General Awareness ยท English Language

Indian Literature and Authors

9,907 Questions

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.

Famous Indian authorsNotable Indian novelsPostcolonial literatureLiterary award winnersRegional Indian literature

Indian Literature and Authors Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary scholar has been instrumental in developing digital tools and resources for the study of Indian literature?

  1. K. Satchidanandan

  2. Makarand Paranjape

  3. GJV Prasad

  4. Alok Rai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Makarand Paranjape is a renowned Indian literary scholar and critic who has been instrumental in developing digital tools and resources for the study of Indian literature. He is the founder and director of the Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Hyderabad, which focuses on creating digital resources and tools for literary research and analysis.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian literary scholars has written about the impact of digital media on the reading habits and preferences of Indian readers?

  1. Amit Chaudhuri

  2. Upamanyu Chatterjee

  3. Jerry Pinto

  4. Anjum Hasan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jerry Pinto has explored the impact of digital media on the reading habits and preferences of Indian readers. He has examined how digital technologies are changing the way people discover, consume, and engage with literature.

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary scholar has been actively involved in promoting digital literacy and access to digital resources for marginalized communities in India?

  1. Namita Gokhale

  2. Ashok Vajpeyi

  3. Manjul Bajaj

  4. Ranjit Hoskote
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Namita Gokhale has been actively involved in promoting digital literacy and access to digital resources for marginalized communities in India. Through her work with the Jaipur Literature Festival and other initiatives, she has aimed to bridge the digital divide and make Indian literature more accessible to diverse audiences.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian literary scholars has written about the potential of digital media to revitalize traditional forms of storytelling and oral literature?

  1. Keki N. Daruwalla

  2. Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

  3. Jeet Thayil

  4. Eunice de Souza
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Arvind Krishna Mehrotra has explored the potential of digital media to revitalize traditional forms of storytelling and oral literature. He has examined how digital technologies can be used to preserve and share traditional stories and narratives, and to create new forms of digital storytelling.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian literary scholars has written about the challenges and opportunities of digital media for literary criticism and scholarship?

  1. Amit Chaudhuri

  2. Upamanyu Chatterjee

  3. Jerry Pinto

  4. Anjum Hasan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Chaudhuri has explored the challenges and opportunities of digital media for literary criticism and scholarship. He has examined how digital technologies are changing the way literary critics approach and analyze literary texts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian literary scholar has been actively involved in using digital media to engage with contemporary social and political issues through literature?

  1. Manjul Bajaj

  2. Ashok Vajpeyi

  3. Namita Gokhale

  4. Ranjit Hoskote
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Manjul Bajaj has been actively involved in using digital media to engage with contemporary social and political issues through literature. Through her work with the Literature Live! festival and other initiatives, she has provided a platform for writers and thinkers to address pressing issues and foster dialogue on important social and political matters.

Multiple choice

Who authored the autobiography 'Wings of Fire', which chronicles the life of former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Arun Tiwari

  3. Sivathanu Pillai

  4. Y.S. Rajan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Wings of Fire', A.P.J. Abdul Kalam shares his journey from a humble background to becoming the President of India, inspiring generations with his vision and determination.

Multiple choice

Who authored the biography 'JRD Tata: A Life', which explores the life and achievements of the founder of the Tata Group?

  1. Ratan Tata

  2. Nusli Wadia

  3. J.R.D. Tata

  4. Sumant Moolgaokar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ratan Tata's biography, 'JRD Tata: A Life', pays tribute to the visionary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit of J.R.D. Tata, the founder of the Tata Group.

Multiple choice

Who authored the biography 'The Argumentative Indian', which explores the intellectual and cultural history of India?

  1. Amartya Sen

  2. Pankaj Mishra

  3. Ramachandra Guha

  4. Nandan Nilekani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amartya Sen's book, 'The Argumentative Indian', delves into the intellectual and cultural traditions of India, examining the role of reason, debate, and dissent in shaping Indian society.

Multiple choice

Who authored the biography 'The White Tiger', which tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor Indian villager who becomes a successful entrepreneur?

  1. Aravind Adiga

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Salman Rushdie

  4. Amitav Ghosh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aravind Adiga's novel, 'The White Tiger', explores the themes of poverty, class inequality, and corruption in modern India through the eyes of Balram Halwai, a poor villager who rises to become a successful entrepreneur.

Multiple choice

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1957 film 'Mother India'?

  1. Munshi Premchand's 'Godan'

  2. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali'

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Devdas'

  4. Krishan Chander's 'Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The art direction of 'Mother India' was heavily influenced by Munshi Premchand's novel 'Godan', which depicts the struggles of rural Indian farmers.

Multiple choice

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1975 film 'Sholay'?

  1. Vyasa's 'Mahabharata'

  2. Valmiki's 'Ramayana'

  3. Premchand's 'Godan'

  4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anandamath'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The art direction of 'Sholay' was inspired by Vyasa's 'Mahabharata', particularly the scenes depicting the Kurukshetra War.

Multiple choice

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 1993 film 'Rudaali'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali'

  2. Premchand's 'Godan'

  3. Krishan Chander's 'Ek Gadhe Ki Sarguzasht'

  4. Vijaydan Detha's 'Rudaali'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The art direction of 'Rudaali' was heavily influenced by Vijaydan Detha's novel 'Rudaali', which depicts the life of a professional mourner.

Multiple choice

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 2007 film 'Chak De India'?

  1. Bhagat Singh's 'Why I Am an Atheist'

  2. Shashi Tharoor's 'The Great Indian Novel'

  3. Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan'

  4. Shivani's 'Chak De India'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The art direction of 'Chak De India' was heavily influenced by Shivani's novel 'Chak De India', which depicts the journey of a women's hockey team.

Multiple choice

Which literary work inspired the art direction of the 2015 film 'Bajirao Mastani'?

  1. N.S. Inamdar's 'Rau',

  2. Shivaji Sawant's 'Bajirao Mastani'

  3. Vishwas Patil's 'Bajirao Peshwa'

  4. Ranjit Desai's 'Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane'
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The art direction of 'Bajirao Mastani' was heavily influenced by Shivaji Sawant's novel 'Bajirao Mastani', which depicts the love story of Bajirao I and Mastani.