Food and Caste in Popular Culture: Representations in Literature, Film, and Media

This quiz explores the representation of food and caste in popular culture, including literature, film, and media. It aims to shed light on the complex relationship between food, caste, and identity.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("Untouchable") by Mulk Raj Anand, the protagonist Bakha belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the lens of food?

\(\"Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)

Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("The God of Small Things") by Arundhati Roy, the character Estha is forbidden from eating with whom due to caste restrictions?

Her twin brother Rahel
Her cousin Sophie Mol
Her grandmother Mammachi
Her servant Velutha

Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian television show explores the theme of food and caste through the story of a Dalit chef?

\(\"MasterChef India\"\)
\(\"The Great Indian Baking Show\"\)
\(\"Naagin\"\)
\(\"Sacred Games\"\)

Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the film ("The Namesake"), the protagonist Gogol's grandmother disapproves of his relationship with Moushumi because she belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the lens of a Dalit woman's struggle to find a job as a cook?

\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)
\(\"Masaan\"\)

Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("A Fine Balance") by Rohinton Mistry, the character Dina Dalal is a member of which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Parsi

Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the story of a Dalit boy who is denied admission to a prestigious school?

\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)
\(\"Taare Zameen Par\"\)

Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("The White Tiger") by Aravind Adiga, the protagonist Balram Halwai belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the story of a Dalit woman who is forced to work as a manual scavenger?

\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)
\(\"Margarita with a Straw\"\)

Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("The Inheritance of Loss") by Kiran Desai, the character Sai Paraba belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the story of a Dalit boy who is forced to work as a bonded laborer?

\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)
\(\"Newton\"\)

Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("The Great Indian Novel") by Shashi Tharoor, the character Meera Bai belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian film explores the theme of caste discrimination through the story of a Dalit woman who is denied justice after being raped?

\(\"The Lunchbox\"\)
\(\"The Namesake\"\)
\(\"Slumdog Millionaire\"\)
\(\"Article 15\"\)

Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the novel ("The Lowland") by Jhumpa Lahiri, the character Subhash Mitra belongs to which caste?

Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra

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