‘Jonaki’ was a literary magazine that played a role in the:

The correct answer is: b) Post-independence period.

Jonaki was a literary magazine that was published from 1950 to 1954. It was founded by a group of young writers and poets who were inspired by the freedom movement and the new opportunities that independence would bring. The magazine played a significant role in the development of Assamese literature in the post-independence period. It published a wide range of literary works, including poetry, short stories, essays, and plays. It also provided a platform for new and emerging writers.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

• Option a) is incorrect because Orunodoi was a literary magazine that was published from 1846 to 1851. It was the first Assamese magazine and played a significant role in the development of Assamese literature. However, Jonaki was not published during the Orunodoi era.
• Option c) is incorrect because the Assam Movement was a political movement that took place in Assam from 1979 to 1985. It was a movement for the greater autonomy of Assam within the Indian Union. Jonaki was not published during the Assam Movement.
• Option d) is incorrect because Jonaki was not a contemporary literary magazine. It was published from 1950 to 1954.