Nissim Ezekiel's Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.' satirizes_____.
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A.
the school politics involved in farewell parties
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B.
the way Indians are fond of partying
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C.
the way Indians use the English Language
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D.
the humour of a woman named Pushpa T.S.
Correct Answer:
C. the way Indians use the English Language
Explanation:
The correct answer is the way Indians use the English Language. Nissim Ezekiel's poem is a satirical parody of "Babu English," specifically mocking the common grammatical errors, improper use of continuous tenses, and literal translations from mother tongues used by some Indian speakers. By depicting a rambling farewell speech filled with digressions and linguistic quirks, Ezekiel highlights the superficiality of social rituals and the idiosyncratic way English is adapted in an Indian context. Therefore, the poem primarily satirizes the Indian use of English rather than the party itself.
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