Indian literature: Identify the author of the novel ‘‘Waiting for the Mahatma’’. Full question: The author of the book ‘‘Waiting for the Mahatma’’ is who among the following noted writers? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Books and Authors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan
Explanation
ContextWaiting for the Mahatma is a celebrated Indian English novel set against India’s freedom struggle.
FactIt was written by R. K. Narayan, known for creating the fictional town of Malgudi.
Why others are incorrectAnand (e.g., Untouchable), Singh (e.g., Train to Pakistan), Rao (Kanthapura) and Deshpande wrote different works.
Final AnswerR. K. Narayan.