Q. The novel “Coolie” was first published in the year _______.
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
1936
Indian Literature in English MCQs and Notes
Q. In “Dead Woman Walking”, the character Karaikal Ammayar also stands as a representative for __________ who are sexually exploited and later abandoned by men.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
dalit women
Q. Karaikal Ammaiyar takes the form of ___________ when she asks Lord Shiva to grant her a “ different form.
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
kali
Q. “Ammaiyar” in the legend of ‘Karaikkal Ammaiyar’ stands for ________
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
mother
Q. _______ is the fruit that magically appears in Karaikkal Ammaiyar’s hands when she prays to Lord Shiva.
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
mango
Q. The poem “Dead Woman Walking ” is based on the legendary story of _________.
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
karaikkal ammaiyar
Q. The poem ____________ is part of the collection titled “Ms Militancy” published in 2010.
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
dead woman walking
Q. _____________ is the author of “Dead Woman Walking”.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
meena kandaswamy
Q. Home can become a ______ for women as they face suppression and subjugation.
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
prison
Q. Who is the author of the poem “Home”?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
arundhati subramaniam