Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (a) Upamanyu Chatterjee
Explanation:
· Upamanyu Chatterjee, a noted Indian author and civil servant, wrote ‘The Last Burden’ in 1993.
· The novel explores complex Indian family relationships and emotional burdens across generations.
Information Booster:
· Also known for his debut novel ‘English, August’.
· Served in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
· His writing blends satire, realism, and Indian bureaucracy.
· 'The Last Burden' delves into urban Indian middle-class life.
· Recognized for his unique literary voice in Indian English fiction.
· Received Sahitya Akademi Award (2004).
Additional Information:
· Ravinder Singh – Known for romantic novels like “I Too Had a Love Story”.
· Jugal Hansraj – Actor and children’s author ( “Cross Connection”).
· Devdutt Pattnayak – Writes on Indian mythology ( “My Gita”, “Jaya”).