Question 1

In which year was the Booker Prize first established to honor the best novel written in English?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who was the first Indian citizen living in India to win the Booker Prize?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

For which novel did Salman Rushdie win the Booker Prize in 1981?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

The 2008 Booker Prize was awarded to Aravind Adiga for his debut novel titled?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which novel by Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize in 2006?

Accepted Answer

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.

Booker Prize Winners — Set 1