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Q1easy

Which of the following authors is NOT considered part of the 'Trinity' of Indian English Literature?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding Indian English Literature: 1. The Progressive Writers' Movement primarily influenced only regional language literature and had no impact on Indian English writers. 2. 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy explores themes of social injustice, environmentalism, and caste. 3. Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' is known for its strict adherence to linear historical narrative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following pairs of author and their landmark work is correctly matched?

Q4hard

The concept of 'Third Space' in postcolonial theory, as manifested in Indian English Literature, primarily refers to:

Q5medium

Which of the following themes is NOT typically associated with the works of Mulk Raj Anand?