Nayantara Sahgal is an acclaimed Indian author who has made significant contributions to English literature. Her works are often included in academic discussions and studies, including those preparing for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) in English literature.

Her notable works include novels such as "Rich Like Us," "Storm in Chandigarh," "A Time to Be Happy," "This Time of Morning," and several others. These texts often explore themes such as politics, society, and the human condition in the backdrop of post-independence India. Sahgal's writing style often incorporates a nuanced exploration of characters and social settings, making her an important figure in post-colonial Indian literature.

For UGC NET or any literature-based examination, candidates might be expected to be familiar with her works, themes, writing style, and their critical analysis. Understanding the socio-political context in which her works are set and the impact of historical events on her narratives can be valuable for answering questions related to her contributions to English literature.

Studying her works, understanding their themes, narrative styles, and critically analyzing their relevance within the scope of Indian and post-colonial literature.

Who among the following authors is known for the work "Midnight's Children"? a) Arundhati Roy b) Salman Rushdie c) Amitav Ghosh d) Vikram Seth

"Pride and Prejudice" was written by: a) Jane Austen b) Charlotte Brontë c) Emily Brontë d) Virginia Woolf
Which literary period is often associated with the works of William Shakespeare? a) Elizabethan b) Restoration c) Victorian d) Romantic
In "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad, the character Kurtz is associated with which river? a) Thames b) Congo c) Nile d) Amazon
The term "Pathetic Fallacy" in literature refers to: a) Exaggerated emotions in a character b) Assigning human emotions to nature c) A type of dramatic irony d) Overwhelming sense of sorrow in a story
Who is considered a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance? a) Langston Hughes b) Ernest Hemingway c) F. Scott Fitzgerald d) T.S. Eliot
Virginia Woolf's extended essay "A Room of One's Own" primarily discusses: a) Feminism and the role of women in literature b) Modernist poetry c) Existentialism in literature d) Post-colonialism in literature
"Paradise Lost" is an epic poem written by: a) John Keats b) William Wordsworth c) John Milton d) Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The theory that suggests language shapes and limits human thought is known as: a) Feminist theory b) Postcolonial theory c) New Historicism d) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
In the context of literary analysis, the term "metaphor" is best described as: a) A direct comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" b) A figure of speech implying a resemblance without using "like" or "as" c) An exaggeration for emphasis or effect d) A kind of irony where one thing represents another

Answers:

b) Salman Rushdie
a) Jane Austen
a) Elizabethan
b) Congo
b) Assigning human emotions to nature
a) Langston Hughes
a) Feminism and the role of women in literature
c) John Milton
d) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
b) A figure of speech implying a resemblance without using "like" or "as"

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