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Match the column:
A. On a Mugey Night in Mumbai
B. The Golden Gate
C. The Boyfriend
D. Love and Longing in Bombay

I. R. Raj Rao
II. Mahesh Duttani
III. Vikram Chandra
IV. Vikram Seth

1. A-II, B-IV. C-I, D-III
2. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
3. A-I B-II C-IV, D-III
4. A-III B-I, C-II, D-IV

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Column A: On a Muggy Night in Mumbai
Author: Mahesh Dattani
This is a play written by Mahesh Dattani, who is known for addressing themes like homosexuality and urban angst in contemporary India.
✅ Match: A - II

Column B: The Golden Gate
Author: Vikram Seth
A novel written entirely in verse (sonnet form), it tells a story set in San Francisco. Vikram Seth is famous for his unique literary style.
✅ Match: B - IV

Column C: The Boyfriend
Author: R. Raj Rao
This novel is a seminal queer text in Indian English literature, focusing on gay life in Mumbai.
✅ Match: C - I

Column D: Love and Longing in Bombay
Author: Vikram Chandra
A collection of interconnected short stories, reflecting different genres and themes, often set in Mumbai.
✅ Match: D - III
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