Correct Answer:
C. سجاد حیدر یلدرم
This question tests knowledge of prominent Urdu literary figures and their works. 'خیالستان' is a significant collection in Urdu literature, known for its unique style and themes. Identifying the author requires familiarity with the contributions of various writers to Urdu prose.
- 'سجاد حیدر یلدرم' (C) is the correct answer. 'خیالستان' is a celebrated collection of short stories and essays by Sajjad Haider Yaldram, who is considered a pioneer of romanticism and psychological realism in Urdu literature. His work profoundly influenced modern Urdu short story writing.
- 'پریم چند' (A) was a renowned Hindi and Urdu writer, famous for his realistic portrayal of rural life and social issues, but 'Khayalistan' is not his work.
- 'فرحت اللہ بیگ' (B) was a distinguished humorist and essayist, known for his simple and engaging prose and biographical sketches, but 'Khayalistan' is not attributed to him.
- 'ان میں سے کوئی نہیں' (D) is incorrect because Sajjad Haider Yaldram is the rightful author of 'Khayalistan'.