An Area of Darkness is a travelogue by which Indian author?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. V.S. Naipaul.
An Area of Darkness is a powerful and controversial travelogue written by V.S. Naipaul in 1964. It chronicles his first journey through India, the land of his ancestors.
In the book, Naipaul offers a bleak and deeply critical perspective on Indian society, poverty, and the lingering effects of colonialism. It is the first part of his acclaimed "Indian Trilogy," followed by India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
Explanation of Other Options:
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Raja Rao: One of the three founding fathers of Indian English fiction, best known for the metaphysical novel The Serpent and the Rope.
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R.K. Narayan: Famous for creating the fictional town of Malgudi and writing classic works like The Guide and Swami and Friends.
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Vikram Seth: A versatile poet and novelist known for the epic novel A Suitable Boy, one of the longest novels in the English language.