Which of the following Indian authors has been nominated multiple times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, though never awarded?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is R. K. Narayan.
Explanation:
☛ R. K. Narayan (Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami) was one of the foremost Indian authors writing in English.
☛ He was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, though he was never awarded the prize.
☛ He is renowned for creating the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, which served as the setting for most of his stories and novels.
☛ His celebrated works include Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The English Teacher, and The Guide.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Rabindranath Tagore: Became the first Asian and first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his poetry collection Gitanjali.
☛ Kamala Das: A renowned bilingual writer and poet who wrote in English and Malayalam (under the pen name Madhavikutty), known for her candid autobiography My Story.
☛ Vikram Seth: Acclaimed Indian novelist and poet, widely recognized for his monumental novel A Suitable Boy and the novel in verse The Golden Gate.
☛ Sahitya Akademi Award: R. K. Narayan received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960 for his novel The Guide.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who created the fictional South Indian town named 'Malgudi'? → R. K. Narayan
☛ Which novel earned R. K. Narayan the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960? → The Guide
☛ In which year did Rabindranath Tagore receive the Nobel Prize in Literature? → 1913
☛ Who is the author of the epic novel 'A Suitable Boy'? → Vikram Seth
☛ Under which pen name did Kamala Das write in Malayalam? → Madhavikutty