhumpa Lahiri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arundhati Roy was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2019 for her novel The Ministry of Utmost Happiness.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2020?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The Hungry Tide

  5. The Shadow Lines
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author won the JCB Prize for Literature in 2021?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth

  5. Jhumpa Lahiri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Amitav Ghosh won the JCB Prize for Literature in 2021 for his novel Gun Island.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book was longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2022?

  1. The Palace of Illusions

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. The Shadow Lines

  4. The White Tiger

  5. The God of Small Things
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Explanation

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni was longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023 for her contribution to children's literature?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Sudha Murty

  4. Satyajit Ray

  5. Ravindra Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ruskin Bond was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023 for his contribution to children's literature.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book was selected for the IBBY Honour List in 2022?

  1. The Elephant's Child

  2. The Jungle Book

  3. The Cat in the Hat

  4. The Diary of a Young Girl

  5. The Little Prince
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Elephant's Child by Rudyard Kipling was selected for the IBBY Honour List in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author was invited to the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2023 as a guest of honor?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Sudha Murty

  4. Satyajit Ray

  5. Ravindra Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ruskin Bond was invited to the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2023 as a guest of honor.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book was translated into more than 30 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The Hungry Tide

  5. The Shadow Lines
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga was translated into more than 30 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author's book was adapted into a major Hollywood film in 2018?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Vikram Seth

  5. Jhumpa Lahiri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arundhati Roy's book The Ministry of Utmost Happiness was adapted into a major Hollywood film in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Indian book was selected for the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day in 2021?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. The God of Small Things

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The Hungry Tide

  5. The Shadow Lines
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga was selected for the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which Indian author was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022 for her contribution to children's literature?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Sudha Murty

  4. Satyajit Ray

  5. Ravindra Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ruskin Bond was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022 for his contribution to children's literature.