Indian English Authors — Set 5

Correct Answer: B. Arundhati Roy

• **Arundhati Roy** = Her novel 'The God of Small Things', published in **1997**, was her only novel for twenty years until 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' in 2017. • **1997** — The year 'The God of Small Things' was published and became a global bestseller. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Anita Desai: Known for her psychological novels like 'Fire on the Mountain'; Kiran Desai: Authored 'Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard' and 'The Inheritance of Loss'; Jhumpa Lahiri: Known for 'Interpreter of Maladies' and 'The Lowland'.

Correct Answer: C. Aravind Adiga

• **Aravind Adiga** = He wrote 'The White Tiger', a story told through letters to the Chinese Premier, depicting the protagonist's rise from poverty to entrepreneurship. • **2008** — The year 'The White Tiger' won the Man Booker Prize. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sourav Ganguly: A cricketer, co-authored 'A Century Is Not Enough'; Upamanyu Chatterjee: Known for 'English, August'; Jeet Thayil: Authored 'Narcopolis' and 'The Book of Chocolate Saints'.

Correct Answer: C. Sourav Ganguly

• **Sourav Ganguly** = He wrote 'A Century is Not Enough', sharing his journey and experiences in leadership as a cricketer, detailing his transition to one of India's most successful captains. • **Indian captain** — Sourav Ganguly's role as one of India's most successful cricket captains, a key aspect detailed in his autobiography. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sachin Tendulkar: Wrote 'Playing It My Way'; VVS Laxman: Authored '281 and Beyond'; MS Dhoni: His life story is captured in 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' by others.

Correct Answer: A. J.K. Rowling

• **J.K. Rowling** = She is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series, which created a global phenomenon with its stories of a young wizard and significantly impacted reading habits. • **Seven** — The number of main books in the original 'Harry Potter' series. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Enid Blyton: Known for children's books like 'The Famous Five' and 'Noddy'; Roald Dahl: Famous for children's fantasy novels like 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'; Agatha Christie: A renowned crime novelist, known for Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Correct Answer: B. Khushwant Singh

• **Khushwant Singh** = His book 'Train to Pakistan' is a famous work that offers a realistic depiction of the Partition of India, focusing on human stories. • **The Illustrated Weekly of India** — A prominent magazine where Khushwant Singh served as editor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bhisam Sahni: Known for 'Tamas', another novel on Partition; Amrita Pritam: A Punjabi poet and writer, famous for 'Pinjar' which also deals with Partition; Saadat Hasan Manto: A short story writer known for his powerful stories on Partition.

Correct Answer: A. Amitav Ghosh

• **Amitav Ghosh** = He authored the 'Ibis' trilogy, which explores the historical links between India and China and the opium trade. • **Jnanpith Award** — Amitav Ghosh was the first English writer to receive this prestigious literary award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Vikram Seth]: Known for 'A Suitable Boy'; [Salman Rushdie]: Known for 'Midnight's Children'; [Shashi Tharoor]: Known for 'An Era of Darkness'.

Correct Answer: B. Salman Rushdie

• **Salman Rushdie** = He authored 'Midnight's Children', a novel of magical realism about India's independence. • **Twice** — 'Midnight's Children' was voted the best Booker Prize winner twice. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rohinton Mistry]: Known for 'A Fine Balance'; [V.S. Naipaul]: Nobel laureate, known for 'A House for Mr Biswas'; [Anita Desai]: Known for 'In Custody'.

Correct Answer: B. Vikram Seth

• **Vikram Seth** = He authored 'A Suitable Boy', an epic novel known for its massive length and detailed portrayal of 1950s Indian society. • **1950s** — The novel 'A Suitable Boy' is set in India in the early 1950s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Shashi Tharoor]: Known for 'An Era of Darkness'; [Amitav Ghosh]: Known for the 'Ibis' trilogy; [Aravind Adiga]: Known for 'The White Tiger'.

Correct Answer: A. Jhumpa Lahiri

• **Jhumpa Lahiri** = She authored 'The Namesake', a novel exploring the immigrant experience of a Bengali family in the US. • **Pulitzer Prize** — Jhumpa Lahiri is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, showcasing her literary acclaim. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Chitra Banerjee]: Known for 'The Palace of Illusions'; [Anita Desai]: Known for 'In Custody'; [Kiran Desai]: Known for 'The Inheritance of Loss'.

Correct Answer: A. Amish Tripathi

• **Amish Tripathi** = He authored 'The Immortals of Meluha', his debut novel that reimagines the legend of Shiva as a human hero. • **Debut novel** — 'The Immortals of Meluha' was Amish Tripathi's debut novel and became an instant bestseller in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ashwin Sanghi]: Known for historical thrillers like 'The Rozabal Line'; [Devdutt Pattanaik]: Known for his works on mythology; [Anand Neelakantan]: Known for 'Asura: Tale of the Vanquished'.