literature medium MCQ

'Karukku' (1992), the first Tamil Dalit autobiography by a woman, was written by:

  1. Sivakami
  2. Bama
  3. Imayam
  4. Salma

Answer: Bama

Bama's 'Karukku' chronicles her experiences as a Dalit Christian woman in rural Tamil Nadu, highlighting the intersectionality of caste, religion, and gender.

Topic Indian Literature - Dalit
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, TNPSC