Kamala Das Quiz : 15 MCQs

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Kamala Das Quiz

Kamala Das Quiz : Kamala Das was a bold and powerful Indian writer known for her honest expression of emotions, especially about love, womanhood, and identity. She was born on 31st March 1934 in Malabar, Kerala, into a well-known literary family. Her mother, Balamani Amma, was also a respected poet. Kamala Das grew up in both Kerala and Kolkata, which influenced her writing deeply.

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She wrote in both English and Malayalam, using the pen name Madhavikutty for her Malayalam works. In English, she is best remembered for her autobiographical poetry, which broke many traditional taboos and gave voice to Indian women’s inner feelings. Her famous poetry collection “Summer in Calcutta” (1965) made her a leading name in Indian English poetry. Other important works include “The Descendants” (1967) and her autobiography “My Story” (1976), which stirred much debate for its boldness.

Kamala Das wrote about love, pain, loneliness, and female desires, which was quite new in Indian literature at that time. Her style was direct, emotional, and deeply personal. She also wrote short stories, novels, and essays in Malayalam.

She received several awards in her career, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her short stories in Malayalam and Sahitya Akademi Award in English. In 1984, she was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Kamala Das passed away on 31st May 2009, but her fearless voice and unique style continue to inspire new generations of writers and readers.


Kamala Das Quiz

Welcome to your Kamala Das Quiz

1. What was the title of Kamala Das's autobiography?

2. The poem The Maggots by Kamala Das draws upon which of the following mythological figures?

3. Kamala Das’s literary identity in Malayalam was:

4. Which work is a collection of short stories by Kamala Das?

5. Who among the following influenced Kamala Das’s early poetic interests the most?

6. After conversion, Kamala Das took the name:

7. Which of the following works is a novel by Kamala Das?

8. Kamala Das worked in which language(s)?

9. Kamala Das’s poetry often portrays:

10. What major personal decision did Kamala Das make in December 1999?

11. What pseudonym did Kamala Das use for her Malayalam works?

12. Which of the following is a poetry collection by Kamala Das?

13. How does Kamala Das’s feminism differ from typical feminist activism?

14. Which taboo does Kamala Das address in “The Looking Glass”?

15. Kamala Das’s autobiography was originally written in:


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Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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