Question 14 English Language 2011 Medium MCQ +1.00 marks · -0.25 negative

In Mann Joseph's debut novel Serious Men, the protagonist, Ayyan Mani; is a scheming Dalit-Buddhist who almost gets away with passing off his partially deaf son, Adi, as a prodigy, a genius who can recite the first 1,000 prime numbers. The garb of satire- where almost every…

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Which of the following statements is least likely to be inferred from this passage:

A. The author of Serious Men has used the literary device of satire to present an unflattering picture of women characters B. Issues of representation to minorities have been debated extensively in American literature. C. The writer of this passage believes that engagement with Dalits is necessary only because such engagement affirms the importance of identity politics. D. The writer believes that Rohinton Mistry presented a stereotypical representation of Dalits character in his book.

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