Indian Literature and Authors

Harivanshrai Bachchan was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman in 1991 for his work 'Yaadon ke Kalakar' written in four volumes. The award recognizes outstanding literary work in any Indian language.

 The book "Parchanda: The Unknown Revolutionary" is written by Anirban Roy.

Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1882. It appeared in his novel 'Anandamath' and became a hymn to the motherland. It was a source of inspiration during the Indian independence movement.

Correct option is (1).

Correct answer is option (2).

'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort in 1944. It is a comprehensive exploration of India's rich cultural heritage, history, and philosophy, written in a prison cell.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1913.

All three listed individuals - Ajit Kaur, Prem Prakash, and Sujan Singh - are indeed famous Punjabi short story writers. Since all three options A, B, and C are correct Punjabi short story writers, the correct answer is 'All of these' (option D).

All three individuals - Dhani Ram Chatrik, Amrita Pritam, and Nanak Singh - are renowned Punjabi authors. Chatrik was a pioneering poet, Amrita Pritam was a legendary novelist and poet, and Nanak Singh was a celebrated novelist. Therefore, 'All of these' is the correct answer.

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, authored the book Straight Drive. Gavaskar was one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history and has written multiple books on the sport. The title reflects his expertise with the straight drive shot, which he was famous for playing.

'Postmaster' is a famous short story by Rabindranath Tagore, published in his collection 'Chithra' in 1901. It explores themes of loneliness and the human connection between a postmaster and a village girl named Ratan. The other authors listed did not write this story.

Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) was indeed a Punjabi writer who wrote in English (and Punjabi, Hindi). Her most famous work 'Pinjar' (The Skeleton) was translated into English. She was a prominent voice in Partition literature. Sarojini Naidu wrote mainly in English but was not Punjabi.

'India Wins Freedom' (1959) is the autobiography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888-1958), a prominent freedom fighter and India's first Minister of Education. It provides a firsthand account of the independence movement. Tagore was primarily a poet and novelist.

'Sunny Days' (1976) is the autobiography of Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricket opener. The book details his cricketing career, early life, and experiences. A. J. Cronin wrote 'The Citadel', Salman Rushdie wrote 'Midnight's Children', and Charles Dickens wrote Victorian novels.

Gitanjali is a collection of 103 English poems by Rabindranath Tagore, translated from his original Bengali work. Tagore was awarded the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature primarily for this masterpiece, making him the first non-European to receive the award. The poems explore themes of devotion, love, and spirituality.