UGC-NET-English

Step-by-step Matching:
Humayun Kabir → "Men and Rivers" (II)
Humayun Kabir wrote Men and Rivers, which explores social and political issues.

Bhaban Bhattacharya → "A Goddess Named Gold" (I)
Bhaban Bhattacharya is known for his novel A Goddess Named Gold, which has elements of mythology and social themes.

Manohar Malgonkar → "Combat of Shadows" (III)
Manohar Malgonkar, a historical fiction writer, authored Combat of Shadows, dealing with colonial India.

Kamala Markandaya → "Possession" (IV)
Kamala Markandaya, famous for her novels on social themes, wrote Possession.

Correct option 4:
A-II (Humayun Kabir → Men and Rivers) ✅

B-I (Bhaban Bhattacharya → A Goddess Named Gold) ✅

C-III (Manohar Malgonkar → Combat of Shadows) ✅

D-IV (Kamala Markandaya → Possession) ✅