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The Role of Literature in Addressing Contemporary Social Issues in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the role of literature in addressing contemporary social issues in India. The questions cover various aspects of how literature reflects and shapes societal concerns, including caste, gender, poverty, and environmental degradation.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian author is known for her powerful portrayal of caste discrimination in her novel "Untouchable"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable" is a classic work of Indian literature that delves into the harsh realities of caste discrimination in India.

In her novel "The God of Small Things", Arundhati Roy explores the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Political corruption


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" focuses on the lives of two fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, and their experiences with gender inequality and societal expectations.

Which Indian writer is known for his satirical portrayal of poverty and social inequality in his novel "Malgudi Days"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

R. K. Narayan's "Malgudi Days" is a collection of short stories that humorously and poignantly depict the lives of ordinary people in the fictional town of Malgudi.

In his novel "Midnight's Children", Salman Rushdie uses magical realism to explore the theme of:

  1. Historical trauma

  2. Political corruption

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Technological advancement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" is a magical realist novel that explores the historical trauma of India's partition and its impact on the lives of individuals.

Which Indian author is known for her powerful portrayal of environmental degradation and climate change in her novel "The Hungry Tide"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on the lives of people in the Sundarbans region of India.

In her novel "The Inheritance of Loss", Kiran Desai explores the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Political corruption


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss" explores the theme of environmental degradation and its impact on the lives of people in the Himalayas.

Which Indian author is known for his satirical portrayal of political corruption in his novel "The White Tiger"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger" satirically portrays the corruption and inequality prevalent in Indian society.

In his novel "The Great Indian Novel", Shashi Tharoor uses historical fiction to explore the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Indian independence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shashi Tharoor's novel "The Great Indian Novel" uses historical fiction to explore the events leading up to India's independence.

Which Indian author is known for her powerful portrayal of the lives of sex workers in her novel "The Lives of Others"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Neel Mukherjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neel Mukherjee's novel "The Lives of Others" explores the lives of sex workers in Calcutta and the social stigma they face.

In her novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness", Arundhati Roy explores the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Religious extremism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" explores the rise of religious extremism and its impact on Indian society.

Which Indian author is known for his powerful portrayal of the lives of farmers in his novel "The Hungry Tide"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the lives of farmers in the Sundarbans region of India and the challenges they face due to climate change and environmental degradation.

In his novel "The White Tiger", Aravind Adiga uses the epistolary form to explore the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Political corruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger" uses the epistolary form to explore the theme of political corruption and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Which Indian author is known for her powerful portrayal of the lives of Dalits in her novel "The Caste of Merit"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Meena Kandasamy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meena Kandasamy's novel "The Caste of Merit" explores the lives of Dalits in contemporary India and the discrimination they face.

In his novel "The Great Indian Novel", Shashi Tharoor uses historical fiction to explore the theme of:

  1. Caste discrimination

  2. Gender inequality

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Indian independence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shashi Tharoor's novel "The Great Indian Novel" uses historical fiction to explore the events leading up to India's independence.

Which Indian author is known for his powerful portrayal of the lives of migrant workers in his novel "The Hungry Tide"?

  1. Mulk Raj Anand

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores the lives of migrant workers in the Sundarbans region of India and the challenges they face due to climate change and environmental degradation.

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