Modern Literature — Set 6
Arts & Culture · आधुनिक साहित्य · Questions 51–60 of 60
Who wrote 'Wings of Fire', the inspiring autobiography of an Indian President?
Correct Answer: D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam co-authored this book to describe his journey from a modest background to leading India's missile program. He served as the 11th President of India and was known as the 'People's President'. The book has been translated into multiple languages.
The Bengali novel 'Devdas' was written by which of the following authors?
Correct Answer: D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Devdas' is a classic story of unrequited love and self-destruction. It has been adapted into numerous films in various Indian languages over the last century. He is celebrated for his sensitive portrayal of social and domestic life.
Who is the author of 'The Shadow Lines', which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989?
Correct Answer: A. Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh is one of the most prominent contemporary Indian writers in English. 'The Shadow Lines' explores themes of boundaries, memory, and the shared history of the Indian subcontinent. He was the first English-language writer to win the Jnanpith Award.
Which author wrote the 'Malgudi Days' collection of short stories?
Correct Answer: C. R.K. Narayan
R.K. Narayan's Malgudi Days portrays the everyday life and humor of people in a fictional town in South India. The stories were later adapted into a very popular television series. He is known for his simple, ironical, and deeply humanistic style.
The book 'I Too Had a Dream' is the autobiography of which 'White Revolution' pioneer?
Correct Answer: A. Verghese Kurien
Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the 'Milkman of India' for leading the world's largest dairy development program. The book details the growth of the Amul cooperative and India's journey to milk self-sufficiency. He received the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions.
Who wrote 'The Inheritance of Loss', winner of the 2006 Man Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: A. Kiran Desai
Kiran Desai, daughter of novelist Anita Desai, won the prize for her second novel. The book explores themes of migration, identity, and post-colonialism in the Himalayas and the US. She became one of the youngest women to win the Booker Prize.
The poem 'Jhansi Ki Rani', beginning with 'Khoob Lari Mardani...', was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was a famous Hindi poetess whose works often focused on nationalism and courage. This poem celebrating Rani Lakshmibai is one of the most recited patriotic poems in India. She was also an active participant in the freedom movement.
Who is the author of 'Interpreter of Maladies', which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2000?
Correct Answer: C. Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of short stories deals with the immigrant experience and cultural conflicts of Indians in the US. She is recognized for her meticulous prose and deep psychological insight. This work established her as a major voice in contemporary literature.
Who wrote 'Satyarth Prakash', an influential work on the philosophy of the Vedas?
Correct Answer: D. Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj and wrote this book to advocate for a return to Vedic principles. It critiqued existing social and religious practices and promoted monotheism and social reform. The book had a profound impact on modern Indian thought.
Who wrote the novel 'The God of Small Things'?
Correct Answer: A. Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy wrote 'The God of Small Things' in 1997. It won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1997, making her the first Indian to win this prestigious award. The novel is set in Kerala and explores caste, forbidden love, and family.