Which of Nissim Ezekiel's poems satirise Indians' use of English?
- A. 'Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T. S.'
- B. 'Philosophy'
- C. 'The Patriot' / 'Very Indian Poem in Indian English'
- D. 'Jewish Wedding in Bombay'
- E. 'Poet, Lover, Birdwatcher'
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Correct answer: A. A and C only
Explanation
The 'Very Indian Poems in Indian English' ('The Patriot', 'Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T. S.') mimic Indian English, with its overused present continuous ('I am standing for peace and non-violence').
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