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GATE 2025 XH2 (English) – Question 51

History of English Literature and Literary Studies · Intersections of literature with political, social and intellectual movements · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which among the following work(s) was/were accused of portraying obscenity?

  1. The Importance of Being Earnest
  2. The Rainbow
  3. The Well of Loneliness
  4. Lady Chatterley’s Lover

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Correct answer: (B) The Rainbow; (C) The Well of Loneliness; (D) Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Explanation

The Rainbow was suppressed in 1915, The Well of Loneliness was tried in 1928 and Lady Chatterley's Lover was tried in 1960. Wilde's play was not accused of obscenity.