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Indian authors: Identify the writer of the book ‘‘We Indians’’. Full question: Who is the author of the satirical/essay collection titled ‘‘We Indians’’? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Khushwant Singh
R. K. Narayan
Mulk Raj Anand
Nani A. Palkhivala
Aravind Adiga

Correct Answer: Khushwant Singh

Explanation:

Context
The title We Indians is popularly associated with columnist and novelist Khushwant Singh, known for incisive social commentary and wit.

Why others are incorrect
Narayan and Anand are eminent novelists with different titles; Palkhivala wrote We the People; Adiga authored The White Tiger.

Final Answer
Khushwant Singh.

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