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Practice 49 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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literature is a frequently-tested topic on Hindi, General Knowledge, General Awareness. ExamTest.live currently lists 49 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 Literature Questions(1–49 of 49)

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Q1easymcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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Who wrote "The Scarlet Letter"?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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The novel 'The White Tiger' was written by:
Q3mediummcqCurrent AffairsSSC GD2026
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The 2017 Sahitya Academy award for Bengali was won by:
Q4mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who wrote the famous and controversial short story "Lihaaf" (The Quilt)?
Q5mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 for the novel/work "Ardhanarishwar"?
Q6mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who authored the famous poetry collection "Himtarangini"?
Q7mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who compiled the holy text "Bijak"?
Q8mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who wrote the famous collection of poems titled 'Gitanjali'?
Q9mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who received India's highest literary honour, the Jnanpith Award, in 1978 for the poetry collection titled "Kitni Navon Mein Kitni Bar"?
Q10mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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Who among the following authored the famous essay "Kutaj"?
Q11mediummcqBooks and AuthorsSSC CGL2026
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Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Complete Adventures of Feluda'?
Q12mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
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The Jnanpith Award is associated with which language(s)?
Q13mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Question Paper (09-Feb-2022) (Shift-1)2026
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Who among the following is the author of 'India grows at night'?
Q14mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who wrote the well-known novel "Aapka Bunty" (आपका बंटी)?
Q15mediummcqHindi LiteraturePractice Test2026
Who is the author of the literary criticism work 'कविता के नये प्रतिमान'?
Q16mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
The prestigious Saraswati Samman award is given annually by which organization?
Q17mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Identify the poet who wrote the acclaimed poetry collection “The Forest I Know”.
Q18mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who among the following wrote "Biari Satsai" (बिहारी सतसई)?
Q19mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Which of the following works has NOT been awarded the Jnanpith Award?
Q20mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who wrote the famous poem "Jhansi Ki Rani" (झांसी की रानी)?
Q21mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 for the book "Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi" (दीवार में एक खिड़की रहती थी)?
Q22mediummcqHindi LiteraturePractice Test2026
Jaishankar Prasad was a great playwright. He composed the play ______.
Q23mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who is the author of "Gita Govinda" (गीत गोविन्द)?
Q24mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Who wrote the famous book "Sau Ajaan Ek Sujaan" (सौ अजान एक सुजान)?
Q25mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Paper2026
“Prosody of Borderline” is a notable work of poetry. Who is the author of this book ?
Q26mediummcqGeneral StudiesPractice Test2026
"The Chapter Black", a narrative that deeply depicts the life after an acid attack, was authored by:
Q27mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeIndian Competitive Exams2026
The book “In my mother’s house” is written by _______
Q28mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
Aravind Adiga got the prestigious Man Booker Prize for which book?
Q29mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
‘The Mousetrap’ was a famous play written by:
Q30mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
Kalidasa was a famous poet in the court of ________.
Q31mediummcqHistorySSC CHSL Previous Year Paper2026
Who among the following was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji who wrote the famous poem 'Hasht Bihisht'?
Q32mediummcqArt and CultureIndian Polity & History Quiz2026
Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi'?
Q33mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
'Truth, Love and a Little Malice' is the autobiography of:
Q34mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
'A Fine Balance' is written by whom among the following writers?
Q35mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who was the first Indian woman to write an autobiography?
Q36mediummcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
Which author wrote the autobiography 'Baluta'?
Q37mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
‘Unladylike’ is a memoir by ________.
Q38mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
The book A suitable Boy was authored by _______________ in 1993.
Q39easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Previous Year Paper2026
'2 States' is a novel written by whom among the following authors?
Q40mediummcqAwards and HonoursGeneral Knowledge Studies2026
The 2017 Sahitya Academy award for Gujarati was won by:
Q41mediummcqHindi LiteraturePractice Test2026
By whom among the following authors was the novel "Giligadu" (गिलिगडु) written?
Q42mediummcqAwards and HonoursStaff Selection Commission2026
The 55th Jnanpith Award was won by a __________ poet.
Q43mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the novel 'A Burning'?
Q44mediummcqArt and CultureSSC CGL2026
Who among the following wrote the book 'Matoshree', which is based on the life of the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar?
Q45mediummcqGeneral AwarenessUP Police Constable2026
Sufi poet Amir Khusrau was born in ______ district of Uttar Pradesh.
Q46mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following wrote the book "Gita Rahasya"?
Q47mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
"Saket" is an epic poem composed by which of the following?
Q48mediummcqHindi LiteraturePractice Test2026
Who among the following was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2024 for the work "मैं जब तक आई बाहर"?
Q49mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeGeneral Knowledge
Which novel of Amitav Ghosh is called Esteremi Orienti in its Italian version?

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