Caste and Technology in Indian Literature

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In which novel does Mulk Raj Anand explore the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian textile industry?

  1. Coolie

  2. Untouchable

  3. Two Leaves and a Bud

  4. The Big Heart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Coolie" delves into the lives of Dalit workers in the textile mills of Bombay, highlighting the intersection of caste and technology in the industrial landscape.

Which Dalit writer's autobiography provides a firsthand account of the caste-based discrimination he faced while working in a steel factory?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. Poomani

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. U.R. Ananthamurthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's autobiography, "Joothan," offers a powerful narrative of his experiences as a Dalit worker in a steel factory, shedding light on the caste-based oppression prevalent in industrial settings.

In Bama's novel "Karukku," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence her access to technology and education?

  1. She is denied access to computers and the internet.

  2. She is encouraged to pursue higher education in engineering.

  3. She is given preferential treatment in job opportunities.

  4. She is provided with free laptops and educational resources.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Bama's novel "Karukku," the protagonist, a Dalit woman, faces discrimination and is denied access to computers and the internet due to her caste identity, highlighting the digital divide along caste lines.

Which of the following novels by Arundhati Roy explores the relationship between caste, technology, and environmental degradation?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. Midnight's Children

  4. The Inheritance of Loss


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Arundhati Roy's novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," she examines the interplay between caste, technology, and environmental degradation, particularly in the context of the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement.

In Perumal Murugan's novel "One Part Woman," how does the protagonist's caste identity affect her ability to access reproductive technologies?

  1. She is denied access to contraception and family planning services.

  2. She is given priority access to advanced fertility treatments.

  3. She is encouraged to undergo sterilization procedures.

  4. She is provided with comprehensive sex education and reproductive health resources.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Perumal Murugan's novel "One Part Woman," the protagonist, a Dalit woman, is denied access to contraception and family planning services due to her caste identity, reflecting the systemic discrimination in healthcare faced by marginalized communities.

Which Dalit writer's work focuses on the experiences of Dalit women in the context of caste, technology, and globalization?

  1. Meena Kandasamy

  2. Poomani

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. U.R. Ananthamurthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena Kandasamy's work often explores the experiences of Dalit women in relation to caste, technology, and globalization, shedding light on the intersectional challenges they face.

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Samskara," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his access to modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.

  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.

  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.

  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Samskara," the protagonist, a Brahmin priest, is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery due to his caste identity, highlighting the caste-based discrimination prevalent in rural India.

Which of the following novels by Poomani explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the IT industry?

  1. Vekkai

  2. Ponniyin Selvan

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. One Part Woman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poomani's novel "Vekkai" delves into the lives of Dalit workers in the IT industry, examining the ways in which caste intersects with technology in the modern workplace.

In Bama's short story "The Weavers," how does the protagonist's caste identity affect her ability to access digital technologies?

  1. She is denied access to smartphones and the internet.

  2. She is given priority access to online education and training programs.

  3. She is encouraged to use social media platforms to connect with others.

  4. She is provided with free laptops and tablets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Bama's short story "The Weavers," the protagonist, a Dalit woman, is denied access to smartphones and the internet due to her caste identity, highlighting the digital divide along caste lines.

Which of the following novels by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian railway system?

  1. Two Leaves and a Bud

  2. The Untouchables

  3. Coolie

  4. The Big Heart


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Coolie" also delves into the lives of Dalit workers in the Indian railway system, examining the ways in which caste intersects with technology in the transportation sector.

In Perumal Murugan's novel "The Story of a Goat," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern veterinary technologies?

  1. He is denied access to animal vaccines and medicines.

  2. He is given priority access to government-sponsored veterinary services.

  3. He is encouraged to use traditional methods of animal care.

  4. He is provided with free training and resources on modern animal husbandry practices.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Perumal Murugan's novel "The Story of a Goat," the protagonist, a Dalit goat herder, is denied access to animal vaccines and medicines due to his caste identity, highlighting the discrimination faced by marginalized communities in accessing essential services.

Which of the following novels by Bama explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian education system?

  1. Sangati

  2. Karukku

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. One Part Woman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama's novel "Sangati" examines the experiences of Dalit students in the Indian education system, shedding light on the ways in which caste intersects with technology in the realm of education.

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Bharathipura," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.

  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.

  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.

  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Bharathipura," the protagonist, a Dalit farmer, is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery due to his caste identity, highlighting the caste-based discrimination prevalent in rural India.

Which of the following novels by Meena Kandasamy explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian healthcare system?

  1. When I Hit You

  2. The Gypsy Goddess

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. One Part Woman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meena Kandasamy's novel "When I Hit You" delves into the experiences of Dalit women in the Indian healthcare system, examining the ways in which caste intersects with technology in the realm of healthcare.

In Poomani's novel "The Story of a Black Goat," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.

  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.

  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.

  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Poomani's novel "The Story of a Black Goat," the protagonist, a Dalit farmer, is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery due to his caste identity, highlighting the caste-based discrimination prevalent in rural India.

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