Who among the following is known for his/her books ‘The Algebra of Infinite Justice’, ‘Kashmir: The Case for Freedom’ and ‘Capitalism: A Ghost Story’?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Arundhati Roy.
The author known for the books The Algebra of Infinite Justice, Kashmir: The Case for Freedom, and Capitalism: A Ghost Story is Arundhati Roy.
Arundhati Roy is a renowned Indian author and activist, celebrated for her literary work and her outspoken political views. She won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her novel The God of Small Things. In addition to her fiction, Roy has authored several non-fiction works that critique various aspects of Indian society and politics.
Incorrect Options:
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Jhumpa Lahiri – Known for fiction like The Namesake and Interpreter of Maladies, not political essays.
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Salman Rushdie – Famous for novels like Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses, not these specific works.
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Amitav Ghosh – Known for historical fiction like The Ibis Trilogy and The Glass Palace, not these political essays.