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Exploring the Literary Depiction of Caste and Class in Indian Society

Description: This quiz delves into the literary depiction of caste and class in Indian society, exploring how authors have used literature to shed light on these complex social issues.
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In Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable", the protagonist Bakha belongs to which caste?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bakha, the protagonist of Mulk Raj Anand's "Untouchable", belongs to the Shudra caste, which is considered the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste system.

In Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things", the central conflict revolves around the forbidden love between which two characters?

  1. Estha and Rahel

  2. Ammu and Velutha

  3. Chacko and Margaret

  4. Sophie Mol and Joe Kottoor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The central conflict in Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" is the forbidden love between Ammu, a high-caste Syrian Christian woman, and Velutha, a Paravan, who belongs to a lower caste.

In Premchand's short story "Potheri Ka Gaon", the protagonist Hori Mahto is a member of which caste?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hori Mahto, the protagonist of Premchand's "Potheri Ka Gaon", belongs to the Shudra caste, which is considered the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste system.

In R.K. Narayan's novel "The Guide", the protagonist Raju is a member of which caste?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raju, the protagonist of R.K. Narayan's "The Guide", belongs to the Shudra caste, which is considered the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste system.

In Mahasweta Devi's novel "Hajar Churashir Maa", the protagonist Birsa Munda belongs to which tribe?

  1. Santhal

  2. Munda

  3. Oraon

  4. Bhil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Birsa Munda, the protagonist of Mahasweta Devi's "Hajar Churashir Maa", belongs to the Munda tribe, an indigenous community in India.

In Bama's novel "Karukku", the protagonist Selvi is a member of which caste?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Dalit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Selvi, the protagonist of Bama's "Karukku", belongs to the Dalit caste, which is considered the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste system.

In Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide", the protagonist Piya Roy belongs to which caste?

  1. Brahmin

  2. Kshatriya

  3. Vaishya

  4. Shudra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piya Roy, the protagonist of Amitav Ghosh's "The Hungry Tide", belongs to the Brahmin caste, which is considered the highest in the traditional Hindu caste system.

In Salman Rushdie's novel "Midnight's Children", the protagonist Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence. What is the significance of this event?

  1. It symbolizes Saleem's special connection to India.

  2. It foreshadows Saleem's role in India's future.

  3. It represents the birth of a new era for India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The significance of Saleem Sinai's birth at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence is multifaceted. It symbolizes his special connection to India, foreshadows his role in India's future, and represents the birth of a new era for India.

In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "The Namesake", the protagonist Gogol Ganguli struggles with his identity as an Indian-American. What is the primary reason for this struggle?

  1. He feels disconnected from his Indian heritage.

  2. He experiences discrimination from his American peers.

  3. He is unable to reconcile his two cultures.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gogol Ganguli's struggle with his identity as an Indian-American is multifaceted. He feels disconnected from his Indian heritage, experiences discrimination from his American peers, and is unable to reconcile his two cultures.

In Vikram Seth's novel "A Suitable Boy", the protagonist Lata Mehra is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable husband. What are the primary factors that influence her decision?

  1. Her family's expectations

  2. Her own desires and aspirations

  3. The social and cultural norms of her time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lata Mehra's decision in finding a suitable husband is influenced by a combination of factors, including her family's expectations, her own desires and aspirations, and the social and cultural norms of her time.

In Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day", the protagonist Bimla struggles with her role as a wife and mother. What is the primary reason for this struggle?

  1. She feels suffocated by her domestic responsibilities.

  2. She longs for a more fulfilling life beyond her family.

  3. She is unable to connect with her children.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bimla's struggle with her role as a wife and mother is multifaceted. She feels suffocated by her domestic responsibilities, longs for a more fulfilling life beyond her family, and is unable to connect with her children.

In Arundhati Roy's novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness", the protagonist Anjum is a transgender woman. What are the primary challenges she faces in her life?

  1. Discrimination and prejudice from society

  2. Lack of acceptance from her family and friends

  3. Struggles with her own identity and self-acceptance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anjum, the transgender protagonist of Arundhati Roy's "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness", faces a multitude of challenges in her life, including discrimination and prejudice from society, lack of acceptance from her family and friends, and struggles with her own identity and self-acceptance.

In Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss", the protagonist Sai is a young woman who leaves India to study in the United States. What are the primary challenges she faces in her new life?

  1. Cultural and linguistic barriers

  2. Loneliness and isolation

  3. Financial difficulties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sai, the protagonist of Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss", encounters a combination of challenges in her new life in the United States, including cultural and linguistic barriers, loneliness and isolation, and financial difficulties.

In Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Glass Palace", the protagonist Rajkumar is a wealthy Indian businessman who travels to Burma in search of new opportunities. What are the primary challenges he faces in his new country?

  1. Political instability and violence

  2. Cultural and linguistic barriers

  3. Discrimination and prejudice from the local population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajkumar, the protagonist of Amitav Ghosh's "The Glass Palace", encounters a multitude of challenges in his new country, Burma, including political instability and violence, cultural and linguistic barriers, and discrimination and prejudice from the local population.

In Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger", the protagonist Balram Halwai is a young man from a poor village who moves to Delhi to work as a chauffeur. What are the primary challenges he faces in his new life?

  1. Poverty and inequality

  2. Exploitation and abuse

  3. Corruption and injustice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Balram Halwai, the protagonist of Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger", encounters a combination of challenges in his new life in Delhi, including poverty and inequality, exploitation and abuse, and corruption and injustice.

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