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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...

  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...