Which of the following stories deal with the theme of partition?

A) Thanda Gosht
B) Gharwali
C) Jila-Watan
D) Lajwanti
E) Rudali

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

The correct option is A, C and D Only.

Let us analyze each of the given stories to understand their themes and determine which ones deal with the theme of the Partition of India in 1947:

A) Thanda Gosht: This is a famous short story written by Saadat Hasan Manto. It is set during the aftermath of the Partition of India and deals with the communal violence and psychological trauma associated with it. Therefore, it is a Partition story.
B) Gharwali: Written by Ismat Chughtai, this story revolves around the life of Lajo, a free-spirited domestic helper, and focuses on themes of gender roles, agency, marriage, and societal morality. It does not deal with Partition.
C) Jila-Watan: Written by Qurratulain Hyder, this story (which translates to "Exile") captures the sense of loss, displacement, and the fragmentation of relationships caused by the Partition. Therefore, it is a Partition story.
D) Lajwanti: Written by Rajinder Singh Bedi, this classic story focuses on the rehabilitation of abducted women after Partition and the emotional distance it creates between a husband and his rescued wife, Lajwanti. Therefore, it is a Partition story.
E) Rudali: Written by Mahasweta Devi, this story is set in rural Rajasthan and centers around the life of Sanichari, a low-caste woman who becomes a professional mourner (rudali). It deals with exploitation, gender, and caste struggles rather than Partition.

Thus, only stories A, C, and D deal with the theme of partition.