LITERARY SPHERE

Sahitya Akademi Award Winners – Indian Writing in English Sahitya Akademi Award Winners – Indian Writing in English 1960–1980 1960 – R. K. Narayan : The Guide – Iconic English-language novelist known for the Malgudi series. 1964 – Raja Rao : The Serpent and the Rope – Fused Indian philosophy with English fiction. 1965 – Verrier Elwin : The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin – Anthropologist and tribal rights advocate. 1967 – Bhabani Bhattacharya : Shadow From Ladakh – Addressed social themes post-independence. 1969 – Niharranjan Ray : An Artist in Life – Biography of Rabindranath Tagore. 1971 – Mulk Raj Anand : Morning Face – Caste and social issues chronicler. 1975 – Nirad C. Chaudhuri : Scholar Extraordinary – Noted essayist and intellectual. 1976 – Sarvepalli Gopal : Jawaharlal Nehru – Comprehensive biography of Nehru. 1977 – Chaman Nahal : Azadi – Focused on India’s Partition trauma. 1978 – Anita Desai ...

  Shashi Deshpande: 'The Intrusion' - Background, Author, and Detailed Summary Background to 'The Intrusion' 'The Intrusion' is a poignant short story by acclaimed Indian English writer Shashi Deshpande. While not set against a grand historical backdrop, the story's thematic concerns are deeply rooted in the societal expectations and patriarchal norms prevalent in India, particularly concerning women's roles, their sexuality, and their agency within marriage. The story subtly explores the psychological landscape of a woman grappling with a deeply disturbing experience, highlighting the societal silence and individual trauma surrounding marital rape, a subject that has historically been, and to a large extent continues to be, a taboo in many parts of Indian society. Deshpande’s work often delves into the inner lives of middle-class Indian women, dissecting their struggles, compromises, and quiet acts of rebellion against conventiona...

Indian English Literature MCQs for UGC NET June 2025 Indian English Literature MCQs for UGC NET June 2025 1. Which of the following novels by R.K. Narayan is set in the fictional town of Malgudi and features the character of a talkative barber? A. The Guide B. Swami and Friends C. The Man-Eater of Malgudi D. Talkative Man D. Talkative Man "Talkative Man" (1986) is indeed set in Malgudi and its protagonist is a garrulous journalist who often involves himself in the lives of others in the town. 2. Who among the following is considered a pioneer of Indian English poetry and is known for his collection "A Bird of Time"? A. Nissim Ezekiel B. Kamala Das C. Sarojini Naidu D. A.K. Ramanujan C. Sarojini Naidu Sa...

IMAGE SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA Bhartrhari: On Syntax and Meaning (from Vakyapadiya) Based on the excerpt in G. N. Devy (Ed.), Indian Literary Criticism: Theory and Interpretation (pp. 20-25). Introduction to Bhartrhari and His Ideas Bhartrhari, a prominent Indian philosopher of language from around the 5th century CE, presented a sophisticated and holistic understanding of how language functions, particularly concerning the relationship between sentence structure ( syntax ) and meaning. His seminal work, the Vakyapadiya , delves into the nature of language as an indivisible entity that manifests meaning through structured expression. The excerpt discussed here emphasizes his view that the sentence is the primary unit of meaning, and understanding arises from a holistic grasp rather than a mere aggregation of individual word meanings. The Primacy of the Sentence (Vakya) For Bhartrhari,...

  Indian English Literature - UGC NET MCQs 50 MCQs on Indian English Literature (Moderate to Hard) 1. Who is considered the pioneer of Indian English novel? A. R.K. Narayan B. Mulk Raj Anand C. Raja Rao D. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Answer: C. Raja Rao 2. The novel *Kanthapura* by Raja Rao is set in which Indian state? A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B. Karnataka 3. Which Indian English poet is known for the poem "Enterprise"? A. Nissim Ezekiel B. Dom Moraes C. Jayanta Mahapatra D. A.K. Ramanujan Answer: A. Nissim Ezekiel 4. Anita Desai’s *Clear Light of Day* is set in which city? A. Mumbai B. Delhi C. Kolkata D. Shimla Answer: B. Delhi 5. Who is the author of *The Shadow Lines*? A. Amitav Ghosh B. Salman Rushdie C. Arundhati Roy D. Vikram Seth Answer: A. Amitav Ghosh 6. *The Guide* by R.K. Narayan won which prestigious award? A. Booker Prize B. Sahitya Akademi Award C. Jnanpith Award D. Padma B...

25 MCQs on Dalit Literature Who is regarded as the pioneer of Dalit autobiography in Marathi literature? a) Namdeo Dhasal b) Daya Pawar c) Sharankumar Limbale d) Arjun Dangle Answer: b) Daya Pawar Explanation: His autobiography *Baluta* is considered a milestone in Dalit literature. Which of the following anthologies is a landmark in Dalit literature? a) Modern Indian Literature b) Poisoned Bread c) Dalit Panthers d) The Weave of My Life Answer: b) Poisoned Bread Explanation: Edited by Arjun Dangle, this anthology brought Dalit writings to wider recognition. Sharankumar Limbale's *Towards an Aesthetic of Dalit Literature* was originally written in: a) English b) Hindi c) Marathi d) Kannada Answer: c) Marathi Explanation: The original Marathi title was *Dalit Sahityach...