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This book is a two-volume travelogue detailing his adventures in the British East India Company's army. Later, he established the first Indian restaurant in England (The Hindoostane Coffee House) and popularized the champi (shampooing) bath, making him a unique cultural bridge figure. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| When did the first pamphlet by an Indian in English appear? | 1806. | This early pamphlet marked the starting point for Indian writers to use English for public and political discourse. It shows that the use of English was not immediately restricted to creative literature but was adopted early on for socio-political commentary and communication. |\n| What is considered the first authentic piece of Indian English prose? | Raja Ram Mohan's\"Letter on English Education (1823)\". | This letter was addressed to Lord Amherst, the Governor-General of India. In it, Roy argued vehemently against the establishment of a Sanskrit college and advocated for a curriculum focused on mathematics, natural philosophy, chemistry, and other modern Western sciences taught in English, thereby championing modern education over traditional Oriental studies. |\n\n4  \nWho wrote the first play by an Indian in English?  \nKrishna Mohan Benarjee (\"The Persecuted,\" 1831) .  \nBenarjee was a prominent intellectual associated with the radical Young Bengal movement. His play, subtitled A Dramatic Sketch, was an early piece of social realism and commentary, reflecting the societal conflicts and  \n\n|  \\#  |  Question  | Answer |  | Explanation |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | changes brought about by Western contact and conversion to Christianity. |\n\n\n| 5 |\n| --- |\n| 6 |\n| 7 |\n| 8 |\n\n\n| What was the first novel by an Indian in English? | \"Rajmohan's Wife\" (1864) by Bankim Chandra\u003Cbr>Chatarjee. | The novel was initially serialized anonymously in the journal 'The Indian Field' and is considered a transitional work. The plot centers on the spirited and independent Matangini and her complicated relationship with her brother-in-law, Rajmohan, exploring themes of adultery, domestic oppression, and criminal intrigue in a Bengali village. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Who wrote the first autobiography by an Indian, published in 1873? | Vennelakanty SoobRow. | The full title is The Life of Vennelakanty Soob Row, and it offers a rare, firsthand account of the life of an administrative officer (a dubsash) working under the British East India Company in South India, providing insight into the cultural and bureaucratic interface. |\n| Who was the first Indian author to win a Literary award in the USA? | Dhan Gopal Mukharjee. | He won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1928 (an award for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children) for his book Gayneck, the Story of a Pigeon, a lyrical tale set against the backdrop of apigeon's life from India to World War I battlefields. |\n| Who founded the \"WRITERS WORKSHOP\" in the 1950s? | P. Lal. | Founded in Kolkata (Calcutta), this nonprofit publishing house was instrumental in the revival of Indian English literature by providing a platform for emerging voices like Nissim Ezekiel, Kamala Das, and Arun Kolatkar, focusing on quality and artistic freedom. |\n\n| \\# | Question | Answer |  | Explanation |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 9 |\n| --- |\n| 10 |\n| 11 |\n| 12 |\n| 13 |\n\n\n| Who is considered the pioneer of modern Indian English Poetry? | P. 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