🔹 A. English, August → IV. Upamanyu Chatterjee
Explanation:
English, August: An Indian Story (1988) is a satirical novel written by Upamanyu Chatterjee.
It follows Agastya Sen, a young civil servant posted in rural India.
The book is notable for its postcolonial irony and bureaucratic critique.
➤ ✅ Match: A → IV
🔹 B. In Custody → II. Anita Desai
Explanation:
In Custody (1984) is a novel by Anita Desai, later adapted into a film by Ismail Merchant.
The story revolves around Deven, a Hindi professor fascinated by Urdu poetry.
It deals with cultural decay and identity.
➤ ✅ Match: B → II
🔹 C. Such a Long Journey → III. Rohinton Mistry
Explanation:
Such a Long Journey (1991) is the debut novel of Rohinton Mistry.
It’s set in Bombay and explores the life of a Parsi bank clerk, Gustad Noble.
Themes include political unrest, community, and personal resilience.
➤ ✅ Match: C → III
🔹 D. Funny Boy → I. Shyam Selvadurai
Explanation:
Funny Boy (1994) is a coming-of-age novel by Shyam Selvadurai, a Sri Lankan-Canadian author.
The story is about a Tamil boy in Colombo during the Sri Lankan civil unrest, exploring issues of gender and ethnicity.
➤ ✅ Match: D → I
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