A novel based on the story of a family named 'Fasting, Feasting' was written by whom among the following?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Anita Desai
Explanation: 'Fasting, Feasting' is a critically acclaimed novel written by Anita Desai. The novel explores the cultural dichotomy between India and the West through the lives of an Indian family and an American family. It vividly depicts themes of family dynamics, societal norms, gender roles, and individual aspirations. Published in 1999, it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1999 and is considered one of Desai's finest works.
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· Anita Desai is a celebrated Indian author and has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize multiple times.
· 'Fasting, Feasting' captures the emotional struggles within traditional Indian families.
· The novel contrasts the lives of two siblings, Uma and Arun, reflecting cultural and gender disparities.
· Anita Desai has also written other notable works such as 'Clear Light of Day' and 'In Custody.'
· Arundhati Roy: Famous for her novel 'The God of Small Things,' which won the Booker Prize in 1997.
· Arvind Adiga: Known for his debut novel 'The White Tiger,' which won the Booker Prize in 2008.
· Kiran Desai: Anita Desai's daughter, author of 'The Inheritance of Loss,' which won the Booker Prize in 2006.