Question

Arrange the following Indian English writers chronologically in order of their literary contributions.
A. Sri Aurobindo
B. R.K. Narayan
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Amitav Ghosh
E. Toru Dutt
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. C, E, A, D, B
• B. E, B, A, D, C
• C. B, C, A, E, D
• D. E, C, A, B, D

Hint:

Toru Dutt is considered one of the pioneers of Indian English literature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Chronological arrangement requires arranging writers according to the period of their major literary contributions.

Step 1: Identify the earliest writer. Toru Dutt belonged to the nineteenth century and is among the earliest Indian English writers. \[ E \rightarrow \text{First} \]

Step 2: Place Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore's major literary works appeared after Toru Dutt. \[ C \rightarrow \text{Second} \]

Step 3: Place Sri Aurobindo. Sri Aurobindo contributed significantly during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. \[ A \rightarrow \text{Third} \]

Step 4: Place R.K. Narayan. R.K. Narayan belongs mainly to twentieth-century Indian English fiction. \[ B \rightarrow \text{Fourth} \]

Step 5: Place Amitav Ghosh. Amitav Ghosh is a contemporary Indian English writer. \[ D \rightarrow \text{Fifth} \]

Step 6: Write the final order. \[ E,\; C,\; A,\; B,\; D \]

Step 7: Conclusion. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{E,\; C,\; A,\; B,\; D} \]