Booker Prize Winners — Set 1
Books & Authors · बुकर पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 1–10 of 60
In which year was the Booker Prize first established to honor the best novel written in English?
Correct Answer: C. 1969
The Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969 to P.H. Newby. It was originally sponsored by the company Booker, McConnell & Co. The prize is now considered one of the world's most prestigious literary awards.
Who was the first Indian citizen living in India to win the Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: D. Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy won the award in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'. She was the first Indian woman to win this prestigious prize. The book explores how small things affect people's lives and destinies.
For which novel did Salman Rushdie win the Booker Prize in 1981?
Correct Answer: C. Midnight's Children
Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' deals with India's transition from British colonialism to independence. This novel also won the 'Booker of Bookers' prize in 1993. It follows the life of children born at the exact moment of India's independence.
The 2008 Booker Prize was awarded to Aravind Adiga for his debut novel titled?
Correct Answer: C. The White Tiger
Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger' provides a dark and humorous perspective on the Indian class struggle. It is written as a series of letters from an Indian entrepreneur to the Chinese Premier. Adiga was the fourth Indian-born author to win the prize.
Which novel by Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize in 2006?
Correct Answer: D. The Inheritance of Loss
Kiran Desai won the prize for 'The Inheritance of Loss' which explores themes of colonialism and globalization. She became the youngest woman to win the prize at that time. Her mother, Anita Desai, had also been shortlisted for the award multiple times.
Who is the author of 'The English Patient', which won the Booker Prize in 1992?
Correct Answer: C. Michael Ondaatje
Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian poet and novelist. The book was later adapted into a critically acclaimed Academy Award-winning film. It also won the Golden Man Booker Prize in 2018.
Which novel by V.S. Naipaul secured him the Booker Prize in 1971?
Correct Answer: D. In a Free State
V.S. Naipaul was the first person of Indian origin to win the Booker Prize. 'In a Free State' is a collection of short stories linked by a common theme. Naipaul also received the Nobel Prize in Literature later in his career.
Which of these authors has won the Booker Prize twice?
Correct Answer: C. Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood won the prize in 2000 for 'The Blind Assassin' and in 2019 for 'The Testaments'. She shared the 2019 prize with Bernardine Evaristo. Dual winners are rare in the history of the Booker Prize.
Yann Martel won the Booker Prize in 2002 for which adventure novel?
Correct Answer: B. Life of Pi
Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi' tells the story of a boy stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger. It has been translated into over 50 languages worldwide. The book was later adapted into a highly successful feature film.
Who won the first-ever Booker Prize in 1969?
Correct Answer: D. P.H. Newby
P.H. Newby won the inaugural prize for his novel 'Something to Answer For'. The prize was initially established to promote modern English literature. Newby was an English novelist and broadcasting administrator.