Select the CORRECT combination of novelist and their works.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Two Leaves and a Bud – Mulk Raj Anand
Explanation:
· "Two Leaves and a Bud" is a powerful novel written by Mulk Raj Anand in 1937.
· It focuses on the exploitation of Indian tea plantation workers during British rule.
· Anand is one of the pioneers of Indian English literature who highlighted social injustices and caste discrimination.
Information Booster:
· Mulk Raj Anand’s other famous works include Untouchable, Coolie, and The Big Heart.
· He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967.
· He wrote in English but focused on Indian social realities.
· Anand was influenced by Gandhian ideology.
· "Two Leaves and a Bud" is set in Assam.
· It is a critique of colonial exploitation and class oppression.
Additional Information:
· The Chess Master and His Moves – A novel by Raja Rao, not RK Narayan.
· Waiting for Mahatma – Written by RK Narayan, features a love story during the Quit India Movement.
· The Cat and Shakespeare – Also by Raja Rao, a metaphysical comedy.
· Mulk Raj Anand – Known for social realism and portrayal of the underprivileged.