Who is the author of the book 'The Householder'?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Amitabh Bagchi.
Explanation:
Amitabh Bagchi is the author of the novel *The Householder*.
About the Book: This novel tells the story of the life and struggles of a young Hindi teacher employed at a college in Delhi. It portrays, with great nuance, social expectations, the initial struggles of married life, and the challenges faced by the urban middle class.
Note: Candidates often get confused by associating *The Householder* with the famous novel of the same name by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala—which was also adapted into a renowned film by Merchant Ivory in 1963. However, based on the given options and within the context of contemporary literature, Amitabh Bagchi is the correct answer.
About the Author (Amitabh Bagchi):
- Renown: Amitabh Bagchi is an acclaimed Indian novelist.
- Awards: In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for his novel *Half the Night Gone*.
- Brief Analysis of Other Options:
- Ruskin Bond (Option 1): A British author of Indian descent, renowned for his children's literature and stories centered on nature (such as *The Blue Umbrella*).
- Satyajit Ray (Option 2): A legendary filmmaker and writer, best known as the creator of characters such as 'Feluda' and 'Professor Shonku'.
- Arun Joshi (Option 3): An Indian English novelist, known for his work *The Strange Case of Billy Biswas*.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: For which novel was Amitabh Bagchi awarded the DSC Prize (2019)?
Answer: *Half the Night Gone*.
Question: Who is the author of *The Blue Umbrella*?
Answer: Ruskin Bond.
Question: Which city serves as the backdrop for the novel *Half the Night Gone*?
Answer: Delhi.