Who was the first Indian woman to win the 'Booker Prize'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to win the 'Booker Prize'?

A. Kiran Desai

B. Jhumpa Lahiri

C. Arundhati Roy

D. Anita Desai

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Arundhati Roy became the first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize in 1997.

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