Question

1. Use the following notes to write a short bio-sketch on the life and achievements of Munshi Premchand, one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi Literature.
Name -Dhanpat Rai Premchand
Birth -July 31, 1880 (Lamhi) U.P.
Death -October 8, 1936
Popular Name -Munshi Prem Chand Early Life:
• Lost his mother at the age of 7
• got married against his will at the age of 15
• took up teaching with a monthly salary of rs 18
• worked as deputy sub-inspector of school also. Achievement:
• Wrote over 300 stories, a dozen novels and 2 plays – used simple language.
• Some famous novels – Idgah, Godann, Nirmala, etc.
• Great social reformer – wrote against corruption, poverty, Zamindari, debt, etc.​

Answer 1

Dhanpat Rai Premchand, popularly known as Munshi Prem Chand was born on 31st July, 1880 in Lamhi, U.P. He had a hard time when he lost his mother when he was only 7. He got married against his will when he was 15. He started teaching in ₹18 per month. He also worked as a deputy sub-inspector of school. He wrote over 300 stories, a dozen novels and 2 plays in which he used simple language so that people can understand them. His some of the famous novels were Idgah, Godann, Nirmala, etc. He was also a great social reformer and wrote stories against corruption, poverty, zamindari, debt, etc. He died on 8th October, 1936.