This task given by Prof. Dr Dilip Barad sir.
The MINISTRY of UTMOST HAPPINESS
1) Read - The Reader’s Digest Book of English Grammar and Comprehension for Very Young Children By S. Tilottama - Give answers to the questions asked regarding any three stories. Questions are given at the end of each story.
💥Frist Story (The Old Man & His Son)
1.Why did the villagers cry more for the shambling wreck?
👉The villager cry more for the shambling wreck because Ahmed Ganai was killed.
2. Why did the wreck shamble?
👉Wreck Shamble because his boy was killed.
💥News
Why did the cattle cross the LoC?
C. Neither of the above
💥The Careerist
A. The Army
💥The Nobel Prize Winner
Q.1 Why was Mattoo shot?
A. because he was a Hindu
Q.2 Who could the unknown gunman have been?
A . Islamist militant who thought all kafirs should be killed
2) Three points mentioned in the photo of board-work.
1. List of Character
Mulakat Ali
Jahanara Begam
Aftab or Anjum
Temujn
Changez khan
Brote Khatum
Hazrat Sarmad
Kulsoom Bi
Bombay silk
Mary
Gudija Bulbul
Bismillah (Bimla)
Razia
Nimmo
Abhay Chand
Saeeda
Ziauddin - Blind imam
Zainab - a baby
Zakir mia
Gupta
Saddam Hussein ( Daya Chand)
Biplab Dasgupta
Chitra
Rabia
Amia
Captain Amrik Singh
lovleen singh (Wife)
ACP Pinky Sodhi
Balbir Sodhi
S. Tilottama Nagraj Hariharan
Musa Yeswi
Arifa (wife)
Jebeen( daughter)
Khadija Aijaz
Jebeen the second
Revathy ( comrade)
Udaya (Maase)
Dr. Azad Bhartiya
Jalil Qadri
2.Summary
"The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" is a novel by Arundhati Roy that tells the story of several characters living in India, primarily in Delhi and Kashmir. The novel is structured non-linearly, with multiple storylines and flashbacks that interconnect throughout the book.
The main protagonist of the story is Anjum, a transgender woman who was born as Aftab. Anjum runs a guesthouse in Delhi that becomes a central meeting point for the other characters. She meets Tilo, a former student activist, who becomes her close friend and confidante. Musa, a Kashmiri militant, is introduced through Tilo's story and becomes her love interest. Saddam Hussein, a young boy, becomes friends with Tilo and Anjum and accompanies them on their journeys.
The novel is also concerned with the conflict in Kashmir. Musa's story represents the struggle for independence and autonomy that has been going on in Kashmir for decades. Anjum's own journey takes her to Kashmir, where she encounters a group of women who have been raped and tortured by the Indian army. The stories of these women are woven into the larger narrative of the novel, highlighting the pervasive violence and injustice that is inflicted upon the people of Kashmir.
Throughout the novel, there are many flashbacks and stories that provide context for the characters' experiences and motivations. The narrative structure of the book is intentionally fragmented, reflecting the disjointed experiences of the characters and the broader political landscape of India. The nonlinear structure also allows Roy to explore different themes and ideas in a nonlinear fashion, highlighting the complexity and interconnectedness of the characters' lives.
In addition to the themes of gender identity, love, and political activism, "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" also explores the intersections of class, religion, and caste in Indian society. Anjum's experiences as a hijra (transgender) person highlight the ways in which marginalization and discrimination intersect with other forms of social inequality. Tilo's story, meanwhile, highlights the ways in which religion and caste can be used to divide people and perpetuate oppression.
The novel concludes with a sense of hope and resilience, with the characters continuing to fight for justice and dignity in the face of overwhelming odds. While the issues explored in the novel are complex and often bleak, Roy ultimately suggests that there is hope for change, as long as people are willing to continue the struggle for justice and freedom. Overall, "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of life in contemporary India.
3.Fact and Fiction
Mr. Aggarwal 🠆 Arvind Kejriwal
Trapped Rabbit 🠆 Manmohan Singh
Gujarat's Beloved (Lalla) 🠆 Narendra Modi
Lisping Poet Prime Minister 🠆 Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Tubby old Gandhian 🠆 Anna Hazare
Gujrat Riots 2002 🠆 In the novel Anjum and Zakir Mian travel to Ahmedabad, Gujarat during 2002 Riots in reaction to Godhra train coach burning in which 56 pilgrims died.
Una Case 🠆 In the novel Saddam Hussein (Daya Chand) refers to Una flogging of Dalit - chamars by Cow - Vigilantes.
3) Write about any one theme or character of the novel with the help of Chat OpenAI GPT. Ask to Chat GPT and put screenshot as well as copy-paste the answer generated by this response generator.
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