Question 1

Which work made SarankumarLimbale famous in literature?&#10;A)akkarmashi&#10;B)towards an aesthetics of dalit literature&#10;C)black dance&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

towards an aesthetics of dalit literature&#10;

Question 2

Which is the autobiographical novel of Sarankumar Limbale?&#10;A)akkarmashi&#10;B)jootan&#10;C)aamen&#10;D)none of these

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"Akkarmashi" is the autobiographical novel written by Sarankumar Limbale. It narrates his experiences of growing up as a Dalit in India, focusing on the struggles and discrimination faced by those at the bottom of the caste hierarchy.

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'Akkarmashi '?&#10;A)dalit&#10;B)hungry&#10;C)out caste&#10;D)upper caste

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'Akkarmashi' is a Marathi term that translates to 'out caste' or 'illegitimate', often used to describe someone who is marginalized or excluded from the traditional caste system.

Question 4

What makes Dalit Literature different from the mainstream literature?&#10;A)style&#10;B)vibrant expression&#10;C)content&#10;D)all of them

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Dalit literature is distinguished from mainstream literature by its unique style, vibrant expression, and content, which often focuses on the struggles, injustices, and perspectives of the Dalit community, making all of these elements integral to its distinction.

Question 5

Which of the following features forms a reason for the suppression of Dalit?&#10;A)caste&#10;B)class&#10;C)occupation&#10;D)all of them

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The suppression of Dalits is influenced by a combination of factors including caste, class, and occupation. These elements are deeply intertwined in many societies, particularly in India, where the caste system historically dictated social status, economic opportunities, and occupation roles, leading to systemic suppression of Dalits across these dimensions.

Question 6

Which character is considered as the forefather of dalits?&#10;A)rama&#10;B)ekalavya&#10;C)sita&#10;D)brahma

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Ekalavya is often considered a symbol of resilience and talent in the face of social injustice, particularly among the Dalit community. His story from the Mahabharata, where he was denied education by Dronacharya due to his low birth but still excelled in archery, resonates with the struggles against caste discrimination.

Question 7

What is the aim of Dalit literature?&#10;A)submission&#10;B)agreement&#10;C)observation&#10;D)protest

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Dalit literature aims to protest against the injustices and discrimination faced by Dalits in society, highlighting their struggles and advocating for equality and justice.

Question 8

To which community Limbale belonged?&#10;A)mahar&#10;B)chuhra&#10;C)pulaya&#10;D)none of these

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Limbale belonged to the Mahar community, which is a Dalit community primarily found in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Question 9

Who is the author of 'Kandathi'?&#10;A)hirabansode&#10;B)k k s das&#10;C)raghavanatholi&#10;D)c. Ayyappan

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'Kandathi' is a famous poem written by Raghavanatholi.

Question 10

Where does the hungry woman wait?&#10;A)at home&#10;B)before the garbage&#10;C)in the road&#10;D)at the beach

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The phrase "hungry woman" waiting "before the garbage" suggests she might be waiting for food that could be discarded, indicating a situation of extreme need or poverty. This choice aligns with scenarios where individuals in dire circumstances might wait for food. The other options do not directly relate to the context of hunger.

Question 11

How is the face of the parting day?&#10;A)beautiful&#10;B)tired&#10;C)hungry&#10;D)swollen

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Question 12

Where does Kandathi live?&#10;A)in the street&#10;B)at the river bank&#10;C)in the pitch black hut&#10;D)none of these

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Question 13

What is guarded by Kandathi?&#10;A)a fresh meal&#10;B)a cold meal&#10;C)money&#10;D)gold

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Question 14

What was broken by the hands of Kandathi?&#10;A)the caste system&#10;B)hypocrisy&#10;C)stones&#10;D)none of these

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Question 15

How do the people water the seeds in the fields?&#10;A)from the river&#10;B)with tears&#10;C)from the ponds&#10;D)using machines

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Question 16

What was vanished in the wild?&#10;A)team&#10;B)sons&#10;C)carts&#10;D)clans

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Question 17

Which word shows the poverty of the working class people in Kandathi?&#10;A)empty hovels&#10;B)groaned&#10;C)treacherous&#10;D)full barns

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Question 18

Kandathi had shrunken in to an old &#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)sickle&#10;B)crone&#10;C)metal&#10;D)none of these

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Question 19

What/who nursed the child?&#10;A)mother&#10;B)nature&#10;C)tears&#10;D)whole community

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Question 20

To which thing, life of the out caste is compared with?&#10;A)coconut tree&#10;B)coconut shell&#10;C)coconut husk&#10;D)none of these

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Question 21

What was crushed by the rushing feet?&#10;A)child&#10;B)handful of rice&#10;C)tear drops&#10;D)none of these

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Question 22

What was the reason behind the battle?&#10;A)water&#10;B)rice&#10;C)food&#10;D)garments

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Question 23

What does the mother want?&#10;A)rice&#10;B)water&#10;C)coins&#10;D)a piece of land

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Question 24

According to Raj Gowthaman, any one who is &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. dalit can produce dalit literature.&#10;A)inborn as&#10;B)brought up as&#10;C)ideologically&#10;D)none of these

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Question 25

Who provided the current position to the Dalits?&#10;A)writers&#10;B)dominant society&#10;C)cultural issues&#10;D)brahmins

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Deck 1: Sarankumar Limbale and Dalit Literature