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Practice 34 Indian Literature questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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Indian Literature is a frequently-tested topic on General Awareness, General Knowledge, General Studies. ExamTest.live currently lists 34 Indian Literature questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

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All Indian Literature Questions(1–34 of 34)

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Q1mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Who among the following has written the novel 'Right Under Your Nose'?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Which of the following novels is written by the Indian author Kiran Desai?
Q3easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Which ancient Indian text is known for its detailed treatise on music, dance and drama, and is considered a foundational work for classical Indian arts?
Q4mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
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Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Peacock Garden'?
Q5mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Who is the author of the book ‘Argumentative Indian – writing on Indian History, Culture and Identity’?
Q6easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Which of the following books is NOT authored by Amitav Ghosh?
Q7mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Which of the following books has been authored by Sanjaya Baru?
Q8mediummcqArt and CultureSSC CGL2026
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Who is the author of "Chokher Bali"?
Q9mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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Who is the author of the book 'A Life Misspent'?
Q10mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Kathasaritsagara, a literary work, was originally composed in which of the following languages?
Q11mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Guide'?
Q12mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims 20152026
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The real name of Gulzar, the noted poet and lyricist, is
Q13mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam Prep Portal2026
Who is the recipient of the 57 th Jnanpith Award 2022?
Q14mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the novel 'Flood of Fire'?
Q15mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Who was known as the creator of modern Hindi literature?
Q16mediummcqCurrent AffairsCompetitive Exams2026
Who is the author of Flood of Fire?
Q17mediummcqGeneral LiteratureCompetitive Exam2026
'Chitragupta' was the pen name of which of the following writers?
Q18mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims 20212026
Who wrote the drama Neeldarpan?
Q19easymcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
The first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature was
Q20mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
Who is the author of "The Guest"?
Q21mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is NOT considered as Amir Khusro's creation?
Q22mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeUP Police Constable2026
Who authored the book, "An Era of Darkness"?
Q23mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Test2026
Who is the author of the famous seminal Indian Hindi novel 'Godan'?
Q24mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Test2026
Who is the author of the famous spiritual and philosophical work "Tantraloka"?
Q25mediummcqHistory & CultureCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following was the writer of Harshacharita?
Q26mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
‘Chitra, a Play in One Act’ was written by ______.
Q27mediummcqGeneral AwarenessPractice Paper2026
"It's All in the Planets", a novel exploring love, fate and relationships, is written by ________
Q28mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
Who is the author of the book ‘Red Oleanders’?
Q29mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Test2026
"Lei - A Wreath for Your Soul" is a literary work written by which of the following authors?
Q30mediummcqArt and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
‘Sevasadan’, ‘Karmabhoomi’ and ‘Gaban’ are some of the masterpieces of which Hindi writer?
Q31mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exams2026
'Sacred Games' is a novel written by which of the following writers?
Q32mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Guide’?
Q33mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Kathasaritsagara, a famous literary work, was originally composed in which of the following languages?
Q34hardmcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
How many Tirthas are mentioned in Kautilya's 'Arthashastra'?

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