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Question
Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentence:
Indian writers in English Novel initially wrote about the theme of _____________
Options
Domestic violence.
Nationalistic and Social virtues.
Scientific theories.
Psychological insights.
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Solution
Indian writers in English Novel initially wrote about the theme of Nationalistic and Social virtues.
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