Who among the following novelists wrote 'Midnight's Children'?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Salman Rushdie.

• "Midnight's Children" is a famous novel written by Salman Rushdie, published in 1981. The book is considered one of Rushdie's masterpieces and won the Booker Prize in 1981 and the Booker of Bookers in 1993 and 2008.

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• Salman Rushdie: An Indian-British author, Rushdie is best known for his work that often blends historical fiction with magical realism. "Midnight's Children" tells the story of Saleem Sinai, a boy born at the exact moment India gained independence in 1947, and it explores the post-colonial history of India.
  
•  "Midnight's Children": The novel is widely regarded as one of the most important works of modern literature and is famous for its complex narrative style, rich symbolism, and exploration of India’s political and cultural landscape after independence.

Other Options:

• Shashi Tharoor: An Indian author and politician, Tharoor is known for books such as "The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone" and "The Great Indian Novel", but not for writing "Midnight's Children".
• V.S. Naipaul: A Nobel Prize-winning author, Naipaul is known for his works such as "A House for Mr. Biswas" and "In a Free State", but he did not write "Midnight's Children".
  
•  Vikram Seth: An Indian author known for works like "A Suitable Boy" and "The Golden Gate", but not for "Midnight's Children".

Thus, Salman Rushdie is the author of "Midnight's Children."