The first modern novel in Hindi was ‘Pariksha Guru’ written by Srinivas Das of Delhi. It was published in 1882. (i) The novel depicted the conflict between the ideas of new society emerging under colonial rule and the old cultural values. (ii) The characters find the new world fascinating, yet frightening. They take to new methods of cultivation, try to be modern in their practices, try to make their language capable of teaching western sciences. The young develop healthy habits of reading newspapers. (iii) The moral pointed out by the writer to choose the right to live with dignity and honour. Stick to your roots but be wise and practical. (iv) It was too preachy and did not become too popular.