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Where was Girish Karnad born?

AMaharashtra

BKarnataka

CTamil Nadu

DGoa

Answer:

A. Maharashtra

Read Explanation:

  • Girish Karnad was born in Matheran, which is located in Maharashtra, India, on May 19, 1938.

  • Matheran is a hill station in the Western Ghats, which is in the Bombay Presidency (now part of Maharashtra).

  • Although Karnad's family later moved to Karnataka, his birthplace is in Maharashtra.

  • This early exposure to different cultural influences played a significant role in shaping his literary and artistic contributions.


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