Who among the following is the author of the book titled ‘Fasting, Feasting’?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Anita Desai.
The novel Fasting, Feasting was authored by Anita Desai and published in 1999. It is a poignant story that explores the contrasting lives of two siblings—Uma, who remains in India in a restrictive, traditional environment, and Arun, who moves to the U.S. and faces a different set of cultural challenges. The book deeply reflects on family pressures, gender roles, and identity.
It was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1999, earning wide international recognition.
Other Options:
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Jhumpa Lahiri – Known for The Namesake and Interpreter of Maladies, not Fasting, Feasting.
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Arundhati Roy – Author of The God of Small Things.
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Shashi Deshpande – Known for That Long Silence.