Which among the following authors penned the book titled 'Fasting, Feasting'?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Anita Desai.
Anita Desai, who penned the book Fasting, Feasting. Published in 1999, the novel explores cultural contrasts between India and America, focusing on family dynamics, gender roles, and societal expectations. It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, cementing Desai's reputation as a prominent Indian writer.
Other options:
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Preeti Shenoy – A contemporary Indian author known for self-help and fiction like Life Is What You Make It, but not associated with Fasting, Feasting.
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Anuja Chauhan – Writes popular Indian fiction like The Zoya Factor, focusing on romance and humor, not literary fiction like Desai.
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Namita Gokhale – An acclaimed writer and co-founder of the Jaipur Literature Festival, her works (Things to Leave Behind) differ thematically from Desai's.