Untouchables

In which year the book untouchable was published?

• 1985

• 1935

• 1873

• 1835

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For what reason priest KaliNath accused Sohini?

• For entering the temple which is forbidden for the untouchables

• For touching him that makes him polluted

• For fetching water from the public well

• For proposing him

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When Bakha delivered the injured upper caste boy to his home, how the boy's mom reacted?

• She thanked Bakha and gave him food

• She screamed at him because she knew Bakah as a sweeper

• She praised Bakah for his dedication

• She beated her son for playing on the streets

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lowest class of people in the caste system of Hinduism, do all the dirty work of society

• Brahmins

• varnas

• Kshatriyas

• Untouchables

the divisions or social classes in India. Although not as strong as it once was, there are still restrictions on communication and interactions between groups.

• untouchable

• caste

• karma

• dharma

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In India's class system, untouchables were considered to be lower than dirt. Untouchables were not allowed to touch members of other classes, enter their houses, or draw water from the same wells. In some places untouchable were not allowed to cast their shadow on anyone in another class. What do the underlined words mean?

• Untouchables lived below ground.

• Untouchables were low, but dirty people were lower.

• Untouchables were worms.

• Being untouchable was as low as one could get.

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What is the primary theme explored in the novel 'Untouchable' by Mulk Raj Anand?

• Social injustice and caste discrimination

• Romantic love and betrayal

• Adventure and exploration

• Technological advancement

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Who is the protagonist of the novel 'Untouchable'?

• Bakha

• Rama

• Sohini

• Kali Nath

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Untouchable' to highlight the plight of the lower caste?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Allegory

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In 'Untouchable', what job does Bakha perform?

• Teacher

• Sweeper

• Priest

• Farmer

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