Modern Literature — Set 5
Arts & Culture · आधुनिक साहित्य · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The White Tiger', winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: D. Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga won the Booker Prize for his debut novel about class struggle in modern India. The book provides a darkly humorous perspective on the divide between 'Light' and 'Dark' India. It has since been adapted into a major motion picture.
Who is the author of 'Godaann', considered one of the greatest novels of Hindi literature?
Correct Answer: A. Munshi Premchand
Munshi Premchand is often called 'Upanyas Samrat' for his mastery of the novel form. 'Godaan' deals with the socio-economic challenges and religious exploitations faced by Indian peasants. His realistic writing style revolutionized North Indian literature.
Who won the first-ever Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, in 1965?
Correct Answer: D. G. Sankara Kurup
G. Sankara Kurup was a renowned Malayalam poet who won the award for his collection 'Odakkuzhal'. The Jnanpith Award recognizes outstanding contribution toward literature in any Indian language. It is presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith trust.
The internationally acclaimed novel 'Midnight's Children' was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie won the Booker Prize and the 'Booker of Bookers' for this work of magical realism. The story is an allegory for the history of modern India following its independence. It is celebrated for its inventive use of language and historical scope.
Which writer is famous for creating the fictional South Indian town of 'Malgudi'?
Correct Answer: A. R.K. Narayan
R.K. Narayan used Malgudi as the setting for most of his novels and short stories. His work is known for capturing the intricacies of ordinary life with humor and compassion. He was one of the first Indian writers in English to gain a global audience.
Who wrote 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997?
Correct Answer: A. Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy became the first Indian citizen to win the prestigious Booker Prize with this debut novel. Set in Kerala, the book explores themes of social discrimination and forbidden love. Roy is also a well-known political and environmental activist.
The historical novel 'Anandmath', which features the song 'Vande Mataram', was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance and Hindi-Bengali literature. 'Anandmath' is set during the Sannyasi Rebellion against British rule in the late 18th century. The song 'Vande Mataram' later became the National Song of India.
The book 'Train to Pakistan', describing the horrors of the 1947 partition, was authored by?
Correct Answer: B. Khushwant Singh
Khushwant Singh wrote this novel to depict the human tragedy of partition from the perspective of a small border village. It remains one of the most powerful accounts of the violence and displacement of that era. Singh was also a prominent journalist and member of Parliament.
Who is the author of 'Discovery of India', written during his imprisonment in the 1940s?
Correct Answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote this comprehensive analysis of Indian history and culture while in Ahmednagar Fort. He was the first Prime Minister of independent India and a prolific writer. The book was later adapted into a famous TV series by Shyam Benegal.
The famous play 'Tughlaq', depicting the life of the 14th-century Sultan of Delhi, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad was a legendary playwright and actor who wrote primarily in Kannada and translated his works into English. 'Tughlaq' uses history as an allegory for the political disillusionment of the 1960s. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Jnanpith Award.