Indian Literature and Authors

Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladeshi author and feminist, wrote 'Lajja' (Shame) in 1993. The novel depicts the persecution of a Hindu family in Bangladesh after the demolition of Babri Masjid in India. The book was banned in Bangladesh and led to death threats against the author, forcing her into exile.

Sati Sahni authored 'The Kashmir Underground', a book on the Kashmir conflict. Salman Rushdie is famous for 'Midnight's Children' and 'The Satanic Verses'.

Hugh Tinker, a British historian, authored 'The Banyan Tree: Overseas Emigrants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh' about South Asian diaspora. Kushwant Singh and Salman Rushdie are Indian novelists.

Arundhati Roy is both a renowned author (Booker Prize winner for 'The God of Small Things') and a social activist. She is known for her literary works as well as her activism on environmental and social justice issues.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Gora' in 1910. This novel explores themes of nationalism, identity, and spirituality during the British colonial period in India.

Correct answer is (1).

Vikram Seth, one of India's most celebrated contemporary authors, wrote 'The Golden Gate' (1986), which is notable for being a novel written entirely in verse. The book is set in Silicon Valley and explores themes of love and relationships. The other authors listed - Vijay Dahia, R.N. Tagore, and Vijay Tendulkar - are not associated with this work.

Vijay Tendulkar, one of India's most influential playwrights, wrote 'Ghashiram Kotwal' (1972), a Marathi political satire that critiques power and corruption in 18th-century Pune. The play is considered a landmark of modern Indian theatre. Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketer, and the other options are not the correct playwright.

Thomas Hardy wrote 'Far from the Madding Crowd' (1874). 'Gitanjali' is by Rabindranath Tagore, 'Godan' is by Munshi Premchand, and 'Descent of Man' is by Charles Darwin. Hardy is known for his novels set in rural England.

Taslima Nasreen, a Bangladeshi writer, authored the novel 'Utal Hawa' (Gusty Wind). The book faced bans due to its controversial content perceived as expressing anti-Islamic sentiments. She is known for her critical writings on religion and women's rights, leading to multiple threats and exile.

'Step Across This Line' is a collection of essays and writings by Salman Rushdie, published in 2002. The book covers various topics including his experiences during the fatwa controversy. Rushdie is the acclaimed author of 'Midnight's Children' and other notable works.

Correct answer :- (2) Aurobindo Ghosh

'New Dimensions of India's Foreign Policy' is authored by A.B. Vajpayee, written during his tenure as External Affairs Minister in the late 1970s, outlining India's strategic vision.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam co-authored 'India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium' with Y.S. Rajan. The book outlines Kalam's vision for India's development. I.G. Patel was an economist, G. Ganeshan is not associated with this work, and Montek Singh Ahluwalia was a Planning Commission member.

V.S. Naipaul (though spelled 'Naipaul' in the option, not 'Naipal') wrote 'A House for Mr. Biswas' in 1961, a seminal novel about colonial Trinidad. Salman Rushdie is famous for different works like 'Midnight's Children', while the other two options are not well-known novelists.