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Caste and Popular Culture: Caste in Literature, Film, and Arts

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of caste representation in literature, film, and arts.
Number of Questions: 15
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In which novel does Mulk Raj Anand explore the theme of untouchability and caste discrimination?

  1. Coolie

  2. Untouchable

  3. The Village

  4. Two Leaves and a Bud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Untouchable' delves into the experiences of an untouchable boy named Bakha and the social injustices he faces due to his caste.

Which film directed by Satyajit Ray depicts the life of a Dalit family in rural India?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. Apur Sansar

  4. Charulata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali' portrays the struggles and aspirations of a Dalit family in a West Bengal village.

Which play by Girish Karnad examines the caste system and its impact on individuals?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Nagamandala

  4. Yayati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Girish Karnad's 'Yayati' explores the complexities of caste and dharma through the story of King Yayati, who exchanges his youth for old age.

In which novel does Arundhati Roy address the issue of caste discrimination in contemporary India?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Blue Umbrella

  4. The Great Indian Novel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' delves into the lives of two fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, and the social barriers they face due to caste prejudices.

Which film by Mira Nair explores the theme of caste and untouchability in rural India?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Namesake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mira Nair's 'Salaam Bombay!' portrays the harsh realities of street children in Mumbai, highlighting the struggles of a young boy named Krishna who faces discrimination due to his caste.

In which novel does Bama Faustina Sooriyamoorthy narrate her experiences as a Dalit woman in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Karukku

  2. Vanni

  3. Kurinji

  4. Mullai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bama Faustina Sooriyamoorthy's 'Karukku' is an autobiographical novel that recounts her life as a Dalit woman in Tamil Nadu, shedding light on the challenges and discrimination she faced.

Which film by Mani Ratnam explores the theme of inter-caste love and societal prejudices?

  1. Roja

  2. Bombay

  3. Dil Se

  4. Guru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mani Ratnam's 'Roja' follows the story of a Kashmiri woman, Roja, and her husband, Rishi, an army officer, as they navigate the challenges of inter-caste marriage and political turmoil.

In which novel does Dalit writer Omprakash Valmiki depict the life of a sweeper in contemporary India?

  1. Joothan

  2. Raag Darbari

  3. Chamar

  4. Basti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's 'Joothan' is a powerful autobiography that chronicles the life of a sweeper in contemporary India, exposing the harsh realities of caste-based discrimination.

Which film by Shyam Benegal explores the theme of caste and class conflict in rural India?

  1. Ankur

  2. Nishant

  3. Manthan

  4. Bhumika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal's 'Ankur' portrays the story of a young Dalit boy, Laxman, and his relationship with a Brahmin landlord's wife, highlighting the tensions between caste and class in rural India.

In which novel does Shrilal Shukla satirize the caste system and its impact on Indian society?

  1. Raag Darbari

  2. Angarey

  3. Makaan

  4. Vardi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shrilal Shukla's 'Raag Darbari' is a satirical novel that exposes the hypocrisy and corruption prevalent in Indian society, particularly in the context of caste and politics.

Which film by Ritwik Ghatak explores the theme of caste and communal violence in post-Partition India?

  1. Meghe Dhaka Tara

  2. Komal Gandhar

  3. Subarnarekha

  4. Jukti Takko Aar Gappo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ritwik Ghatak's 'Meghe Dhaka Tara' follows the story of a refugee family in post-Partition India, highlighting the struggles and displacement caused by caste and communal violence.

In which novel does U.R. Ananthamurthy explore the theme of caste and individual identity?

  1. Samskara

  2. Bharathipura

  3. Avasthe

  4. Bhava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U.R. Ananthamurthy's 'Samskara' delves into the conflict between tradition and modernity, caste and individual identity, through the story of a Brahmin priest who is forced to confront his own hypocrisy.

Which film by M.S. Sathyu addresses the issue of caste-based discrimination in the Indian education system?

  1. Garam Hawa

  2. Kalyug

  3. Garm Hawa

  4. Aakrosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.S. Sathyu's 'Garam Hawa' explores the struggles of a Muslim family in post-Partition India, highlighting the discrimination they face due to their religion and caste.

In which novel does Mahasweta Devi portray the life of a tribal woman in rural Bengal?

  1. Aranyer Adhikar

  2. Hajar Churashir Maa

  3. Pterodactyl, Puran Saigal, and Others

  4. Imaginary Maps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's 'Aranyer Adhikar' tells the story of Birsa Munda, a tribal leader who fought against British colonial rule and exploitation, highlighting the struggles of tribal communities in India.

Which film by Govind Nihalani explores the theme of caste and class conflict in rural Maharashtra?

  1. Aakrosh

  2. Ardh Satya

  3. Drohkaal

  4. Vijeta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Nihalani's 'Aakrosh' portrays the story of a Dalit family in rural Maharashtra who face discrimination and violence from upper-caste landlords, highlighting the deep-rooted caste tensions in Indian society.

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