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S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous)

CAT-II Examination           Date : 5/2/2021

20PELCT1004 -Indian Writings in English               

Max. Marks : 15 Marks            Duration :2hours

Section A (15*1=15 marks)

Answer ALL questions
1.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
In Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'Purdah' why does the poet bring in the imagery of a dead body in a coffin?

A.)
To show the futility of life without freedom

B.)
to show the lack of dignity experienced by the poetic persona

C.)
to show the loss of identity of the poetic persona
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D.)
All of the above

2.
(K,CO) =(
2,
2).
In Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'Purdah' , how does the poetic persona remember 'things from someone else's life?

A.)
Because her memory fuses with that of all women

B.)
Because of the collective consciousness

C.)
Because of the sisterhood

D.)
All of the above
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3.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
In Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'Purdah' , the poetic persona compares herself to ___________

A.)
Clod of earth
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B.)
dead men

C.)
light

D.)
All of the above

4.
(K,CO) =(
1,
1).
For which organization’s Annual Conference did Ambedkar prepare his speech titled “Annihilation of Caste”

A.)
Brahmo Samaj

B.)
Buddhist Convention

C.)
Jat-Pat-Todak Mandal
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D.)
Lahore Hindu Conference

5.
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1,
2).
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According to Amartya Sen Indian Secularism focuses primarily on ___________

A.)
Neutrality between different religions
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B.)
Prohibition of religious associations in state activities

C.)
Both A and B

D.)
None of the above

6.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
According to Amartya Sen the french government's decision to ban head scarves by Muslim women students is ___________

A.)
justified on the grounds of violating secularism

B.)
is justified to emphasize the neutrality of the state

C.)
is justified as the state needs to be equidistant from different religions

D.)
None of the above
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7.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
In Khuswant Sigh's 'Train to Pakistan', which of the following is a brick building in the Mano Majra

A.)
Lala Ram Lal's house

B.)
Sikh temple

C.)
Mosque

D.)
All of the above
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8.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
In Khuswant Sigh's 'Train to Pakistan', Why does Iqbal go to the Sikh temple when he lands in Mano Majro?

A.)
To offer his prayers

B.)
Seeking accomodation
::

C.)
To meet Bhai Meet Singh

D.)
All of the above

9.
(K,CO) =(
1,
1).
In Khuswant Sigh's 'Train to Pakistan', who calls for prayer in the Mosque in Mano Majra?

A.)
Bhai Meet Singh

B.)
Imam Baksh
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C.)
Khair Dina

D.)
None of the above

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10.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
In Khushwant Sigh's 'Train to Pakistan', who is the magistrate and deputy commissioner of the district?

A.)
Banta Singh

B.)
Hukum Chand
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C.)
Chundunnugger Inspector

D.)
None of the above

11.
(K,CO) =(
1,
2).
Why did the Mano Majro Hindus refuse to take care of the property of their Muslim Neighbours?

A.)
They felt property will poison people's minds
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B.)
They felt loyalty to the fellow villagers was very important

C.)
They were afraid of Malli and his gang

D.)
All of the above

12.
(K,CO) =(
1,
3).
What does B.R.Ambedkar consider as nonsense when used to defend Caste system?

A.)
Eugenics

B.)
Heredity

C.)
Genetics

D.)
All of the above
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13.
(K,CO) =(
2,
1).
In Mahesh Dattani's play 'Tara' Dan is shown removing various masks that he had carefully assumed during his stay in London.
Which is the identity that Dan feels difficult to drop?

A.)
The handicapped Intellectual mask

B.)
Desperate immigrant

C.)
The mysterious brown with the phoney accent
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D.)
Freak

14.
(K,CO) =(
1,
1).
Who is the king who argued "Depreciation should be for specific reason only, because the sects of other people all deserve
reverence for one reason or another'

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A.)
Akbar

B.)
Ashoka
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C.)
Aurangazeb

D.)
None of the above

15.
(K,CO) =(
1,
1).
In Mahesh Dattani's play 'Tara' which is the movie that Roopa wants to watch along with Chandan that has resemblance to the
central theme of the play

A.)
Fatal Attraction

B.)
Sophie's Choice
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C.)
She-Devil

D.)
Snow white and the seven Dwarves

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