How did Gautama meet his death in the novel Cry, the Peacock?

Correct option is D

In Cry, the Peacock by Anita Desai, Maya hurls Gautama from the roof in a fit of rage and emotional instability. Her obsession with an astrologer’s prophecy and her inability to reconcile her emotions lead her to this act, which symbolizes her psychological breakdown.
Information Booster:
1. Maya’s neurotic tendencies dominate her actions throughout the novel.
2. Her growing frustration with Gautama’s detachment triggers the fatal act.
3. The prophecy about death looms over her mind, driving her to hysteria.
4. Desai uses the event to explore themes of alienation, destiny, and mental anguish.
Additional Information:
· (a) Seriously ill: Incorrect; Gautama’s death is not due to illness.
· (b) Shot dead by Maya: There is no use of a weapon in the novel.
· (c) Road accident: Gautama’s death occurs at home, not on the road.