RK Narayan is the author of which pair of novels from the given alternatives?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ‘The English Teacher’ and ‘Waiting for the Mahatma’.
RK Narayan is the author of the novels ‘The English Teacher’ and ‘Waiting for the Mahatma’. These works are among his most celebrated and reflect his deep understanding of Indian life and culture through simple yet profound storytelling. ‘The English Teacher’ is a semi-autobiographical novel exploring themes of love, loss, and spirituality, while ‘Waiting for the Mahatma’ focuses on India’s struggle for independence and the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on ordinary people.
Other Options:
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‘The Cat and Shakespeare’ and ‘On the Ganga Ghat’
– Written by Raja Rao and R.K. Narayan (short story) respectively, but not a correct pair by R.K. Narayan.
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‘In Custody’ and ‘Fire on the Mountain’
– Both novels are by Anita Desai, not R.K. Narayan.
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‘The Poison Tree’ and ‘Ananda Math’
– These are works of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, written in Bengali, not by R.K. Narayan.