Which book by Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997?
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Solution: The correct answer is The God of Small Things.
Explanation:
☛ Indian author Arundhati Roy won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'.
☛ With this achievement, she became the first Indian citizen to win the Booker Prize.
☛ The novel is set in the village of Ayemenem in Kerala and deals with childhood experiences, family dynamics, the caste system, and social discrimination.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The White Tiger: Written by Aravind Adiga, this debut novel won the Booker Prize in 2008.
☛ Sea of Poppies: Written by Amitav Ghosh, this acclaimed novel is the first part of the 'Ibis Trilogy' and was shortlisted for the 2008 Booker Prize.
☛ A Suitable Boy: One of the longest novels in English, written by Vikram Seth and published in 1993.
☛ In 2017, Arundhati Roy released her second novel, titled 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'.
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