Mahesh Dattani’s play, 'Tara' (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
'Tara', written by Mahesh Dattani, is an influential social realistic drama. The story of this play touches deep themes such as gender discrimination, family bias and self-confidence. The play specifically reflects the poignant story of two twin siblings-Tara and Chandan-whose lives are affected by social mindset and family decisions.
This post has important multiple choice questions (MCQs) and answers on the basis of the play, 'Tara'. These will help students in examination preparation, lesson and literary analysis. These questions are particularly useful for class 12th level students.
MCQ Quiz - Based on the play, 'Tara'
1. Who is the author of the drama 'Tara'?
A. Vijay Tendulkar
B. Mahesh Dattani
C. Mohan Rakesh
D. Girish Karnad
Answer: B. Mahesh Dattani
2. What is the relationship between Chandan and Tara in the drama 'Tara'?
A. Husband and wife
B. Siblings (twins)
C. Classist
D. Cousin and sister
Answer: B. Siblings (twins)
3. Which organ associated with Tara and Chandan's body was separated during the operation?
A. Head
B. Hand
C. Foot
D. Heart
Answer: C. Foot
4. What is the main theme of the play?
A. Development of science
B. War and Peace
C. Gender discrimination and family injustice
D. Politics
Answer: C. Gender discrimination and family injustice
5. Why was Tara not given his right part?
A. His mother wanted this
B. Doctor's mistake
C. Family's priority towards male side
D. Chandan forced
Answer: C. Priority towards male side of the family
6. What spirit does the character of 'Chandan' struggle in the play?
A. Anger
B. Self -aggression
C. Hate
D. Jealousy
Answer: B. Self -aggression
7. The drama 'Tara' was originally written in which language?
A. Hindi
B. English
C. Tamil
D. Kannada
Answer: B. English
8. What is the main symbol of Tara drama?
A. Education
B. Doctor
C. Operation and body division
D. Marriage
Answer: C. Operation and Body Division
9. What work does Chandan do by which he expresses his feelings?
A. draws picture
B. writes Diary
C. Writes play
D. Writes story
Answer: D. Writes story
10. What is the main objective of the play?
A. Entertaining
B. Historical information
C. To highlight social injustice
D. Religious teaching
Answer: C. To highlight social injustice
11. What is Tara's father's name?
A. Raman
B. Patel
C. Shekhar
D. Rajan
Answer: B. Patel
12. What is Tara's mother's name?
A. Geeta
B. Bharti
C. Sunita
D. Radha
Answer: B. Bharti
13. What does Chandan do in the drama at the end?
A. Goes abroad
B. quarrels with Tara
C. commits suicide
D. Writes his story
Answer: D. Write his story
14. Who is a doctor in Tara's operation?
A. Neighbor
B. Dattani
C. Her maternal grandfather
D. Uncle
Answer: C. Her maternal grandfather
15. Which place does the play start from?
A. Hospital
B. Mumbai's road
C. in a flat
D. in school
Answer: C. in a flat
16. The play, "Tara" highlights which social issue the most?
A. unemployment
B. Corruption
C. Gender discrimination and family bias
D. Flaws of education system
Answer: C. Gender discrimination and family bias
17. The time of the play is depicted in which decade?
A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s
D. 1990s
Answer: C. 1980s
18. What is the symbolically shown in the play 'Tara'?
A. Self-love
B. Neglect the rights of girls
C. War and Politics
D. Science achievements
Answer: B. Neglect the rights of girls
19. What is the cause of Tara's death?
A. Car Accident
B. Suicide
C. Disease and post -operation condition
D. School's negligence
Answer: C. Disease and post -operation condition
20. Where does Chandan live at the end of the play?
A. America
B. London
C. Bangalore
D. Delhi
Answer: B. London
21. What is the original message of the play 'Tara'?
A. Glory of family love
B. Strength of science
C. The consequences of gender distinction
D. Importance of Education
Answer: C. The ill effects of gender distinction
22. Which facility was given to Chandan compared to Tara?
A. Meditation
B. Better treatment
C. A healthy leg
D. Travel abroad
Answer: C. A healthy leg
23. In which character is more shown in the drama "Guilt".
A. Doctor
B. Chandan
C. Father (Patel)
D. Neighbors
Answer: B. Chandan
24. In which style is the drama 'Tara' written?
A. Historical
B. Social realistic
C. secret and adventure
D. Romantic drama
Answer: B. Social realistic
25. How does Chandan express their feelings?
A. in poetry
B. in the novel
C. In autobiography
D. in drama
Answer: C. In autobiography
26. Who took the decision of Tara's operation?
A. Patel and Doctor
B. Tara herself
C. Chandan
D. Doctor without advice
Answer: A. Patel and Doctor
27. What is the character of 'Tara' in the drama?
A. Selfishness
B. power and sensitivity
C. Rebellion
D. Freedom
Answer: B. power and sensitivity
28. Who said "She is more intelligent than I am" in the play?
A. Doctor
B. Chandan
C. Patel
D. Bharti
Answer: B. Chandan
29. How is the character of "Patel" in the play?
A. Sensitive and Assistant
B. Rigid and ambitious
C. Religious
D. Sneaky
Answer: B. Rigid and ambitious
30. What is the main objective of the drama 'Tara'?
A. Entertainment of the audience
B. To motivate for education
C. To bring gender justice and awareness in society
D. Promoting English language
Answer: C. To bring gender justice and awareness in society
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