Caste and Diaspora in Indian Literature

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Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in Indian society?

  1. Untouchable

  2. Coolie

  3. The Village

  4. Two Leaves and a Bud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable" delves into the life of Bakha, an untouchable sweeper, and his experiences of discrimination and oppression in pre-independent India.

In which novel does Salman Rushdie explore the theme of diaspora and the experiences of Indian immigrants in England?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel "Shame" follows the story of Omar Khayyam, a Pakistani immigrant in England, as he struggles with his identity, his family's expectations, and the challenges of living in a foreign land.

Which novel by Arundhati Roy explores the caste system and its impact on the lives of individuals in rural India?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Jungle Book

  4. Interpreter of Maladies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" tells the story of two fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, and their experiences of growing up in a caste-ridden society in Kerala, India.

In which novel does Jhumpa Lahiri explore the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States?

  1. Interpreter of Maladies

  2. The Namesake

  3. Unaccustomed Earth

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "Interpreter of Maladies" consists of nine interconnected stories that explore the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, their struggles with identity, and their relationships with their families and communities.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh explores the theme of displacement and the experiences of Indian indentured laborers in the Caribbean?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. The Shadow Lines


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "Sea of Poppies" tells the story of indentured laborers from India who are transported to Mauritius to work on sugar plantations in the 19th century.

In which novel does Anita Desai explore the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of women in rural India?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Fire on the Mountain

  4. Baumgartner's Bombay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day" follows the story of Bim, a young woman from a high-caste Brahmin family, as she struggles against the constraints imposed on her by her family and society.

Which novel by Vikram Chandra explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals in contemporary India?

  1. Red Earth and Pouring Rain

  2. Love and Longing in Bombay

  3. Sacred Games

  4. Geek Sublime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Chandra's novel "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" tells the story of two friends from different caste backgrounds, Surya and Lalu, and their experiences of love, loss, and social injustice in modern India.

In which novel does Shashi Deshpande explore the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of women in urban India?

  1. The Dark Holds No Terrors

  2. Roots and Shadows

  3. That Long Silence

  4. The Village by the Sea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shashi Deshpande's novel "That Long Silence" follows the story of Jaya, a young woman from a middle-class Brahmin family, as she struggles to find her own identity and break free from the traditional roles imposed on her by society.

Which novel by Rohinton Mistry explores the theme of diaspora and the experiences of Indian immigrants in Canada?

  1. Such a Long Journey

  2. A Fine Balance

  3. Family Matters

  4. The Reluctant Fundamentalist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohinton Mistry's novel "Such a Long Journey" tells the story of Gustad Noble, a Parsi immigrant from India, and his struggles to adapt to life in Canada while maintaining his cultural identity.

In which novel does Kiran Desai explore the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals in rural India?

  1. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard

  2. The Inheritance of Loss

  3. The Village by the Sea

  4. The Hungry Tide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss" follows the story of Biju, a young man from a low-caste family, as he struggles to escape the poverty and discrimination he faces in his village.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh explores the theme of climate change and its impact on the lives of people in the Sundarbans region of India?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. The Shadow Lines


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the impact of climate change on the lives of people living in the Sundarbans region of India, particularly the displacement of communities and the loss of biodiversity.

In which novel does Anita Desai explore the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of women in urban India?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Fire on the Mountain

  4. Baumgartner's Bombay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day" follows the story of Bim, a young woman from a high-caste Brahmin family, as she struggles against the constraints imposed on her by her family and society.

Which novel by Vikram Chandra explores the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of individuals in contemporary India?

  1. Red Earth and Pouring Rain

  2. Love and Longing in Bombay

  3. Sacred Games

  4. Geek Sublime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Chandra's novel "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" tells the story of two friends from different caste backgrounds, Surya and Lalu, and their experiences of love, loss, and social injustice in modern India.

In which novel does Shashi Deshpande explore the theme of caste and its impact on the lives of women in urban India?

  1. The Dark Holds No Terrors

  2. Roots and Shadows

  3. That Long Silence

  4. The Village by the Sea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shashi Deshpande's novel "That Long Silence" follows the story of Jaya, a young woman from a middle-class Brahmin family, as she struggles to find her own identity and break free from the traditional roles imposed on her by society.

Which novel by Rohinton Mistry explores the theme of diaspora and the experiences of Indian immigrants in Canada?

  1. Such a Long Journey

  2. A Fine Balance

  3. Family Matters

  4. The Reluctant Fundamentalist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohinton Mistry's novel "Such a Long Journey" tells the story of Gustad Noble, a Parsi immigrant from India, and his struggles to adapt to life in Canada while maintaining his cultural identity.

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