Question

Based on your understanding of Nectar in a Sieve, which of the following is an accurate statement about its setting? Nectar in a Sieve takes place during a span of about thirty years in the first half of the 20th century. Nectar in a Sieve takes place in 1980s in India. Nectar in Sieve takes place in 1990s in India. Nectar in Sieve takes place in 1970s.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nectar in a Sieve takes place during a span of about thirty years in the first half of the 20th century.

Explanation:

The novel Nectar in a Sieve takes place during a span of about thirty years during the first half of the 20th century. There are several reasons why we can assume this. First of all, the protagonist, Rukmani narrates her life. We know that she is twelve when the story begins, and that she is an adult woman with an adult child when Nathan dies. We also know that the novel chronicles a period of intense urban development in India. This is most similar to the early 20th century. Finally, we know that the novel was published in 1954.

Answer 2

Although the author Kamala Markandaya does not specify whether the novel takes place during pre- or post-colonial times, readers can assume that it takes place during a span of about thirty years in the first half of the 20th century.