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Trauma and the Dalit Experience: Confronting Caste Oppression in Indian Literature

Description: This quiz explores the theme of trauma and the Dalit experience as depicted in Indian literature. It delves into the ways in which caste oppression manifests itself in the lives of Dalit characters and the psychological and emotional impact it has on them.
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In which novel does Bama portray the life of a young Dalit woman who faces discrimination and abuse?

  1. Karukku

  2. Sangati

  3. Vanmam

  4. The House of Hunger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama's novel "Karukku" follows the story of a young Dalit woman named Selvi, who experiences discrimination and abuse due to her caste.

Which Dalit writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of caste oppression and its impact on Dalit identity?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's writings, particularly his novel "Joothan," provide a powerful portrayal of caste oppression and its impact on Dalit identity.

In "Untouchable," Mulk Raj Anand portrays the life of a young Dalit boy named:

  1. Bakha

  2. Rukmani

  3. Joothan

  4. Selvi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's "Untouchable" centers around the life of a young Dalit boy named Bakha, who faces discrimination and humiliation due to his caste.

Which Dalit writer's work explores the theme of caste oppression through the lens of a Dalit woman's experiences?

  1. Bama

  2. Omprakash Valmiki

  3. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  4. Arundhati Roy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama's writings, particularly her novel "Karukku," focus on the experiences of Dalit women and the ways in which caste oppression affects their lives.

In "The House of Hunger," Durgabai Vyam's protagonist, Rukmani, is a Dalit woman who faces:

  1. Poverty and Hunger

  2. Discrimination and Abuse

  3. Caste Violence

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durgabai Vyam's "The House of Hunger" portrays Rukmani's struggles with poverty, hunger, discrimination, abuse, and caste violence.

Which Dalit writer's work is known for its exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of caste oppression on Dalit individuals?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's writings, particularly his novel "Joothan," delve into the psychological and emotional impact of caste oppression on Dalit individuals.

In "Annihilation of Caste," B.R. Ambedkar argues that caste oppression is:

  1. A Social Problem

  2. A Political Problem

  3. An Economic Problem

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar's "Annihilation of Caste" analyzes caste oppression as a multifaceted issue with social, political, and economic dimensions.

Which Dalit writer's work explores the theme of caste oppression through the lens of a Dalit man's experiences?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's writings, particularly his novel "Joothan," provide a powerful portrayal of caste oppression through the experiences of a Dalit man.

In "Joothan," Omprakash Valmiki's protagonist, Joothan, is a Dalit man who faces:

  1. Poverty and Hunger

  2. Discrimination and Abuse

  3. Caste Violence

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's "Joothan" portrays Joothan's struggles with poverty, hunger, discrimination, abuse, and caste violence.

Which Dalit writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of caste oppression in rural India?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's writings, particularly his novel "Joothan," provide a vivid portrayal of caste oppression in rural India.

In "The God of Small Things," Arundhati Roy explores the theme of caste oppression through the lens of:

  1. A Dalit Family

  2. A Brahmin Family

  3. A Nair Family

  4. A Syrian Christian Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" explores the theme of caste oppression through the lens of a Syrian Christian family.

Which Dalit writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of caste oppression in urban India?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

U.R. Ananthamurthy's writings, particularly his novel "Samskara," explore the theme of caste oppression in urban India.

In "Samskara," U.R. Ananthamurthy's protagonist, Naranappa, is a Brahmin priest who faces a moral dilemma when:

  1. A Dalit Man Dies in His Village

  2. A Dalit Woman is Raped

  3. A Dalit Child is Denied Education

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U.R. Ananthamurthy's "Samskara" revolves around Naranappa's moral dilemma when a Dalit man dies in his village.

Which Dalit writer's work is known for its exploration of the theme of caste oppression in post-Independence India?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki

  2. U.R. Ananthamurthy

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. R.K. Narayan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's writings, particularly her novel "The God of Small Things," explore the theme of caste oppression in post-Independence India.

In "The God of Small Things," Arundhati Roy's protagonist, Estha, is a young girl who faces discrimination and abuse due to:

  1. Her Caste

  2. Her Gender

  3. Her Illegitimate Birth

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" portrays Estha's struggles with discrimination and abuse due to her caste, gender, and illegitimate birth.

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