Question 1

Velan's __________declared that Raju was on fast to bring down the rain.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "C) Idiot brother" because the phrase "Velan's __________declared that Raju was on fast to bring down the rain" suggests a specific character or role that would be memorable or distinctive in a narrative. "Idiot brother" fits this criterion by adding a unique and descriptive element to the story, making it more likely to be the correct choice.

Question 2

The book ' Cutural History of India ' was written by__________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Mulk Raj Anand's novels are characterized with__________.

Accepted Answer

Mulk Raj Anand's novels are known for their realistic portrayal of the lives of the lower castes and the poor in India, focusing on their struggles and societal injustices.

Question 4

Salman Rushdie's first novel name is__________.

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie's first novel is "Grimus," which was published in 1975.

Question 5

In__________ novel R.K.Narayan focus on family planning.

Accepted Answer

R.K. Narayan's novel "The Painter of Signs" focuses on the theme of family planning through the character of Daisy, who is dedicated to promoting birth control in the fictional town of Malgudi.

Question 6

Rosie was married to a __________.

Accepted Answer

Rosie was married to Marco in the story "The Guide" by R.K. Narayan.

Question 7

Rudyard Kipling is __________  writer.

Accepted Answer

Rudyard Kipling is considered an Anglo-Indian writer because he was born in India to British parents and his work often reflects his experiences and knowledge of the British Raj in India.

Question 8

Who wrote the autobiographical work ' Prison and Chocolate Cack ' ?

Accepted Answer

Nayantara Sahgal wrote the autobiographical work 'Prison and Chocolate Cake', which reflects on her experiences and family background during the Indian independence movement.

Question 9

Vikram Seth was bron in __________.

Accepted Answer

Vikram Seth was born on June 20, 1952.

Question 10

" I see India through my mother's eyes, as an outsider, but my feelings for India are my Father's, of someone bron here. " who wrote this line ?

Accepted Answer

Anita Desai, an acclaimed Indian novelist, wrote this line, reflecting her mixed heritage and complex relationship with India.

Question 11

R.K.Narayan received the 'Sahitya Akademi' Award for his novel__________.

Accepted Answer

R.K. Narayan received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel "The Guide" in 1960.

Question 12

Which novel is divided into four parts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which novel is divided into four parts.
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Question 13

In Indian English Literature, the first book 'Travels of Dean Mahomat' was written by__________.

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Din Muhammad is credited with writing the first book in Indian English Literature, titled "Travels of Dean Mahomat."

Question 14

Munoo was first appointed as a servant boy in the house of __________.

Accepted Answer

Munoo, the protagonist of the novel "Coolie" by Mulk Raj Anand, was first appointed as a servant boy in the house of Nathooram.

Question 15

Mulk Raj Anand is the author of __________.

Accepted Answer

Mulk Raj Anand authored both "Coolie" and "Two Leaves and a Bud," making both A and B correct.

Question 16

Salman Rushdie's full name__________.

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie's full name is Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie.

Question 17

Salman Rushdie's novel ' The Satanic Verses ' was published in __________.

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' was published in 1988.

Question 18

Marco was a __________.

Accepted Answer

Marco Polo was not an anthropologist in the modern sense of the profession, which involves the study of human societies, cultures, and their development. However, his extensive travels and detailed accounts of the cultures, peoples, and places he visited can be seen as a form of early cultural anthropology.

Question 19

At the railway station , Raju's nickname was __________.

Accepted Answer

Raju's nickname at the railway station was "Railway Raju," as it reflects his association with the railway station environment.

Question 20

Untochable' is a creation of __________.

Accepted Answer

"Untouchable" is a novel written by Mulk Raj Anand, published in 1935. It addresses the issue of caste discrimination in India, focusing on the life of a Dalit boy.

Quiz 2: Literary Trivia in Indian English Literature