Which of the following novels is written by the Indian author Kiran Desai?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Inheritance of Loss.
The novel The Inheritance of Loss is written by Indian author Kiran Desai. Published in 2006, it won the Man Booker Prize the same year, making her one of the youngest women to receive the prestigious award. The novel explores themes of colonial legacy, migration, identity, and social conflict, set against the backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement in 1980s India. Kiran Desai, daughter of acclaimed writer Anita Desai, blends humor and tragedy to portray the lives of characters caught between past and present, tradition and change. Her work is widely recognized for its rich prose and insightful social commentary.