‘The Namesake’, ‘Unaccustomed Earth’ and ‘The Lowland’ are novels written by whom among the following authors?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Jhumpa Lahiri.
Jhumpa Lahiri is an acclaimed Indian-American author known for her works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and cultural assimilation, particularly among Indian immigrants. The Namesake tells the story of Gogol Ganguli and his struggles with his Indian heritage in America. Unaccustomed Earth is a collection of short stories delving into family relationships and generational gaps, while The Lowland is a novel set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in India. Lahiri has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her debut collection Interpreter of Maladies.