MCQs- life and works of Kamala Das
- What is Kamala Das famous for?
a. Her poetry and short stories b. Her paintings and sculptures c. Her political activism d. Her career as a journalist
Answer: a. Her poetry and short stories
- Kamala Das was born in which city?
a. Kolkata b. Mumbai c. Chennai d. Thrissur
Answer: d. Thrissur
- What was Kamala Das's first book of poetry called?
a. Summer in Calcutta b. The Descendants c. Only the Soul Knows How to Sing d. My Story
Answer: a. Summer in Calcutta
- Which of the following statements about Kamala Das is true?
a. She wrote in English and Malayalam. b. She wrote only in English. c. She wrote only in Malayalam. d. She wrote in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Answer: a. She wrote in English and Malayalam.
- What was the pen name Kamala Das used when she wrote in Malayalam?
a. Madhavikutty b. Sarojini Naidu c. Amrita Pritam d. Mahadevi Varma
Answer: a. Madhavikutty
- Which of the following themes did Kamala Das often explore in her writing?
a. Feminism and gender roles b. Environmentalism and conservation c. Historical fiction and mythology d. Science fiction and fantasy
Answer: a. Feminism and gender roles
- Kamala Das was awarded which of the following prizes for her contribution to literature?
a. Sahitya Akademi Award b. Booker Prize c. Pulitzer Prize d. Nobel Prize
Answer: a. Sahitya Akademi Award
- What was the title of Kamala Das's controversial autobiography?
a. The Descendants b. The God of Small Things c. The Golden Gate d. My Story
Answer: d. My Story
- In which year did Kamala Das pass away?
a. 2001 b. 2008 c. 2013 d. 2017
Answer: a. 2001
- Kamala Das was known for her unconventional writing style and her exploration of taboo subjects. Which of the following themes did she NOT write about?
a. Sexuality and desire b. Religion and spirituality c. Politics and activism d. Science and technology
Answer: d. Science and technology
- Kamala Das was the first Indian woman to do what?
a. Win the Nobel Prize in Literature b. Write an autobiography in English c. Represent India in the United Nations d. Become a member of parliament
Answer: b. Write an autobiography in English
- What was Kamala Das's relationship with her mother like?
a. They were very close and had a loving relationship. b. They were estranged and did not have a good relationship. c. They had a complex relationship with ups and downs. d. Kamala Das did not have a mother.
Answer: c. They had a complex relationship with ups and downs.
- Kamala Das was born into which religious community?
a. Hindu b. Muslim c. Christian d. Sikh
Answer: a. Hindu
- Which of the following books was NOT written by Kamala Das?
a. Alphabet of Lust b. My Grandmother's House c. A Doll for the Child Prostitute d. God of Small Things
Answer: d. God of Small Things
- Kamala Das was a member of which political party in India?
a. Indian National Congress b. Bharatiya Janata Party c. Communist Party of India d. Aam Aadmi Party
Answer: a. Indian National Congress
- Which of the following statements about Kamala Das's writing style is true?
a. She used simple and straightforward language. b. She used complex and ornate language. c. She used a lot of slang and colloquialisms. d. She used a lot of jargon and technical terms.
Answer: a. She used simple and straightforward language.
- Kamala Das's poetry often deals with themes of love and desire. What was the title of her most famous love poem?
a. The Descendants b. Only the Soul Knows How to Sing c. An Introduction d. The Sunshine Cat
Answer: c. An Introduction
- Which of the following statements about Kamala Das's personal life is true?
a. She was married only once and remained faithful to her husband throughout her life. b. She was married multiple times and had several affairs. c. She was married once but had multiple affairs outside of her marriage. d. She was never married and lived as a single woman.
Answer: b. She was married multiple times and had several affairs.
- Kamala Das was known for her outspokenness and her willingness to speak openly about taboo topics. Which of the following topics did she NOT speak openly about?
a. Her own sexuality b. The caste system in India c. Her struggles with mental illness d. Her relationship with her mother
Answer: b. The caste system in India
- Kamala Das's writing is often described as feminist. Which of the following statements about her feminism is true?
a. She was a strong advocate of women's rights and believed in complete gender equality. b. She believed that men were inherently superior to women and that women should accept their subordinate role in society. c. She believed that women should have equal rights to men but did not support radical feminist ideas. d. She did not consider herself a feminist and did not write about feminist issues.
Answer: a. She was a strong advocate of women's rights and believed in complete gender equality.
- What was the pen name that Kamala Das used when she wrote in Malayalam?
a. Madhavikutty b. Kamala Surayya c. Anandamayi Das d. Anjali Das
Answer: a. Madhavikutty
- Kamala Das was born in which Indian state?
a. Kerala b. Tamil Nadu c. Karnataka d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: a. Kerala
- Kamala Das's autobiography, "My Story," was originally written in which language?
a. English b. Hindi c. Malayalam d. Tamil
Answer: c. Malayalam
- In which year did Kamala Das pass away?
a. 2001 b. 2009 c. 2012 d. 2018
Answer: a. 2001
- Which of the following statements about Kamala Das's poetry is true?
a. Her poetry is always serious and introspective. b. Her poetry is full of humor and satire. c. Her poetry is often melancholy and nostalgic. d. Her poetry is heavily influenced by classical Indian literature.
Answer: c. Her poetry is often melancholy and nostalgic.
- Which of the following statements about Kamala Das's religious beliefs is true?
a. She was a devout Hindu and wrote extensively about Hindu mythology. b. She converted to Christianity in her later years and wrote about her faith. c. She was an atheist and did not believe in any religion. d. She explored a variety of religious traditions in her writing but did not identify with any one religion.
Answer: d. She explored a variety of religious traditions in her writing but did not identify with any one religion.
- What was Kamala Das's attitude towards her critics?
a. She was indifferent to their opinions and did not care what they thought of her work. b. She welcomed criticism as a way to improve her writing. c. She was deeply hurt by negative reviews and often responded with anger. d. She ignored her critics completely and refused to engage with them.
Answer: c. She was deeply hurt by negative reviews and often responded with anger.
- Which of the following themes did Kamala Das NOT explore in her writing?
a. Love and desire b. Politics and social justice c. Death and mortality d. Nature and the environment
Answer: d. Nature and the environment
- Kamala Das was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in which year?
a. 1965 b. 1985 c. 1995 d. 2005
Answer: b. 1985
- Kamala Das's poetry often deals with themes of:
a. Feminism and gender identity b. Nationalism and patriotism c. Capitalism and consumerism d. Spirituality and mysticism
Answer: a. Feminism and gender identity
- Kamala Das was known for her bold and frank portrayal of:
a. Sexual desire and relationships b. Political corruption and injustice c. Environmental degradation and pollution d. Class inequality and poverty
Answer: a. Sexual desire and relationships
- Kamala Das's poetry is characterized by:
a. Rhyme and meter b. Free verse and vivid imagery c. Formal structure and traditional themes d. Esoteric symbolism and allegory
Answer: b. Free verse and vivid imagery
- Kamala Das was married at the age of:
a. 16 b. 18 c. 20 d. 22
Answer: b. 18
- Kamala Das's poetry has been translated into which languages?
a. English, Hindi, and Malayalam b. English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil c. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu d. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada
Answer: c. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu
- Kamala Das's poetry collection "The Old Playhouse and Other Poems" deals with the themes of:
a. Marriage and relationships b. Death and mortality c. Childhood and nostalgia d. Social inequality and injustice
Answer: a. Marriage and relationships
- Kamala Das was known for her controversial statements about:
a. Politics and politicians b. Religion and spirituality c. Women's rights and gender equality d. Environmental issues and conservation
Answer: b. Religion and spirituality
- Kamala Das's poetry often reflects her personal experiences and emotions, and is considered to be:
a. Confessional poetry b. Romantic poetry c. Metaphysical poetry d. Epic poetry
Answer: a. Confessional poetry
- Kamala Das was born in which Indian state?
a. Kerala b. Tamil Nadu c. Maharashtra d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a. Kerala
- What was Kamala Das's pen name?
a. Kamalika Das b. Kamalamma Das c. Madhavikutty d. Sumangala Das
Answer: c. Madhavikutty
- Kamala Das's autobiography, "My Story," was originally written in which language?
a. English b. Hindi c. Malayalam d. Tamil
Answer: c. Malayalam
- Kamala Das's poetry collection "The Descendants" deals with the theme of:
a. Colonialism and imperialism b. Nature and the environment c. Family and ancestry d. Human rights and social justice
Answer: c. Family and ancestry
- Kamala Das's poetry is known for its:
a. Feminist themes and sensibilities b. Mythological allusions and references c. Political commentary and critique d. Romantic and sentimental tone
Answer: a. Feminist themes and sensibilities
- Kamala Das was a member of which political party in India?
a. Indian National Congress b. Communist Party of India c. Bharatiya Janata Party d. None of the above
Answer: d. None of the above
- Kamala Das's poem "An Introduction" is known for its famous line:
a. "I am not I" b. "I am the sum of everything" c. "I am a woman and I am proud" d. "I am the voice of the voiceless"
Answer: a. "I am not I"
- Kamala Das's poetry collection "Padmavati the Harlot and Other Stories" is a retelling of stories from which epic?
a. Ramayana b. Mahabharata c. Bhagavata Purana d. Vedas
Answer: b. Mahabharata
- Kamala Das was known for her contribution to which literary genre?
a. Poetry b. Fiction c. Drama d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
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