What among the following is NOT true about Anna Karenina?

1. AThe novel was published in 1872.
2. BThe novel is written in eight parts.
3. CIt tells the story of two major characters, Anna and Konstantin Levin.
4. DThe novel is revolutionary in its treatment of women.

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Correct answer: A. The novel was published in 1872.

Explanation

Anna Karenina was serialised in The Russian Messenger 1875–77 and published as a book in 1878, not 1872. It is in eight parts and runs Anna's and Levin's stories in parallel.