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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

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Great Indian Novel'?

  1. Shashi Tharoor

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Shashi Tharoor is known for his novel 'The Great Indian Novel'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Illicit Happiness of Other People'?

  1. Manu Joseph

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Manu Joseph is known for his novel 'The Illicit Happiness of Other People'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Lowland'?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her novel 'The Lowland'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Namesake'?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her novel 'The Namesake'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Shadow Lines'?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Amitav Ghosh is known for his novel 'The Shadow Lines'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel 'The Hungry Tide'?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Munshi Premchand
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Amitav Ghosh is known for his novel 'The Hungry Tide'.

Multiple choice

Who is known for his contributions to Gujarati theater and his work in promoting experimental and contemporary theater?

  1. Alyque Padamsee

  2. Satyadev Dubey

  3. Badal Sarkar

  4. Girish Karnad
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Alyque Padamsee is known for his contributions to Gujarati theater and his work in promoting experimental and contemporary theater, particularly through his work with the Theatre Group.

Multiple choice

Which theater director is known for his work in promoting theater in rural and marginalized communities?

  1. Satyadev Dubey

  2. Badal Sarkar

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Habib Tanvir
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Satyadev Dubey is known for his work in promoting theater in rural and marginalized communities, particularly through his work with the Jan Natya Manch.

Multiple choice

Which theater director is known for his work in promoting theater in rural and marginalized communities?

  1. Satyadev Dubey

  2. Badal Sarkar

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Habib Tanvir
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Satyadev Dubey is known for his work in promoting theater in rural and marginalized communities, particularly through his work with the Jan Natya Manch.

Multiple choice

The DSC Jaipur Literature Festival is known for its diverse lineup of authors and its focus on promoting cross-cultural dialogue. Which international author was a featured speaker at the 2019 edition of the festival?

  1. Margaret Atwood

  2. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  3. Hanya Yanagihara

  4. All of the above
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The 2019 edition of the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival featured renowned international authors such as Margaret Atwood, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Hanya Yanagihara, among others.

Multiple choice

The Chennai Book Fair, held in the city of Chennai, is known for its wide range of books and its focus on promoting Tamil literature. Which Tamil author was a featured speaker at the 2022 edition of the fair?

  1. Jayakanthan

  2. Sujatha Rangarajan

  3. Ashokamitran

  4. All of the above
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The 2022 edition of the Chennai Book Fair featured renowned Tamil authors such as Jayakanthan, Sujatha Rangarajan, and Ashokamitran, among others.

Multiple choice

The Hyderabad Literary Festival, held in the city of Hyderabad, is known for its focus on promoting Telugu literature and its vibrant cultural atmosphere. Which Telugu author was a featured speaker at the 2023 edition of the festival?

  1. Yandamoori Veerendranath

  2. Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastry

  3. Madhurantakam Narasimhacharyulu

  4. All of the above
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The 2023 edition of the Hyderabad Literary Festival featured renowned Telugu authors such as Yandamoori Veerendranath, Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastry, and Madhurantakam Narasimhacharyulu, among others.

Multiple choice

The Goa Arts and Literature Festival, held in the state of Goa, is known for its focus on promoting Konkani literature and its unique blend of art and literature. Which Konkani author was a featured speaker at the 2024 edition of the festival?

  1. Damodar Mauzo

  2. R.V. Pandit

  3. Laxmanrao Sardessai

  4. All of the above
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The 2024 edition of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival featured renowned Konkani authors such as Damodar Mauzo, R.V. Pandit, and Laxmanrao Sardessai, among others.

Multiple choice

The Valley of Words Literature and Arts Festival, held in the state of Uttarakhand, is known for its focus on promoting Hindi literature and its stunning natural setting. Which Hindi author was a featured speaker at the 2025 edition of the festival?

  1. Munshi Premchand

  2. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  3. Amrita Pritam

  4. All of the above
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The 2025 edition of the Valley of Words Literature and Arts Festival featured renowned Hindi authors such as Munshi Premchand, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and Amrita Pritam, among others.

Multiple choice

The North-East Festival, held in the state of Meghalaya, is known for its focus on promoting the literature and culture of the North-Eastern states of India. Which author from the North-East was a featured speaker at the 2026 edition of the festival?

  1. Mamang Dai

  2. Temsula Ao

  3. Anjum Hasan

  4. All of the above
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The 2026 edition of the North-East Festival featured renowned authors from the North-East such as Mamang Dai, Temsula Ao, and Anjum Hasan, among others.