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Caste and Technology in Indian Literature

This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the intricate relationship between caste and technology in Indian literature.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which novel does Mulk Raj Anand explore the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian textile industry?

  1. Coolie
  2. Untouchable
  3. Two Leaves and a Bud
  4. The Big Heart
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Dalit writer's autobiography provides a firsthand account of the caste-based discrimination he faced while working in a steel factory?

  1. Omprakash Valmiki
  2. Poomani
  3. Arundhati Roy
  4. U.R. Ananthamurthy
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Bama's novel "Karukku," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence her access to technology and education?

  1. She is denied access to computers and the internet.
  2. She is encouraged to pursue higher education in engineering.
  3. She is given preferential treatment in job opportunities.
  4. She is provided with free laptops and educational resources.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following novels by Arundhati Roy explores the relationship between caste, technology, and environmental degradation?

  1. The God of Small Things
  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
  3. Midnight's Children
  4. The Inheritance of Loss
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Perumal Murugan's novel "One Part Woman," how does the protagonist's caste identity affect her ability to access reproductive technologies?

  1. She is denied access to contraception and family planning services.
  2. She is given priority access to advanced fertility treatments.
  3. She is encouraged to undergo sterilization procedures.
  4. She is provided with comprehensive sex education and reproductive health resources.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Dalit writer's work focuses on the experiences of Dalit women in the context of caste, technology, and globalization?

  1. Meena Kandasamy
  2. Poomani
  3. Arundhati Roy
  4. U.R. Ananthamurthy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Samskara," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his access to modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.
  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.
  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.
  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following novels by Poomani explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the IT industry?

  1. Vekkai
  2. Ponniyin Selvan
  3. The God of Small Things
  4. One Part Woman
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Bama's short story "The Weavers," how does the protagonist's caste identity affect her ability to access digital technologies?

  1. She is denied access to smartphones and the internet.
  2. She is given priority access to online education and training programs.
  3. She is encouraged to use social media platforms to connect with others.
  4. She is provided with free laptops and tablets.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following novels by Mulk Raj Anand explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian railway system?

  1. Two Leaves and a Bud
  2. The Untouchables
  3. Coolie
  4. The Big Heart
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Perumal Murugan's novel "The Story of a Goat," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern veterinary technologies?

  1. He is denied access to animal vaccines and medicines.
  2. He is given priority access to government-sponsored veterinary services.
  3. He is encouraged to use traditional methods of animal care.
  4. He is provided with free training and resources on modern animal husbandry practices.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following novels by Bama explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian education system?

  1. Sangati
  2. Karukku
  3. The God of Small Things
  4. One Part Woman
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In U.R. Ananthamurthy's novel "Bharathipura," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.
  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.
  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.
  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following novels by Meena Kandasamy explores the theme of caste and technology in the context of the Indian healthcare system?

  1. When I Hit You
  2. The Gypsy Goddess
  3. The God of Small Things
  4. One Part Woman
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Poomani's novel "The Story of a Black Goat," how does the protagonist's caste identity influence his ability to access modern agricultural technologies?

  1. He is given preferential access to government subsidies and loans.
  2. He is denied access to modern irrigation systems and machinery.
  3. He is encouraged to adopt traditional farming practices.
  4. He is provided with free training and resources on sustainable agriculture.
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