Question 1

Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand deals with the life of an untouchable in Indian society?

Accepted Answer

'Untouchable' is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand, published in 1935. It is considered a pioneering work in Indian English literature that addresses the social issue of untouchability through the life of a day in the protagonist Bakha's life.

Question 2

Which book was written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru while he was imprisoned?

Accepted Answer

'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in Ahmednagar Fort (1944-1945). It is a historical and philosophical work exploring Indian civilization and culture.

Question 3

Who authored the book 'A Brief History of Time'?

Accepted Answer

'A Brief History of Time' was written by Stephen Hawking, published in 1988. It is a landmark popular science book explaining complex cosmological concepts to general readers.

Question 4

Who wrote the autobiography 'The Story of My Life'?

Accepted Answer

'The Story of My Life' is an autobiography written by Helen Keller, published in 1903. It chronicles her life as a deaf-blind person and her journey to education and self-discovery.

Question 5

Who is the author of the novel 'The Guide'?

Accepted Answer

The Guide is a famous Indian English novel written by R. K. Narayan, published in 1958. It won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960 and is considered one of Narayan's masterpieces, telling the story of a tour guide in South India.

Question 6

Who is the author of 'A Suitable Boy', one of the longest novels in English literature?

Accepted Answer

This is a notable contemporary Indian English novel published in 1993, known for its length and comprehensive portrayal of post-independence India.

Question 7

Who authored the autobiography 'I Am Malala'?

Accepted Answer

This is a widely recognized international autobiography published in 2013, co-written with journalist Christina Lamb, documenting the author's life and activism.

Question 8

Who is the author of the novel 'The God of Small Things'?

Accepted Answer

The God of Small Things is a landmark Indian English novel published in 1997. It won the Booker Prize in 1998 and remains one of the most celebrated works of Indian literature.

Question 9

Which book is written by Amitav Ghosh?

Accepted Answer

Amitav Ghosh is a renowned Indian author known for historical fiction and novels exploring themes of colonialism, migration, and identity across South and Southeast Asia.

Question 10

Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand deals with the life of an untouchable in pre-independence India?

Accepted Answer

Mulk Raj Anand is a pioneering Indian author known for social realism and depicting the lives of marginalized communities in colonial India.

Question 11

Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan' is set during which historical period in Indian history?

Accepted Answer

'Train to Pakistan' (1956) by Khushwant Singh is set during the Partition of India in 1947. The novel depicts the communal violence and displacement that occurred during the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, specifically focusing on events in a fictional Punjabi village called Mano Majra.

Question 12

Which of the following novels by Mulk Raj Anand won the Sahitya Akademi Award?

Accepted Answer

Mulk Raj Anand's 'Kanthapura' is often confused with his other works. His novel 'Untouchable' (1935) is his most famous, but 'The Village' (1939) won critical acclaim. However, 'Coolie' (1936) remains his seminal work on social realism. The Sahitya Akademi Award-winning work by Anand was 'The Old Woman and the Cow' (1960).

Question 13

Arundhati Roy's debut novel 'The God of Small Things' won which prestigious international literary award in 1997?

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' (1997) is one of the most awarded debut novels in Indian literature. The novel won the Booker Prize in 1997, making Roy the first Indian-born author to win this award.

Question 14

Jhumpa Lahiri's debut short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies' won which major American literary award in 2000?

Accepted Answer

'Interpreter of Maladies' (1999) by Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000. This collection of nine short stories explores the lives of Bengali immigrants and Indian-Americans, examining themes of identity, displacement, and relationships.

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