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Caste and Social Change in Indian Literature

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the portrayal of caste and social change in Indian literature.
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Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste discrimination and the struggle for social justice?

  1. Untouchable

  2. Coolie

  3. Two Leaves and a Bud

  4. The Village


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable" delves into the life of Bakha, an untouchable boy, and his experiences of discrimination and social injustice.

In "The God of Small Things", Arundhati Roy highlights the issue of caste discrimination through the relationship between which two characters?

  1. Estha and Rahel

  2. Ammu and Velutha

  3. Baby Kochamma and Chacko

  4. Margaret Kochamma and Sophie Mol


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The novel explores the forbidden love between Ammu, an upper-caste woman, and Velutha, a lower-caste man, and the tragic consequences of their relationship.

Which Dalit writer's autobiography, "The Autobiography of a Dalit", provides a powerful account of the experiences of caste discrimination and untouchability?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Omprakash Valmiki

  3. Poomani

  4. Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's autobiography offers a firsthand account of the struggles and discrimination faced by Dalits in Indian society.

In "The White Tiger", Aravind Adiga satirizes the caste system through the story of which character?

  1. Balram Halwai

  2. Ashok Sharma

  3. Pinky Madam

  4. Mr. Ashok


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel follows the journey of Balram Halwai, a lower-caste man, as he navigates the complexities of the caste system and seeks social mobility.

Which novel by Perumal Murugan explores the theme of caste violence and its impact on the lives of individuals?

  1. One Part Woman

  2. Seasons of the Palm

  3. The Story of a Goat

  4. Pyre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perumal Murugan's "One Part Woman" delves into the tragic consequences of caste violence and its impact on the lives of Ponni, a young woman, and her family.

In "The Caste of Merit", Aatish Taseer explores the changing dynamics of caste in contemporary India through the story of which character?

  1. Ramesh Kumar

  2. Sunita Kumar

  3. Prem Kumar

  4. Nisha Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel follows the journey of Ramesh Kumar, a Dalit student, as he navigates the challenges and opportunities of social mobility in a rapidly changing India.

Which novel by Bama Faustina explores the experiences of Dalit women and their struggles against caste oppression?

  1. Karukku

  2. Sangati

  3. Vanmam

  4. Kusumbu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama Faustina's "Karukku" offers a powerful portrayal of the lives of Dalit women and their resistance against caste-based discrimination and violence.

In "The Lowland", Jhumpa Lahiri examines the impact of caste on the lives of individuals during the Naxalite movement in West Bengal. Which character's story is central to this exploration?

  1. Subhash Mitra

  2. Udayan Mitra

  3. Gauri Mitra

  4. Nirmal Kumar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The novel focuses on the life of Gauri Mitra, a young woman from a lower-caste family, and her experiences during the Naxalite movement.

Which novel by Manu Joseph explores the theme of caste and its influence on politics and power dynamics in contemporary India?

  1. Serious Men

  2. The Illicit Happiness of Other People

  3. Miss Laila Armed and Dangerous

  4. The Raavan Lot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manu Joseph's "Serious Men" satirizes the caste system and its impact on politics and social mobility through the story of Ayyan Mani, a Dalit man who rises to prominence.

In "The Palace of Illusions", Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni retells the epic "Mahabharata" from the perspective of which character?

  1. Draupadi

  2. Kunti

  3. Gandhari

  4. Subhadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel offers a unique perspective on the "Mahabharata" by focusing on the experiences and struggles of Draupadi, a woman from a lower-caste family.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals during the British Raj?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's "Sea of Poppies" delves into the lives of individuals from different caste backgrounds during the Opium Wars and the British Raj.

In "The Great Indian Novel", Shashi Tharoor satirizes the history of India through the story of which character?

  1. Ved Vyas

  2. Krishna

  3. Arjuna

  4. Draupadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel presents a humorous and satirical take on Indian history through the eyes of Ved Vyas, the legendary author of the "Mahabharata".

Which novel by Anita Desai explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals in a small Indian town?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Baumgartner's Bombay

  4. The Village by the Sea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's "Clear Light of Day" delves into the lives of the Das family and their struggles with caste discrimination and social change in a small Indian town.

In "The Inheritance of Loss", Kiran Desai explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals during the Partition of India. Which character's story is central to this exploration?

  1. Sai

  2. Biju

  3. Noni

  4. Sita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The novel follows the journey of Sai, a young woman from a lower-caste family, as she navigates the challenges and complexities of life during the Partition of India.

Which novel by Rohinton Mistry explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals in a Parsi community?

  1. Such a Long Journey

  2. A Fine Balance

  3. Family Matters

  4. The Reluctant Fundamentalist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohinton Mistry's "Such a Long Journey" delves into the lives of the Mistrys, a Parsi family, and their struggles with caste discrimination and social change in Bombay.

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