Question: Recently renowned Urdu novelist and playwright Bano Qudsia passed away, she belongs to which of the following country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) India
(d) Myanmar
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 4 February 2017: renowned Pakistani Urdu novelist and playwright Bano Qudsia passed away. She was 88.
- Bano Qudsia was born in Ferozpur, Punjab (British India) on November 28, 1928.
- Qudsia is best known for her novel Raja Gidh.
- Among her more prominent writings are Aatish-i-zer-i-paa, Aik Din, Amer Bail, Asay Pasay, Chahar Chaman, Chhotaa Sheher Baray Log, Footpath ki Ghaas, Haasil Ghaat and Hawa Kay Naam.
- Her most famous playwrights include Tamasil, Hawa ke Naam, Seharay and Khaleej.
- The Government of Pakistan also recognised her contributions to her field and she was bestowed with Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2003 and the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2010.
- Pakistan Academy of Letters honoured the renowned author by awarding her with Kamal-e-Fun Award in 2010.
Reference:
https://www.geo.tv/latest/129961-Renowned-Urdu-author-Bano-Qudsia-passes-away
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bano_Qudsia