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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 2nd July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

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Who among the following is the author of 'Kamayani', the epic poem that is considered as one of the greatest literary works in Hindi?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. Jaishankar Prasad.

The author of ‘Kamayani’ is

Jaishankar Prasad

What is Kamayani?      

Kamayani (1936) is a Hindi epic poem (Mahakavya) by Jaishankar Prasad (1889–1937).

 
  • It is considered one of the greatest literary works written in modern times in Hindi literature.
  • It also signifies the epitome of Chhayavadi school of Hindi poetry which gained popularity in late 19th and early 20th centuries.