Which Indian author wrote 'The Inheritance of Loss' that won the Man Booker Prize? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian author wrote 'The Inheritance of Loss' that won the Man Booker Prize?
A. Jhumpa Lahiri
B. None of these
C. Kiran Desai
D. Arundhati Roy
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Kiran Desai won the Man Booker Prize in 2006 for her novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'.

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