Question

Which statement about 'Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundavat' is NOT correct?
1. Writing in Hindi and Rajasthani language.
2. She was awarded the Padam Shri by the Government of India in 1984 A. D.
3. 'Rajasthan Ratna Award' was given in 2013 A. D.
4. She was a member of Rajya Sabha during 1972-1978 A. D.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 'Rajasthan Ratna Award' was given in 2013 A. D.

Rajasthan Ratna award was given in 2013 A.D is NOT correct.

• Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat (24 June 1916 – 24 May 2014) was an Indian author and politician from Rajasthan.
  • Chundawat joined the Indian National Congress party and was a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1962 to 1971 from Deogarh.
  • She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from April 1972 to April 1978.
  • Chundawat was awarded the Padam Shri in 1984 for her contribution to Rajasthani Literature.
  • Similarly, she has received many awards such as Sahitya Mahamahopadhyay, Rajasthan Ratna (2012), Tessitory Gold Award, Maharana Kumbha Award, and the Soviet Land Nehru Award.
  • Chundawat authored a number of books in Hindi and Rajasthani including:​
    • From Purdah to the people: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat
    • Folklore of Rajasthan
    • Samskrtika Rajasthan
    • Mumal
    • Devnarayan Bgdawat Mahagatha
    • Mumal
    • Lenin ri Jeevani
    • Hindukush ke Us Paar
    • Shanti ke Liye Sangharsha
    • Antardhvani
    • Rajasthan ke Ritee Rivaj