Lekhak & Rachnayen — Study Notes
Overview
Hindi literature has a rich tradition spanning centuries, from medieval Bhakti and Riti periods to modern prose and poetry. For UP Police Constable exams, questions on famous Hindi authors (लेखक/कवि) and their works (रचनाएँ) appear regularly under General Hindi. You must be familiar with major writers from different literary movements — Chhayavad, Pragativad, Prayogvad, and contemporary literature — along with their notable works and literary awards.
This topic tests your cultural awareness and general knowledge of Hindi literary heritage. Expect direct match questions: "Who wrote 'Kamayani'?" or "Which award did Ramdhari Singh Dinkar receive?" Also be prepared for reverse questions: given a work, identify the author. Focus on the most celebrated names — Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Jaishankar Prasad, Harivansh Rai Bachchan — and their signature works. Knowing major awards (Jnanpith, Sahitya Akademi, Vyas Samman) and their recipients will fetch quick marks.
Since this is a constable-level exam, depth is limited but breadth matters. Memorise 15–20 author-work pairs and 8–10 major award winners. This forms a high-yield, low-effort scoring opportunity in the General Hindi section.