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DAILY DOSE #13: 10 MCQs on Diasporic Literature

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Here are 10 MCQs on Diasporic Literature with short explanations 1. Which of the following authors wrote The Namesake, a diasporic novel exploring identity and belonging?   a) Salman Rushdie   b) Jhumpa Lahiri   c) Meena Alexander   d) V.S. Naipaul   Answer: b) Jhumpa Lahiri   Explanation: The Namesake follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, an Indian-American navigating cultural duality. --- 2. V.S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas is set in which diasporic context?   a) British India   b) South Africa   c) Trinidad   d) London   Answer: c) Trinidad   Explanation: The novel depicts the struggles of an Indo-Trinidadian man to establish his identity and independence. --- 3. Which of the following is a key theme in diasporic literature?   a) Feudal loyalty   b) Industrial revolution   c) Displacement and nostalgia   d) Utopi...

Important Dalit Writers for NET English Literature Paper II

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Important Dalit Writers for NET English Literature Paper II  Dalit literature is a significant and influential part of Indian literature, representing the voices and experiences of the Dalit community. Here are some major Dalit writers, along with their biographies and important works: 🟥 B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956) Biography: - Born into a Dalit family in Mhow, India. - Educated at the University of Bombay, Columbia University, and the London School of Economics. - Key architect of the Indian Constitution and a leading social reformer who fought against social discrimination towards Dalits. Important Works: - "Annihilation of Caste": A critical examination of the caste system in India. - "The Buddha and His Dhamma": A book on Buddhism and its relevance to the Dalit movement. - "Who Were the Shudras?": An inquiry into the origins of the Shudra varna in India. 🟥 Om Prakash Valmiki (1950-2013) Biography: - Born in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India...