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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.

Difficulty: Easy

R. K. Narayan
Mulk Raj Anand
Khushwant Singh
Raja Rao
Shashi Deshpande

Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan

Explanation:

Context
Waiting for the Mahatma is a celebrated Indian English novel set against India’s freedom struggle.

Fact
It was written by R. K. Narayan, known for creating the fictional town of Malgudi.

Why others are incorrect
Anand (e.g., Untouchable), Singh (e.g., Train to Pakistan), Rao (Kanthapura) and Deshpande wrote different works.

Final Answer
R. K. Narayan.

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