Who is the author of the famous Gujarati novel Malela Jeev?

The correct answer is C. Pannalal Patel.

Pannalal Patel (1896-1969) was a Gujarati writer and social reformer. He is best known for his novel Malela Jeev (The Afflicted Soul), which was published in 1936. The novel is about a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. It is considered to be one of the most important novels in Gujarati literature.

Dayaram (1713-1781) was a Gujarati poet. He is best known for his epic poem Kavi Dalpat, which is about the life of the poet Dalpat.

Kavi Kant (1866-1936) was a Gujarati poet and playwright. He is best known for his plays, which often deal with social issues.

None of the Above is not the correct answer.