50 MCQs on Raja Rao with Answers for UGC NET

50 MCQs on Raja Rao with Answers for UGC NET 

1. When was Raja Rao born?

   a) 1902

   b) 1908

   c) 1910

   d) 1915

50 MCQs on Raja Rao with Answers for UGC NET

2. Which Indian state was Raja Rao born in?

   a) Karnataka

   b) Maharashtra

   c) Tamil Nadu

   d) Andhra Pradesh

 

3. Raja Rao was the first Indian writer to write in which language?

   a) English

   b) Hindi

   c) Kannada

   d) Bengali

 

4. Which of the following is NOT a novel written by Raja Rao?

   a) "Kanthapura"

   b) "The Serpent and the Rope"

   c) "The Guide"

   d) "The Chessmaster and His Moves"

 

5. "Kanthapura," one of Rao's most famous works, is set in a fictional village in which Indian state?

   a) Kerala

   b) Gujarat

   c) Karnataka

   d) Uttar Pradesh

 

6. Raja Rao's writing is often associated with which literary movement?

   a) Romanticism

   b) Modernism

   c) Realism

   d) Naturalism

 

7. In which year was Raja Rao awarded the Padma Bhushan?

   a) 1950

   b) 1960

   c) 1970

   d) 1980

 

8. Raja Rao's works often explore themes related to:

   a) Colonialism and Indian independence

   b) Industrialization and urbanization

   c) Family dynamics in rural settings

   d) Supernatural and fantasy elements

 

9. Which of the following is not a recurring theme in Raja Rao's works?

   a) Spiritual quest

   b) Identity crisis

   c) Political satire

   d) Cultural conflict

 

10. "The Serpent and the Rope" by Raja Rao explores the tensions between:

    a) Tradition and modernity

    b) Love and hate

    c) Life and death

    d) Wealth and poverty

 

11. Which of the following literary awards was NOT received by Raja Rao during his lifetime?

    a) Sahitya Akademi Award

    b) Padma Vibhushan

    c) Jnanpith Award

    d) Booker Prize

 

12. Raja Rao's writing style is characterized by:

    a) Ornate language and complex sentence structures

    b) Simple and direct language

    c) Heavy use of metaphors and symbolism

    d) Stream-of-consciousness narrative technique

 

13. In which year did Raja Rao pass away?

    a) 1970

    b) 1980

    c) 1990

    d) 2000

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14. "The Chessmaster and His Moves" is a collection of:

    a) Short stories

    b) Novels

    c) Essays

    d) Poems

 

15. Raja Rao's novel "The Cat and Shakespeare" reflects upon:

    a) Human-animal relationships

    b) Political corruption

    c) Existentialist philosophy

    d) Cultural assimilation

 

16. Which of the following is NOT a novel written by Raja Rao?

    a) "The English Teacher"

    b) "The Serpent and the Rope"

    c) "The Chessmaster and His Moves"

    d) "Comrade Kirillov"

 

17. Raja Rao's works are often compared to the writings of:

    a) Salman Rushdie

    b) Arundhati Roy

    c) Rabindranath Tagore

    d) F. Scott Fitzgerald

 

18. In "Kanthapura," Raja Rao employs which narrative technique?

    a) First-person plural narration

    b) Third-person omniscient narration

    c) Stream-of-consciousness narration

    d) Epistolary narration

 

19. Raja Rao's novel "The Guide" is set in which Indian state?

    a) Rajasthan

    b) Kerala

    c) Uttar Pradesh

    d) Maharashtra

 

20. Which of the following is NOT a central theme in Raja Rao's works?

    a) Social justice

    b) Political revolution

    c) Spiritual enlightenment

    d) Gender equality

 

21. "The Cow of the Barricades" is a novel written by Raja Rao about:

    a) Caste discrimination

    b) Religious intolerance

    c) Political upheaval

    d) Environmental degradation

 

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22. Raja Rao's writing often reflects his interest in:

    a) Marxist ideology

    b) Hindu philosophy and spirituality

    c) Western existentialism

    d) Postcolonial theory

 

23. Which of the following literary movements influenced Raja Rao's writing?

    a) Romanticism

    b) Existentialism

    c) Surrealism

    d) Naturalism

 

24. "The Serpent and the Rope" by Raja Rao is primarily concerned with:

    a) The struggle for independence

    b) The search for identity

    c) The pursuit of wealth

    d) The consequences of war

 

25. Raja Rao's short story "The Policeman and the Rose" deals with themes of:

    a) Corruption in law enforcement

    b) Forbidden love

    c) Religious fanaticism

    d) Environmental conservation

 

26. In "The Cat and Shakespeare," the character of Shakespeare represents:

    a) Human folly

    b) Artistic creativity

    c) Colonial oppression

    d) Political rebellion

 

27. Which of the following statements best describes Raja Rao's view on literature?

    a) Literature should entertain and amuse readers.

    b) Literature should avoid controversial topics.

    c) Literature should provoke thought and reflection.

    d) Literature should adhere strictly to traditional forms.

 

28. Raja Rao's novel "The Serpent and the Rope" is often considered a precursor to:

    a) Magical realism

    b) Postcolonial literature

    c) Existentialist literature

    d) Gothic literature

 

29. "The Serpent and the Rope" is partially autobiographical, drawing upon Raja Rao's experiences:

    a) During World War II

    b) As a student in England

    c) During the Indian independence movement

    d) While traveling in Africa

 

30. Raja Rao's literary style is characterized by its:

    a) Lyricism and romanticism

    b) Realism and objectivity

    c) Symbolism and metaphysical depth

    d) Satire and humor

 

31. "The Chessmaster and His Moves" is a collection of stories that reflect upon:

    a) The complexities of human relationships

    b) The game of chess as a metaphor for life

    c) Political intrigue and power struggles

    d) The mystical aspects of Indian spirituality

 

32. Which of the following literary forms did Raja Rao not explore in his works?

    a) Novel

    b) Short story

    c) Poetry

    d) Drama

 

33. Raja Rao's novel "The Serpent and the Rope" is written in:

    a) First-person narration

    b) Second-person narration

    c) Third-person narration

    d) Stream-of-consciousness narration

 

34. In "The Chessmaster and His Moves," Raja Rao explores the idea that life is like:

    a) A game of chance

    b) A puzzle to be solved

    c) A series of predetermined moves

    d) A journey with no destination

 

35. "Comrade Kirillov" by Raja Rao is set in which country?

    a) India

    b) Russia

    c) China

    d) France

 

36. Raja Rao's writing often reflects his concern with:

    a) The plight of the urban poor

    b) The decline of traditional values

    c) The impact of globalization

    d) The beauty of nature

 

37. Which of the following characters is not from Raja Rao's works?

    a) Moorthy

    b) Ramani

    c) Vasu

    d) Siddhartha

 

38. Raja Rao's novel "The Cat and Shakespeare" is narrated by:

    a) A human protagonist

    b) A cat

    c) A deity

    d) An omniscient narrator

 

39. "The Cow of the Barricades" by Raja Rao is set during which historical event?

    a) The Indian Mutiny of 1857

    b) The Indian Independence Movement

    c) The French Revolution

    d) The Bolshevik Revolution

 

40. Raja Rao's short story "The Policeman and the Rose" is a critique of:

    a) Authoritarianism

    b) Capitalism

    c) Communism

    d) Imperialism

 

41. In "The Cow of the Barricades," Raja Rao explores the theme of:

    a) Social justice

    b) Political corruption

    c) Religious tolerance

    d) Environmental conservation

 

42. Raja Rao's novel "The Guide" was adapted into a successful Indian:

    a) Film

    b) Television series

    c) Play

    d) Radio drama

 

43. Which of the following statements is true about Raja Rao's writing style?

    a) He employed ornate language and complex sentence structures.

    b) He avoided the use of symbolism and metaphor.

    c) He used regional dialects exclusively.

    d) He experimented with narrative techniques and forms.

 

44. "The Serpent and the Rope" by Raja Rao is primarily set in:

    a) India

    b) England

    c) France

    d) Japan

 

45. Raja Rao's novel "The Guide" explores the life of:

    a) A spiritual guru

    b) A political leader

    c) A social activist

    d) An artist

 

46. In "Comrade Kirillov," Raja Rao explores themes related to:

    a) Religious fanaticism

    b) Political revolution

    c) Existential despair

    d) Cultural assimilation

 

47. "The Chessmaster and His Moves" by Raja Rao is divided into:

    a) Four parts

    b) Five parts

    c) Six parts

    d) Seven parts

 

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48. Raja Rao's literary contributions have been instrumental in highlighting:

    a) The diversity of Indian culture

    b) The decline of traditional values

    c) The impact of globalization

    d) The universality of human experiences

 

49. Which of the following literary movements influenced Raja Rao's writing?

    a) Romanticism

    b) Existentialism

    c) Surrealism

    d) Realism

 

50. Raja Rao's works often reflect his belief in:

    a) The power of reason

    b) The transcendence of materialism

    c) The importance of social hierarchy

    d) The inevitability of fate

 

Answer

1. b) 1908

2. a) Karnataka

3. a) English

4. c) "The Guide"

5. c) Karnataka

6. b) Modernism

7. c) 1970

8. a) Colonialism and Indian independence

9. c) Political satire

10. a) Tradition and modernity

11. c) Jnanpith Award

12. d) Stream-of-consciousness narrative technique

13. c) 1990

14. a) Short stories

15. c) Existentialist philosophy

16. a) "The English Teacher"

17. c) Rabindranath Tagore

18. a) First-person plural narration

19. c) Uttar Pradesh

20. b) Political revolution

21. c) Political upheaval

22. b) Hindu philosophy and spirituality

23. b) Existentialism

24. b) The search for identity

25. a) Corruption in law enforcement

26. c) Colonial oppression

27. c) Literature should provoke thought and reflection.

28. a) Magical realism

29. b) As a student in England

30. c) Symbolism and metaphysical depth

31. a) The complexities of human relationships

32. d) Drama

33. d) Stream-of-consciousness narration

34. c) A series of predetermined moves

35. b) Russia

36. b) The decline of traditional values

37. d) Siddhartha

38. b) A cat

39. b) The Indian Independence Movement

40. a) Authoritarianism

41. b) Political corruption

42. a) Film

43. d) He experimented with narrative techniques and forms.

44. a) India

45. a) A spiritual guru

46. c) Existential despair

47. b) Five parts

48. a) The diversity of Indian culture

49. b) Existentialism

50. b) The transcendence of materialism

 

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