SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

Who among the following writers has written the famous Hindi novel ‘Godan’?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Munshi Premchand.

  • In 'Godan' (1930) Premchand gives a realistic portrayal of the Indian peasantry and presents a portrait gallery of contemporary Indian society.
  • Thus the helplessness and suffering of the Indian peasants against the powerful money lenders and landlords is the leading theme in “Godan”.