Caste and Social Identity in Indian Literature
Description: This quiz focuses on the exploration of caste and social identity in Indian literature. It delves into the ways in which authors have addressed these themes, highlighting the complexities and nuances associated with them. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian literature caste social identity indian authors literary analysis |
Which novel by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste discrimination and untouchability in pre-independent India?
In R.K. Narayan's novel 'Malgudi Days', which character represents the traditional values and customs of the Brahmin community?
Which Dalit writer's autobiography, 'The Outcaste', provides a firsthand account of the experiences of untouchability and discrimination?
In Anita Desai's novel 'Clear Light of Day', which character's experiences highlight the clash between traditional and modern values in post-independence India?
Which novel by Arundhati Roy explores the intertwined themes of caste, gender, and environmental degradation in contemporary India?
In Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children', which character's experiences symbolize the fragmented and fractured nature of post-colonial Indian society?
Which Dalit writer's novel, 'Annihilation of Caste', argues for the complete eradication of the caste system in India?
In Nayantara Sahgal's novel 'Rich Like Us', which character's journey reflects the changing social and economic landscape of post-independence India?
Which novel by Shashi Deshpande explores the theme of caste discrimination in the context of a traditional joint family?
In Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger', which character's rise from poverty to wealth highlights the stark inequalities and social divisions in contemporary India?
Which Dalit writer's novel, 'The Adivasi Will Not Dance', explores the struggles and aspirations of the Adivasi community in India?
In Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Glass Palace', which character's experiences reflect the changing political and social landscape of Burma and India during the 20th century?
Which novel by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the complexities of identity and belonging for Indian immigrants in the United States?
In Kiran Desai's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', which character's journey highlights the impact of globalization and migration on traditional Indian communities?
Which novel by Arundhati Roy explores the themes of caste, gender, and environmental degradation in the context of a dam project in India?