Modern Hindi/Regional — Set 4
Books & Authors · आधुनिक हिंदी/क्षेत्रीय · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which author wrote the famous play 'Ashadh Ka Ek Din'?
Correct Answer: C. Mohan Rakesh
• **Mohan Rakesh** = He wrote 'Ashadh Ka Ek Din', considered the first modern Hindi play. • **Kalidasa** — The play offers a fictionalized account of the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa's life. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bhisham Sahni]: Known for 'Tamas'; [Jagdish Chandra Mathur]: Famous for plays like 'Konark'; [Upendranath Ashk]: Not associated with 'Ashadh Ka Ek Din'.
The Kannada novel 'Chidambara Rahasya' was authored by which writer?
Correct Answer: D. K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi
• **K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi** = He authored the Kannada novel 'Chidambara Rahasya', a detective-cum-philosophical work. • **Sahitya Akademi Award** — 'Chidambara Rahasya' won this prestigious literary award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [S.L. Bhyrappa]: Known for 'Parva' and 'Aavarana'; [Chandrashekhara Kambara]: Famous for plays and novels like 'Karimayi'; [K. Shivarama Karanth]: Renowned for 'Mookajjiya Kanasugalu'.
Who is the author of the Bengali novel 'Aranyak', which explores man's relationship with the forest?
Correct Answer: A. Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
• **Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay** = He authored the Bengali novel 'Aranyak', based on his experiences in Bihar's forest lands. • **Bihar** — The author based 'Aranyak' on his experiences working in the forest lands of this state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sarat Chandra]: Known for 'Devdas' and 'Parineeta'; [Manik Bandyopadhyay]: Famous for 'Padma Nadir Majhi'; [Sunil Gangopadhyay]: Not associated with 'Aranyak'.
The novel 'Paraja', depicting the life of an Odisha tribe, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Gopinath Mohanty
• **Gopinath Mohanty** = He authored 'Paraja', a profound social novel about an Odisha tribal community's struggle for survival. • **1973** — Gopinath Mohanty received the Jnanpith Award in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Pratibha Ray]: Known for 'Yajnaseni'; [Kanhu Charan Mohanty]: Famous for 'Ha Anna'; [Harekrushna Mahatab]: A prominent political figure and writer.
Which Gujarati poet wrote the famous work 'Mansai Na Diva'?
Correct Answer: D. Zaverchand Meghani
• **Zaverchand Meghani** = He was the Gujarati poet who wrote 'Mansai Na Diva', a compilation highlighting humanity in outlaws. • **Rashtriya Shayar** — Mahatma Gandhi bestowed this title upon Zaverchand Meghani. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Umashankar Joshi]: Known for 'Nishith'; [Narmad]: Considered the pioneer of modern Gujarati literature; [Sundaram]: A prominent Gujarati poet and writer.
The Urdu novel 'Umrao Jaan Ada' was authored by?
Correct Answer: C. Mirza Hadi Ruswa
• **Mirza Hadi Ruswa** = He authored the Urdu novel 'Umrao Jaan Ada', considered the first modern Urdu novel. • **1899** — 'Umrao Jaan Ada' was written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ismat Chughtai]: Known for 'Lihaaf'; [Saadat Hasan Manto]: Famous for short stories like 'Toba Tek Singh'; [Premchand]: A legendary Hindi and Urdu writer, but not of this work.
Who wrote the famous Hindi story 'Usne Kaha Tha', noted for its narrative technique?
Correct Answer: D. Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
• **Chandradhar Sharma Guleri** = He wrote the famous Hindi story 'Usne Kaha Tha', noted for its narrative technique. • **1915** — 'Usne Kaha Tha' was published in this year, introducing the 'flashback' technique to Hindi literature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Premchand]: A pioneer of modern Hindi literature, known for 'Godaan'; [Agyeya]: Famous for experimental writing and 'Shekhar Ek Jeevani'; [Jaishankar Prasad]: A prominent figure of Chhayavaad, known for 'Kamayani'.
The Tamil writer known as 'Pudumaipithan' is famous for which literary form?
Correct Answer: C. Short Stories
• **Pudumaipithan** = This Tamil writer, also known as C. Viruthachalam, was a pioneer of modern Tamil short stories. • **Modern Tamil short stories** — Pudumaipithan was a pioneer in this literary form. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Epics]: Not his primary literary form; [Plays]: While a versatile writer, he is most renowned for short stories; [Travelogues]: This was not his main literary focus.
Who is the author of the Bengali novel 'Devdas'?
Correct Answer: D. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
• **Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay** = He authored the Bengali novel 'Devdas', one of Indian literature's most famous romantic tragedies. • **1917** — 'Devdas' was written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rabindranath Tagore]: A Nobel laureate, known for 'Gitanjali'; [Satyajit Ray]: A renowned filmmaker, not primarily a novelist; [Bankim Chandra]: Famous for 'Anandamath'.
Which Hindi writer authored the satirical work 'Bholaram Ka Jeev'?
Correct Answer: C. Harishankar Parsai
• **Harishankar Parsai** = He was the Hindi writer who authored the satirical work 'Bholaram Ka Jeev', a critique of bureaucracy. • **1982** — Harishankar Parsai won the Sahitya Akademi Award in this year for his contributions to Hindi satire. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sharad Joshi]: Another prominent Hindi satirist; [Srilal Shukla]: Famous for 'Raag Darbari'; [Kashinath Singh]: Not primarily known for this specific satirical work.