The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Mamang Dai is a celebrated writer and poet from Arunachal Pradesh, whose works often explore themes of nature and the environment, tribal identity and culture, and women’s issues. She is best known for her novel “A River Sutra” (1999), which won the Sahitya Akademi Award for English literature. Her other works include the poetry collection “The River and the Mountain” (1995) and the short story collection “The Legends of Pensam” (2002).
Dai’s writing is often praised for its lyrical beauty and its sensitive portrayal of the lives of women in India’s tribal communities. She has been described as “one of the most important voices in Indian literature today.”
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Nature and the environment: Dai’s writing often explores the relationship between humans and nature. In her novel “A River Sutra,” she writes about the river as a symbol of life and death, and the importance of respecting the natural world.
- Tribal identity and culture: Dai is a member of the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Her writing often explores the history and culture of her people. In her short story collection “The Legends of Pensam,” she tells stories about the gods and goddesses of the Adi people.
- Women’s issues: Dai is a feminist writer who is concerned with the rights of women in India. In her novel “A River Sutra,” she writes about the oppression of women in Indian society. She has also written about the issue of domestic violence in her short story collection “The Legends of Pensam.”