The correct answer is: A. Rahi Masoom Raza.
Rahi Masoom Raza was an Indian writer, poet, and politician. He was born in 1925 in Aligarh, India. He is best known for his novels, short stories, and plays. He was also a member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1989.
The popular TV serial ‘Neem ka Ped’ was based on his novel of the same name. The serial was aired on Doordarshan from 1989 to 1990. It was a huge success and is considered to be one of the best TV serials ever made in India.
The serial was about the life of a young man named Neem who lives in a small village in India. Neem is a kind and compassionate person, but he is also very poor. He struggles to make ends meet and often goes hungry. However, he never gives up hope and always tries to help others.
The serial was a huge success because it was well-written and well-acted. It also dealt with important social issues such as poverty, hunger, and illiteracy. The serial was a huge inspiration to many people and helped to change the way people thought about these issues.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the authors of the novel ‘Neem ka Ped’. Sharad Joshi was a Marathi writer and politician. Ashapurna Devi was a Bengali writer. Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a Hindi poet and writer.