Triveni, CRM & Kashi Yatre

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Questions and Answers

In what language did Triveni write?

  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Kannada (correct)
  • Marathi

What type of problems did Triveni's stories usually address?

  • Complex psychological problems (correct)
  • Historical events
  • Political conspiracies
  • Science fiction themes

How did the narrator and others in the village receive their newspapers and magazines?

  • By bus (correct)
  • By train
  • By boat
  • By airplane

How old was the narrator when the story took place?

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Where did the narrator stay during the time described in the story?

<p>In a village in Karnataka (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of customer relationship management (CRM)?

<p>Enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key benefit of using CRM software?

<p>Centralized customer data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lead' typically refer to in a CRM context?

<p>A potential customer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department primarily uses CRM systems to manage interactions with customers?

<p>Marketing and Sales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dashboard in a CRM system primarily used for?

<p>Visualizing key performance indicators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the novel that was appearing as a serial in the Kannada weekly, Karmavirana?

<p>Kashi Yatre (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the novel Kashi Yatre, what does the old lady ultimately do with her savings?

<p>She gives them away to an orphan girl. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the grandmother identify with the protagonist in Kashi Yatre?

<p>She also never went to Kashi. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would the grandmother discuss the latest episode of Kashi Yatre with her friends?

<p>At the temple courtyard. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the children enjoying themselves at the wedding?

<p>They could eat and play endlessly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the grandmother react when the narrator returned from the wedding?

<p>She was in tears. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Avva' mean in the Kannada spoken in north Karnataka?

<p>Mother (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were the narrator and Avva sleeping when she wanted to speak to her?

<p>On the open terrace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the grandmother's actions during the Dassara festival?

<p>She touched the narrator's feet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the grandmother touch the narrator's feet?

<p>Out of respect for the narrator as a teacher. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the gift that the narrator gave to her grandmother?

<p>A copy of 'Kashi Yatre'. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator mean by saying her student 'passed with flying colours'?

<p>Her grandmother learned to read the novel quickly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Sudha Murty known for writing about?

<p>Common lives and human values. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what language does Sudha Murty primarily write?

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When was Sudha Murty born?

<p>1950 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the main characters in Sudha Murty's books?

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Flashcards

Setting of the Story

The narrator lived with her grandparents in a village in Karnataka when she was about twelve years old.

Paper Delivery

Newspapers arrived in the afternoon and weekly magazines came a day late due to poor transport.

Triveni

A popular Kannada writer known for her easy-to-read style and stories about complex psychological problems and died very young.

Triveni's Writing Style

Triveni's stories explored complex psychological issues in the lives of ordinary people.

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Triveni's Lasting Impact

Even after forty years, people still appreciate Triveni's novels.

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Karmavirana

A Kannada weekly magazine that published the novel Kashi Yatre as a serial.

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Kashi/Varanasi

A Hindu pilgrimage site; believed to be the ultimate place to attain 'punya' (merit).

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Old lady in Kashi Yatre

The protagonist of the novel Kashi Yatre who gives away her savings instead of going to Kashi.

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Krishnatakka

The narrator's grandmother who could not read but loved hearing the Kashi Yatre story.

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Savouring

To enjoy something slowly and thoroughly.

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Ardent

Showing strong feelings.

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Avva

Term for 'mother' in North Karnataka.

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Tears (in context)

A strong display of emotion, often intense.

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What is a flashcard?

A flashcard is a learning tool, typically a small card, with a question on one side and the answer on the other, used for memorization.

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What is a "term" on a flashcard?

The "term" is the word, phrase, or question presented on the front of a flashcard, prompting recall.

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What is a "definition" on a flashcard?

The "definition" is the explanation or answer provided on the back of a flashcard, clarifying the term.

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What is a "hint" on a flashcard?

A "hint" is a clue or suggestion given to aid memory recall of the term or definition.

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What is a "memory tip" on a flashcard?

A "memory tip" is a technique or mnemonic device used to enhance memorization and long-term recall.

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Touching Feet (Tradition)

Touching the feet of elders, God, or teachers is a traditional sign of respect.

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Kashi Yatre

The author bought 'Kashi Yatre' as a novel for her grandmother.

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Grandmother's Unusual Act

The grandmother touched the author's feet as a sign of respect for teaching her to read.

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Grandmother's Independence

The grandmother felt independent because she could now read novels confidently.

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Universal Respect

Respect should be given regardless of gender and age.

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Student Passed

After her grandmother read the title, the author knew her student had learned how to read.

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Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty is a Kannada writer known for novels, technical books, and short stories.

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Murty's Characters

Sudha Murty's stories often feature educated, principled women.

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