Caste and Identity in Indian Literature

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Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste discrimination in pre-independent India?

  1. Coolie

  2. Untouchable

  3. The Village

  4. Two Leaves and a Bud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Untouchable' delves into the life of a young Dalit boy, Bakha, and his experiences of caste discrimination in pre-independent India.

In which novel does Bama Faustina Sooriyanarayan explore the experiences of Dalit women in contemporary India?

  1. Karukku

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The House on Mango Street

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama Faustina Sooriyanarayan's novel 'Karukku' portrays the struggles and resilience of Dalit women in contemporary India, highlighting issues of caste oppression and gender discrimination.

Which of the following novels by Arundhati Roy addresses the issue of caste violence in modern India?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The Great Indian Novel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' explores the lives of marginalized individuals, including Dalits, and confronts the issue of caste violence in modern India.

In which novel does Omprakash Valmiki depict the life of a Dalit sweeper and his struggles against caste discrimination?

  1. Joothan

  2. The White Tiger

  3. The Jungle Book

  4. Malgudi Days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's autobiographical novel 'Joothan' provides a powerful account of the life of a Dalit sweeper and his experiences of caste discrimination in India.

Which of the following novels by Mahasweta Devi explores the theme of tribal identity and resistance against oppression?

  1. Aranyer Adhikar

  2. Hajar Churashir Maa

  3. The Hungry Tide

  4. The Shadow Lines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's novel 'Aranyer Adhikar' delves into the lives of tribal communities in India, highlighting their struggles for land rights and resistance against oppression.

In which novel does Dalit writer Daya Pawar portray the experiences of a young Dalit boy growing up in a village?

  1. Baluta

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daya Pawar's novel 'Baluta' offers a poignant account of the life of a young Dalit boy named Baluta, exploring his experiences of caste discrimination and his search for identity.

Which of the following novels by Shrilal Shukla satirizes the hypocrisy and corruption prevalent in the Indian caste system?

  1. Raag Darbari

  2. The White Tiger

  3. The Inheritance of Loss

  4. The Great Indian Novel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shrilal Shukla's novel 'Raag Darbari' employs satire to expose the hypocrisy and corruption within the Indian caste system, particularly among politicians and bureaucrats.

In which novel does U.R. Ananthamurthy explore the complexities of caste and identity in a changing society?

  1. Samskara

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel 'Samskara' delves into the changing social and cultural landscape of India, examining the impact of caste and identity on individuals and communities.

Which of the following novels by Perumal Murugan addresses the issue of caste-based honor killings in rural India?

  1. One Part Woman

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perumal Murugan's novel 'One Part Woman' explores the tragic consequences of caste-based honor killings in rural India, highlighting the plight of women caught in the crossfire of tradition and modernity.

In which novel does Githa Hariharan examine the experiences of a Dalit woman navigating the challenges of caste and gender discrimination?

  1. The Thousand Faces of Night

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Githa Hariharan's novel 'The Thousand Faces of Night' portrays the life of a Dalit woman named Maya, exploring her struggles against caste and gender discrimination in contemporary India.

Which of the following novels by Amitav Ghosh explores the theme of caste and identity in the context of globalization and migration?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Glass Palace' examines the interconnectedness of caste and identity across generations and continents, exploring the experiences of characters from India, Burma, and Malaysia.

In which novel does Manu Joseph satirize the obsession with caste and social status in contemporary Indian society?

  1. Serious Men

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manu Joseph's novel 'Serious Men' employs satire to critique the rampant casteism and social stratification prevalent in contemporary Indian society.

Which of the following novels by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the experiences of Indian immigrants grappling with issues of caste and identity in the United States?

  1. The Namesake

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake' delves into the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, examining their struggles with assimilation, cultural identity, and the persistence of caste consciousness.

In which novel does Rohinton Mistry portray the experiences of a Parsi family navigating the social and political upheavals of post-independence India?

  1. Such a Long Journey

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The White Tiger

  4. The God of Small Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohinton Mistry's novel 'Such a Long Journey' follows the lives of a Parsi family in Mumbai, exploring their struggles against poverty, discrimination, and the changing social landscape of India.

Which of the following novels by Aravind Adiga satirizes the rise of meritocracy and the commodification of education in contemporary India?

  1. The White Tiger

  2. The Caste of Merit

  3. The God of Small Things

  4. Serious Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger' employs satire to critique the rampant corruption and inequality in contemporary Indian society, particularly in the education system.

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