The Impact of Caste and Class on Indian Literature

Description: This quiz examines the impact of caste and class on Indian literature, exploring how these factors have shaped the themes, characters, and narratives of Indian literary works.
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Which Indian author's works often explore the theme of caste discrimination, particularly in the context of the Dalit community?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent Dalit leader and social reformer, also wrote extensively about caste discrimination and its impact on Indian society.

In which novel by Mulk Raj Anand does the protagonist, Lalu, face discrimination and exploitation due to his low caste status?

  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 life of Lalu, an untouchable sweeper, and the hardships he faces due to his caste.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of class struggle and the exploitation of the working class?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Premchand's works, such as 'Godan' and 'Sevasadan,' often depict the struggles of the rural poor and the exploitation they face from landlords and moneylenders.

In which novel by Arundhati Roy does the protagonist, Velutha, face discrimination and violence due to his caste and class?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Moor's Last Sigh

  4. Imagining India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The God of Small Things' explores the tragic love story of Velutha, a Paravan (a Dalit community), and Estha, a high-caste woman.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of class conflict and the struggles of the urban poor?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's works, such as 'Hajar Churashir Maa' and 'Aranyer Adhikar,' often focus on the lives of marginalized communities and their struggles against oppression.

In which novel by Shrilal Shukla does the protagonist, Raghuvir, face discrimination and prejudice due to his low caste status?

  1. Raag Darbari

  2. Angarey

  3. Makaan

  4. Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shrilal Shukla's novel 'Raag Darbari' satirizes the Indian bureaucracy and explores the struggles of Raghuvir, a low-caste clerk, who faces discrimination and corruption.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of caste and class oppression in the context of rural India?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Gopinath Mohanty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gopinath Mohanty's works, such as 'Paraja' and 'My Village, My Land,' often depict the lives of rural communities and the impact of caste and class on their lives.

In which novel by Salman Rushdie does the protagonist, Saleem Sinai, experience the effects of caste and class divisions in post-colonial India?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children' explores the history of India after independence and the impact of caste and class on the lives of its characters.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of caste and class oppression in the context of the urban middle class?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anita Desai's works, such as 'Clear Light of Day' and 'In Custody,' often explore the lives of the urban middle class and the impact of caste and class on their relationships and aspirations.

In which novel by Jhumpa Lahiri does the protagonist, Gogol Ganguli, struggle with his identity and heritage in the context of caste and class?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Interpreter of Maladies

  3. Unaccustomed Earth

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake' explores the life of Gogol Ganguli, a second-generation Indian-American, as he grapples with his identity and heritage in the United States.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of caste and class oppression in the context of the Dalit community?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Omprakash Valmiki


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Omprakash Valmiki's works, such as 'Joothan' and 'Ghuspaithiye,' provide a powerful voice to the Dalit community and explore their struggles against caste discrimination and oppression.

In which novel by Amitav Ghosh does the protagonist, Kanai Dutt, experience the effects of caste and class divisions in colonial India?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'Sea of Poppies' explores the lives of various characters during the Opium Wars and the impact of caste and class on their experiences.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of caste and class oppression in the context of the adivasi (tribal) communities?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi's works, such as 'Aranyer Adhikar' and 'Hajar Churashir Maa,' often focus on the lives of adivasi communities and their struggles against exploitation and displacement.

In which novel by Arundhati Roy does the protagonist, Rahel, experience the effects of caste and class divisions in contemporary India?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Moor's Last Sigh

  4. Imagining India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' explores the lives of various characters in contemporary India and the impact of caste and class on their experiences.

Which Indian writer's works often explore the theme of caste and class oppression in the context of the Muslim community?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Premchand

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Qurratulain Hyder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qurratulain Hyder's works, such as 'Aag Ka Darya' and 'My Temples, Too,' explore the history and experiences of the Muslim community in India and the impact of caste and class on their lives.

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