Which of the following statements about Dalit literature are correct?
(A) Dalit writers insist on using their own imageries rooted in their own experiences.
(B) Many felt that the highflown social imageries of mainstream society would reveal the truth rather than hide it.
(C) Dalit literature gives a call for social and cultural revolt.
(D) While some emphasise the cultural struggle for dignity and identity, others also bring in the economic dimensions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, C and D only
(A) Dalit writers insist on using their own imageries rooted in their own experiences. — Correct. Dalit writers insist on imageries and expressions that come from their own experiences and perceptions.
(B) Many felt that the highflown social imageries of mainstream society would reveal the truth rather than hide it. — Incorrect. The statement is reversed. Many Dalit writers felt that the highflown imagery of mainstream society would hide the truth.
(C) Dalit literature gives a call for social and cultural revolt. — Correct. Dalit literature calls for social and cultural revolt against the order that kept Dalits down.
(D) While some emphasise the cultural struggle for dignity and identity, others also bring in the economic dimensions. — Correct. Some writers stress the cultural struggle for dignity and identity. Others also bring in the structural features of society, including the economic side.
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