Question

Why was the sale of arrack or toddy a problem for the women in the village of Dabugunta?

• A. The men would become a burden under intoxication as they could not even perform agricultural chores.
• B. Women in the village were angered at the death of Sitamma due to arrack.
• C. Menfolks would generally die after consuming arrack.
• D. Women would often become victims of domestic violence by the menfolk under the influence of alcohol.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Women would often become victims of domestic violence by the menfolk under the influence of alcohol.

Sale of arrack was a problem because the women in this village worked in the fields to earn money for their families, but their husbands would spend all the household savings to buy a local liquor called arrack or toddy. The women would also often become victims of domestic violence by the menfolks.