Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by _________.

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  1. Jhumpa Lahiri
  2. R. K. Narayana
  3. Chetan Bhagat
  4. Amish Tripathi

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Option 2 : R. K. Narayana
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The correct answer is RK Narayan.

Key Points

  • Malgudi Days is a short story collection by R. K. Narayan.
    • The book Malgudi Days contains 32 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi.
    • Google commemorated Narayan's 108th birthday by featuring a Google Doodle showing him behind a copy of Malgudi Days in 2018.
  • R. K. Narayan was an Indian writer.
    • He served as a member of Parliament Rajya Sabha from 1986 to 1992.
    • He was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
    • Notable works:
      • The Guide.
      • Swami and Friends.
      • The Bachelor of Arts.
      • The Dark Room.
      • The English Teacher.
      • Mr. Sampath.
      • Next Sunday.
      • My Dateless Diary.
      • My Days.

Additional Information

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In Other Words Revolution 2020 Sita: Warrior of Mithila
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