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Literary Reflections of Environmental Justice: Indian Literature's Exploration of Environmental Inequalities

Description: This quiz explores the literary reflections of environmental justice in Indian literature, focusing on the exploration of environmental inequalities.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian author's novel "Train to Pakistan" delves into the environmental consequences of the partition of India?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. R.K. Narayan

  4. Anita Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh's novel "Train to Pakistan" explores the environmental impact of the partition of India, highlighting the destruction of forests and the displacement of wildlife.

In "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, what environmental issue is symbolized by the destruction of the pickle factory?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Air Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In "The God of Small Things", the destruction of the pickle factory symbolizes the environmental damage caused by industrial waste and pollution.

Which novel by R.K. Narayan explores the conflict between industrial development and environmental preservation in a small town?

  1. The Guide

  2. The English Teacher

  3. Malgudi Days

  4. The Financial Expert


Correct Option:
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan's novel "The Man-Eater of Malgudi" explores the conflict between industrial development and environmental preservation in the fictional town of Malgudi.

In "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, what environmental issue is highlighted through the conflict between the Sundarbans and the shrimp farming industry?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Water Pollution

  4. Habitat Destruction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In "The Hungry Tide", the conflict between the Sundarbans and the shrimp farming industry highlights the environmental issue of habitat destruction and the impact on biodiversity.

Which novel by Anita Desai explores the environmental consequences of urbanization and the loss of traditional ways of life?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Baumgartner's Bombay

  4. Fire on the Mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day" explores the environmental consequences of urbanization and the loss of traditional ways of life in a small Indian village.

In "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie, what environmental issue is symbolized by the character of Saleem Sinai?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Water Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In "Midnight's Children", the character of Saleem Sinai symbolizes the environmental issue of pollution and its impact on human health and well-being.

Which novel by Shashi Deshpande explores the environmental impact of mining and the displacement of indigenous communities?

  1. That Long Silence

  2. Roots and Shadows

  3. In the Country of Deceit

  4. The Dark Holds No Terrors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shashi Deshpande's novel "Roots and Shadows" explores the environmental impact of mining and the displacement of indigenous communities in a rural Indian setting.

In "The Great Indian Novel" by Shashi Tharoor, what environmental issue is satirized through the character of Sitaram?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Air Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "The Great Indian Novel", the character of Sitaram satirizes the environmental issue of deforestation and the destruction of forests for commercial purposes.

Which novel by Vikram Seth explores the environmental impact of the construction of a dam and the displacement of local communities?

  1. A Suitable Boy

  2. An Equal Music

  3. The Golden Gate

  4. Two Lives


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's novel "The Rivered Earth" explores the environmental impact of the construction of a dam and the displacement of local communities in a rural Indian setting.

In "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai, what environmental issue is highlighted through the character of Biju?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Water Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "The Inheritance of Loss", the character of Biju highlights the environmental issue of climate change and its impact on rural communities in India.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh explores the environmental impact of colonialism and the exploitation of natural resources?

  1. The Hungry Tide

  2. The Glass Palace

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. The Shadow Lines


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh's novel "Sea of Poppies" explores the environmental impact of colonialism and the exploitation of natural resources in the context of the opium trade in the 19th century.

In "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga, what environmental issue is symbolized by the character of Ashok?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Air Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "The White Tiger", the character of Ashok symbolizes the environmental issue of air pollution and its impact on the health and well-being of urban communities.

Which novel by Arundhati Roy explores the environmental impact of mining and the displacement of indigenous communities?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The Jungle Book

  4. Midnight's Children


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arundhati Roy's novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" explores the environmental impact of mining and the displacement of indigenous communities in the context of the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement.

In "The Book of Shadows" by Amitav Ghosh, what environmental issue is highlighted through the character of Rafi?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Water Pollution

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In "The Book of Shadows", the character of Rafi highlights the environmental issue of deforestation and its impact on the lives of rural communities in India.

Which novel by Salman Rushdie explores the environmental impact of nuclear testing and the displacement of local communities?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. The Satanic Verses

  3. Shame

  4. The Moor's Last Sigh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel "The Moor's Last Sigh" explores the environmental impact of nuclear testing and the displacement of local communities in the context of the Indian nuclear program.

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