Which of the following stories deal with Partition?
- A. Manto, 'Thanda Gosht'
- B. Ismat Chughtai, 'Gharwali'
- C. 'Jila-Watan'
- D. Rajinder Singh Bedi, 'Lajwanti'
- E. Mahasweta Devi, 'Rudali'
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Correct answer: C. A, C and D only
Explanation
'Thanda Gosht' (Partition riots), 'Jila-Watan' (exile and displacement) and 'Lajwanti' (recovered abducted women). 'Gharwali' is about a maidservant-wife, and 'Rudali' about professional mourners in rural Rajasthan.
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