Which Booker-shortlisted Indian novel from 2008 examines the Bhopal gas tragedy through allegory?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Animal's People
Explanation:
The novel Animal's People (2007), written by Indra Sinha, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2008. This novel depicts the horrific aftermath of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy (referred to as 'Khaufpur' in the book) through the perspective of a boy named 'Animal,' who is forced to walk on all fours due to a spinal deformity caused by the toxic gas. Through a powerful metaphor, the novel poignantly portrays the themes of industrial disaster, poverty, and the struggles of the victims.
Additional Points:
The White Tiger: A novel by Aravind Adiga, which won the Booker Prize in 2008.
Sea of Poppies: A novel by Amitav Ghosh; it was also included in the 2008 Booker shortlist.
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness: A novel written by Arundhati Roy (2017).
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Who is the author of the novel Animal's People?
Answer: Indra Sinha.
Question: At which company's factory did the Bhopal Gas Tragedy occur?
Answer: Union Carbide (1984).