Q. Who among the following is a famous English writer?
Answer: Mulk Raj Anand
Notes: Mulk Raj Anand (1905-2004) was an Indian writer who wrote novels, short stories, and critical essays in English. He was known for his realistic and sympathetic portrayal of the poor in India. His work is based on themes like poverty, hunger, religious hypocrisy, and exploitation. Anand was born in Peshawar, India on December 12, 1905. He died in Pune on September 28, 2004. Anand's most dramatic moment of recognition came with the publication of two novels, Untouchable (1933) and The Coolie (1936). His 1968 novel Morning Face won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1971. Anand is considered one of the pioneers of Indian writing in English. His works attempted to capture the social realities of British India in the language of the colonial master.