PREMCHAND JAYANTHI QUIZ

Summary

In this video, the Gul Dasta Hindi Channel celebrates Premchand Jayanti by hosting a quiz about the life of the famous Hindi writer, Premchand. The quiz covers various aspects of Premchand's life, including his birthdate (July 31, 1880), birthplace (Lamhi village near Varanasi), parents' names (Munshi Ajaib Rai and Anandi Devi), and his pen names (Nawab Rai and Dhanpat Rai Srivastava). The video also explores Premchand's significant works, such as 'Sevasadan' and 'Rangbhoomi,' his children's names, and his famous quote about writing and earning a living.

Takeaways

• 🎉 Welcome to the Gul Dasta Hindi Channel!
• 📅 Today is Premchand Jayanti, celebrating the birth of renowned writer Munshi Premchand.
• 🗓️ Premchand was born on July 31, 1880.
• 🏡 Premchand's birthplace is Lamhi village near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Premchand's father was Munshi Ajayab Rai, and his mother was Anand Devi.
• 👶 Premchand had three children: Amrit Rai, Kamala Devi Srivastava, and another unnamed.
• 🖊️ Premchand's real name was Dhanpat Rai Srivastava.
• 👰 Premchand's wife's name was Shivrani Devi.
• 📜 In Urdu, Premchand wrote under the pseudonym Nawab Rai.
• 📚 Prominent writer Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay titled him 'Upanyas Samrat' (Emperor of Novels).
• 📖 Premchand's Urdu novel 'Bazaar-e-Husn' was translated as 'Seva Sadan' in Hindi.
• 🧓 Premchand's mother passed away when he was young, and his father died when he was 16.
• 🏞️ Premchand's novel 'Rangbhoomi' features the story of a blind character named Surdas.
• 🌾 Premchand's first novel based on farmers' lives was 'Premashram'.
• 🎭 Premchand's play 'Sangram' is another notable work.
• ✍️ Amrit Rai, Premchand's son, wrote his biography 'Kalem ka Sipahi'.
• 📕 Amrit Rai also completed Premchand's unfinished novel 'Mangalsutra'.
• 📒 Premchand's first Urdu story collection was 'Akhiri Marvellous'.
• 📚 His story collection 'Manasarovar' is widely recognized.
• 📝 Famous quote by Premchand: 'I am a laborer. The day I do not write, I am not entitled to eat.'
• 🕯️ Premchand passed away on October 8, 1936.

Q & A

When was Premchand born?

Premchand was born on July 31, 1880.

Where was Premchand born?

Premchand was born in Lamhi village near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

What was the name of Premchand's father?

Premchand's father's name was Munshi Ajayab Rai.

What was the name of Premchand's mother?

Premchand's mother's name was Anandi Devi.

How many children did Premchand have?

Premchand had three children.

Who were Premchand's children?

Premchand's children were Amrit Rai, Shripat Rai, and Kamla Devi Srivastava.

What was Premchand's real name?

Premchand's real name was Dhanpat Rai Srivastava.

What was the name of Premchand's wife?

Premchand's wife's name was Shivrani Devi.

Under what pen name did Premchand write in Urdu?

Premchand wrote in Urdu under the pen name Nawab Rai.

At what age did Premchand's mother pass away, and how old was he when his father died?

Premchand's mother passed away when he was 8 years old, and his father died when he was 16.

Which famous writer called Munshi Premchand the 'Emperor of Novels'?

Famous writer Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay called Munshi Premchand the 'Emperor of Novels'.

What was Premchand's novel 'Bazaar-e-Husn' translated into Hindi as?

Premchand's novel 'Bazaar-e-Husn' was translated into Hindi as 'Sevasadan'.

Which novel of Premchand describes the story of 'Andhe Surdas'?

The novel 'Rangbhoomi' describes the story of 'Andhe Surdas'.

In which novel do characters like 'Hori' and 'Dhania' appear?

Characters 'Hori' and 'Dhania' appear in the novel 'Godaan'.

Who is the protagonist of Premchand's political novel 'Karmabhoomi'?

The protagonist of 'Karmabhoomi' is Amarkant.

What was Premchand's first novel based on the life of farmers?

Premchand's first novel based on the life of farmers was 'Premashram'.

What genre does Premchand's work 'Sangram' belong to?

Premchand's work 'Sangram' belongs to the genre of drama.

Who wrote the biography of Munshi Premchand titled 'Kalma Ka Sipahi'?

Amrit Rai, Premchand's son, wrote the biography 'Kalma Ka Sipahi'.

Who completed Premchand's unfinished novel 'Mangal Sutra'?

Premchand's son, Amrit Rai, completed the unfinished novel 'Mangal Sutra'.

What was Premchand's first Urdu literary work?

Premchand's first Urdu literary work was 'Asrar-e-Ma'abid'.

What is the name of Premchand's story collection?

Premchand's story collection is called 'Mansarovar'.

Who said 'I am a laborer, I am entitled to eat only when I write'?

This statement was made by Munshi Premchand.

When did Premchand pass away?

Premchand passed away on October 8, 1936.