Question 1

Who is the writer who received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kendra Sahitya Akademy?

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Question 2

The Militant Dalit Movement started by Namdeo Dhasal

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The Militant Dalit Movement started by Namdeo Dhasal is known as the Dalit Panthers Movement, inspired by the Black Panther Party in the United States and aimed at combating caste discrimination and advocating for Dalit rights in India.

Question 3

The poem 'The Tree of Violence' draws its rhetorical energy from …….. sources.

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Question 4

When was the poem 'The Tree of Violence' written?

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The poem 'The Tree of Violence' was written by Nissim Ezekiel in 1975.

Question 5

Namdeo Dhasal's poem 'The Tree of Violence' focuses on the experiences of the ………

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Namdeo Dhasal's poem 'The Tree of Violence' focuses on the experiences of the Dalits, highlighting the struggles and injustices faced by this marginalized community in India. Dhasal, a Dalit poet and activist, used his writings to give voice to the oppressed and to challenge social injustices.

Question 6

Namdeo Dhasal received Padma Shri in the year………

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Namdeo Dhasal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 for his contributions to literature and social work.

Question 7

Who is the 'holyman' who is alarmed at the evil power of the tree of violence?

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Question 8

The poet of 'The Tree of Violence' says that we have to……… those who try to plant the seeds of violence in our soil.

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The correct answer is "Resist" because the poet's message in 'The Tree of Violence' is about opposing or standing against those who attempt to sow discord or violence, suggesting a call to action against such negative influences.

Quiz 6: Literature, Human Rights, and Caste Identity in India