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Trauma and the Urban Experience: Navigating the Challenges of Modern India in Literature

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In Vikram Chandra's novel, Sacred Games, how does the protagonist, Sartaj Singh, cope with the trauma of his father's death?

  1. He seeks revenge on his father's killers.

  2. He becomes a recluse, withdrawing from society.

  3. He turns to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain.

  4. He seeks solace in religion and spirituality.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sartaj Singh finds solace in religion and spirituality as a way to cope with the trauma of his father's death. He finds comfort in the teachings of Sikhism and seeks guidance from his guru.

In Arundhati Roy's novel, The God of Small Things, what is the significance of the twins, Rahel and Estha?

  1. They represent the innocence and vulnerability of childhood.

  2. They are symbols of the social and political oppression in India.

  3. They embody the conflict between tradition and modernity.

  4. They are representations of the author's own experiences.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahel and Estha represent the innocence and vulnerability of childhood, and their experiences highlight the ways in which children are affected by trauma and social injustice.

In Salman Rushdie's novel, Midnight's Children, how does the protagonist, Saleem Sinai, use his magical powers to cope with the trauma of his childhood?

  1. He uses them to escape from reality and create a world of his own.

  2. He uses them to help others and fight for justice.

  3. He uses them to gain wealth and power.

  4. He uses them to punish those who have wronged him.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Saleem Sinai uses his magical powers to help others and fight for justice, as a way to cope with the trauma of his childhood and the political turmoil in India.

In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, The Namesake, how does the protagonist, Gogol Ganguli, struggle with his identity as an Indian-American?

  1. He feels alienated from both Indian and American culture.

  2. He tries to suppress his Indian heritage and assimilate into American society.

  3. He embraces his Indian heritage and rejects American culture.

  4. He finds a balance between his Indian and American identities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gogol Ganguli struggles with his identity as an Indian-American, feeling alienated from both Indian and American culture. He tries to find a balance between the two, but ultimately feels like an outsider in both worlds.

In Amitav Ghosh's novel, The Hungry Tide, how does the protagonist, Piya Roy, navigate the challenges of living in a rapidly changing urban environment?

  1. She embraces the changes and sees them as opportunities.

  2. She resists the changes and longs for the past.

  3. She tries to find a balance between tradition and modernity.

  4. She becomes disillusioned with urban life and retreats to the countryside.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Piya Roy tries to find a balance between tradition and modernity as she navigates the challenges of living in a rapidly changing urban environment. She values her cultural heritage but also recognizes the need for progress and change.

In Kiran Desai's novel, The Inheritance of Loss, how does the protagonist, Sai, cope with the trauma of losing her family in a terrorist attack?

  1. She becomes withdrawn and refuses to speak to anyone.

  2. She seeks revenge on those responsible for the attack.

  3. She turns to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain.

  4. She finds solace in her faith and her community.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sai finds solace in her faith and her community as she copes with the trauma of losing her family in a terrorist attack. She finds strength and support in her religious beliefs and the love of her community.

In Rohinton Mistry's novel, A Fine Balance, how do the characters cope with the political and social turmoil of the Emergency in India?

  1. They actively resist the government and participate in protests.

  2. They try to escape from the country and seek refuge elsewhere.

  3. They withdraw from society and try to live in isolation.

  4. They find ways to adapt and survive under the oppressive regime.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The characters in A Fine Balance find ways to adapt and survive under the oppressive regime of the Emergency in India. They use their resilience and resourcefulness to cope with the challenges and hardships they face.

In Vikram Seth's novel, A Suitable Boy, how does the protagonist, Lata, navigate the social and cultural expectations placed on her as a young woman in India?

  1. She rebels against the expectations and chooses her own path.

  2. She conforms to the expectations and tries to fulfill her family's wishes.

  3. She tries to find a balance between her own desires and the expectations of society.

  4. She rejects the expectations and chooses to live a life of independence.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lata tries to find a balance between her own desires and the expectations of society as she navigates the social and cultural expectations placed on her as a young woman in India. She wants to make her own choices but also recognizes the importance of family and tradition.

In Arundhati Roy's novel, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, how does the protagonist, Anjum, cope with the trauma of losing her lover and being forced into exile?

  1. She becomes a recluse and withdraws from society.

  2. She seeks revenge on those responsible for her lover's death.

  3. She turns to drugs and alcohol to numb her pain.

  4. She finds solace in her work and her community.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anjum finds solace in her work and her community as she copes with the trauma of losing her lover and being forced into exile. She finds meaning and purpose in her work as a caretaker and finds support and love in her community.

In Salman Rushdie's novel, Shame, how does the protagonist, Omar Khayyam, navigate the political and social turmoil in Pakistan?

  1. He actively participates in political protests and demonstrations.

  2. He tries to escape from the country and seek refuge elsewhere.

  3. He withdraws from society and tries to live in isolation.

  4. He uses his writing and art to express his dissent and challenge the status quo.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Omar Khayyam uses his writing and art to express his dissent and challenge the status quo as he navigates the political and social turmoil in Pakistan. He uses his creative talents to raise awareness about injustice and oppression.

In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel, Interpreter of Maladies, how does the protagonist, Mr. Kapasi, cope with the cultural and linguistic barriers he faces as an immigrant in America?

  1. He withdraws from society and refuses to learn English.

  2. He tries to assimilate into American culture and forget his Indian heritage.

  3. He finds ways to bridge the cultural and linguistic gaps and create a new identity.

  4. He becomes disillusioned with America and returns to India.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mr. Kapasi finds ways to bridge the cultural and linguistic gaps and create a new identity as he copes with the challenges of being an immigrant in America. He embraces both his Indian heritage and his American experiences to create a unique and meaningful life.

In Amitav Ghosh's novel, The Glass Palace, how does the protagonist, Rajkumar, navigate the political and social changes in Burma and India?

  1. He actively participates in political movements and struggles for independence.

  2. He tries to escape from the turmoil and seek refuge elsewhere.

  3. He withdraws from society and tries to live in isolation.

  4. He adapts to the changes and finds ways to thrive in the new political and social landscape.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajkumar adapts to the changes and finds ways to thrive in the new political and social landscape as he navigates the challenges of living in Burma and India. He uses his skills and talents to succeed in business and build a new life for himself and his family.

In Kiran Desai's novel, The Inheritance of Loss, how does the protagonist, Biju, cope with the trauma of his father's death and the loss of his family's ancestral home?

  1. He becomes withdrawn and refuses to speak to anyone.

  2. He seeks revenge on those responsible for his father's death.

  3. He turns to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain.

  4. He finds solace in his work and his community.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biju finds solace in his work and his community as he copes with the trauma of his father's death and the loss of his family's ancestral home. He finds meaning and purpose in his work as a teacher and finds support and love in his community.

In Rohinton Mistry's novel, Family Matters, how does the protagonist, Nariman Vakeel, navigate the challenges of living in a joint family in Mumbai?

  1. He rebels against the family's traditions and expectations.

  2. He tries to escape from the family and live independently.

  3. He withdraws from family life and becomes isolated.

  4. He finds ways to adapt and thrive within the joint family structure.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nariman Vakeel finds ways to adapt and thrive within the joint family structure as he navigates the challenges of living in a joint family in Mumbai. He learns to balance his individual needs and desires with the needs and expectations of the family.

In Vikram Seth's novel, Two Lives, how does the protagonist, Arun, navigate the cultural and social differences between India and England?

  1. He rejects his Indian heritage and tries to assimilate into British culture.

  2. He withdraws from society and refuses to interact with anyone.

  3. He finds ways to bridge the cultural and social gaps and create a new identity.

  4. He becomes disillusioned with both India and England and chooses to live in isolation.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arun finds ways to bridge the cultural and social gaps and create a new identity as he navigates the challenges of living in both India and England. He embraces both his Indian heritage and his British experiences to create a unique and meaningful life.

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