Munshi Premchand's 'Godan' does not deal with the partition of India because it was written and published in 1936, well before the partition of India in 1947. 'Godan' focuses on the socio-economic conditions of Indian peasants during the pre-independence era, depicting their struggles with poverty, exploitation, and social injustice within the existing agrarian system. The novel revolves around the life of Hori, a poor farmer, and his aspirations to own a cow (godan). The themes explored are related to rural life, caste dynamics, and the impact of modernization on traditional society, none of which are directly related to the specific historical event of the partition.
Here's why the other options are incorrect:
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Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan': This novel explicitly deals with the partition of India. It portrays the violence, displacement, and communal tensions that arose during the partition, focusing on the impact on a village on the border between India and Pakistan.
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Bhisham Sahni's 'Tamas': 'Tamas' is a powerful depiction of the communal violence and chaos that erupted during the partition of India. It explores the manipulation of religious sentiments and the devastating consequences of hatred and division.
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Bapsi Sidhwa's 'Ice Candy Man' (also known as 'Cracking India'): This novel is set during the partition of India and tells the story of the event through the eyes of a young Parsi girl. It vividly portrays the violence, displacement, and social upheaval that accompanied the partition.
Therefore, only 'Godan' predates the partition and focuses on entirely different themes, making it the only option that does not deal with the partition of India.
