Which of the following books by an Indian author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2021, featuring a dystopian feminist allegory?
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Correct answer: D
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Solution: The correct answer is Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi.
Explanation:
☛ Burnt Sugar is the debut novel written by Indian-origin author Avni Doshi.
☛ The novel was initially published in India in 2019 under the title 'Girl in White Cotton' and later published in the UK as 'Burnt Sugar'.
☛ The book explores a complex and troubled relationship between a mother, Tara, and her daughter, Antara, in Pune, India.
☛ It was shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize alongside works by other renowned international authors.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The Ministry of Utmost Happiness: Written by Arundhati Roy and published in 2017; she previously won the Booker Prize in 1997 for The God of Small Things.
☛ Tomb of Sand: Written by Geetanjali Shree (translated into English by Daisy Rockwell), it became the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize in 2022.
☛ The White Tiger: Debut novel by Aravind Adiga, which won the Booker Prize in 2008.
☛ The Booker Prize is a leading literary award presented annually for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
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☛ Who was the first Indian citizen to win the Booker Prize? → Arundhati Roy (1997)
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☛ Which Hindi novel won the International Booker Prize in 2022? → Tomb of Sand (Ret Samadhi)
☛ In which year was the Booker Prize established? → 1969