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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

Who wrote 'Citadel'?

  1. Charles Dickens

  2. Salman Rushdi

  3. A. J. Cronin

  4. Sunil Gavaskar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'The Citadel' (1937) is a novel by A. J. Cronin, a Scottish physician who became a bestselling author. The novel exposed corruption in medical practice and advocated for ethical healthcare. It was influential in shaping the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the Book “Mother india”?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Katherine Mayo

  3. Mother Teresa

  4. Edward Abbey
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"Mother India" (1927) was written by American author Katherine Mayo. The book was highly critical of Indian society and Hindu culture, and was controversial for its negative portrayal of India. It's not to be confused with Jawarlal Nehru's "The Discovery of India" or works by Mother Teresa or Edward Abbey.

Multiple choice

Novel Riot has been written by

  1. Taslima Nasrin

  2. Amitav Ghosh

  3. Shashi Tharoor

  4. V.S. Naipaul

  5. None of these
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Explanation

'Riot' is a novel by Shashi Tharoor, published in 2001. The book explores the themes of communal violence and religious tensions in India, set against the backdrop of real events.

Multiple choice

Which of the following books written by Khushwant Singh was released in New Delhi in Feb. 2002 after a gap of six years?

  1. History of Sikhs

  2. A Train to Pakistan

  3. The Sikhs

  4. Truth, Love and A Little Malice

  5. Days of Innocence
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Explanation

Khushwant Singh released 'Truth, Love and A Little Malice' in February 2002 in New Delhi after a six-year gap from his previous major work. This book was an autobiographical account that showcased his characteristic wit and frank style. The release was significant in the Indian literary world of 2002.

Multiple choice

Who among the following writers has been awarded the 2001 Saraswati Samman for his/her novel Katha "Kaho Urvashi" (Tell the Tale Urvashi)?

  1. Kedarnath Singh

  2. Nirmal Verma

  3. Dalip Kaur Tiwana

  4. Manoj Das

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Manoj Das was awarded the 2001 Saraswati Samman for his Hindi novel 'Kaho Urvashi' (Tell the Tale Urvashi). This prestigious literary award recognized his contribution to Indian literature. The Saraswati Samman is given annually for outstanding prose or poetry works in Indian languages.

Multiple choice

'The Shadow of Kamakhya's is a book written by

  1. Arindam Chaudhary

  2. Indira Goswami

  3. Swarna Jayawwera

  4. S. P. Sondh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The acclaimed book 'The Shadow of Kamakhya' is a collection of short stories written by the prominent Assamese author Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami).