Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building
Question:
What was Amrita Pritam's profession?
Options:
Politician
Actress
Poet and fiction writer
Journalist
Correct Answer:
Poet and fiction writer
Explanation:
Amrita Pritam was a prominent Punjabi poet and fiction writer. She was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (for Kagaz Te Canvas), Padma Shree, & Jnanapeeth Award (for her outstanding contributions to literature). After Partition she made Delhi her second home. She actively wrote & edited ‘Nagmani’ a Punjabi monthly magazine.
