Indian English Authors — Set 1
Books & Authors · भारतीय अंग्रेजी लेखक · Questions 1–10 of 60
The novel 'A Suitable Boy', which is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume, was written by?
Correct Answer: B. Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth published this massive narrative in 1993, set in post-independence India. It follows the story of four families over a period of 18 months. He is also a celebrated poet and writer of 'The Golden Gate'.
Which Indian author wrote the novel 'The White Tiger', which won the 40th Man Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: C. Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga won the prestigious prize in 2008 for his debut novel. The book provides a dark and humorous perspective on India's class struggle. It has since been adapted into a successful feature film.
Who is the author of the best-selling book 'The God of Small Things'?
Correct Answer: D. Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for this debut novel set in Kerala. The book explores how small things in life shape the destinies of people. She is also a noted political activist and non-fiction writer.
The book 'Midnight's Children', which uses magical realism to tell the story of India's independence, was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie won the Booker Prize in 1981 and the 'Booker of Bookers' later. The protagonist is born at the exact moment of India's independence. This work is considered a milestone in post-colonial literature.
Which author is known for the historical fiction 'The Last Mughal' and 'City of Djinns'?
Correct Answer: B. William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple is an acclaimed historian and travel writer living in India. His books focus on the history of the Mughal Empire and colonial India. He is also a co-founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
Who authored the book 'The Discovery of India' while imprisoned during the freedom struggle?
Correct Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote this book at Ahmednagar Fort between 1942 and 1945. It provides a broad survey of Indian history, culture, and philosophy. It remains one of the most widely read books on Indian heritage.
The novel 'Sea of Poppies', which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, was written by?
Correct Answer: B. Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh wrote this as the first volume of the Ibis Trilogy. It is set in the 1830s during the lead-up to the First Opium War. The narrative connects characters from different social backgrounds on a voyage.
Who wrote the famous collection of poems titled 'Gitanjali', which earned India its first Nobel Prize?
Correct Answer: C. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for this work. 'Gitanjali' is a collection of spiritual and philosophical songs. He was the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in any field.
Which author wrote the popular mythology-based series 'The Shiva Trilogy'?
Correct Answer: B. Amish Tripathi
Amish Tripathi's first book 'The Immortals of Meluha' became a massive commercial success. The series reimagines Lord Shiva as a human hero who becomes a legend. He is often credited with starting a new wave of mythological fiction in India.
The book 'Interpreter of Maladies', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri published this collection of short stories in 1999. The stories focus on the lives of Indians and Indian-Americans caught between two cultures. She is also famous for her novel 'The Namesake'.