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‘Which among the following is correct in the context of R. K Narayan?

A. His The Guide is an open-ended novel.
B. Most of the characters of his novels are from elite section of society.
C. He wrote a short story titled “The Martyr’s Corner.”
D. He received the Booker’s prize for his novel The Vendor of Sweets.
E. Malgudi is a real-life city in Karnataka.

1. A, B, and C
2. A and C
3. A,C and D
4. A,C and E

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A: R. K. Narayan's novel "The Guide" is known for its ambiguous ending, leaving readers to interpret the fate of the protagonist, Raju, on their own.
B: R. K. Narayan’s characters are typically common people, often from middle-class or lower-middle-class backgrounds, reflecting everyday life in India.
C: R. K. Narayan wrote a short story titled "The Martyr's Corner," which is included in his collection of short stories.
D: R. K. Narayan did not receive the Booker Prize for "The Vendor of Sweets" or any other novel. He was, however, nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times.
E: Malgudi is a fictional town created by R. K. Narayan, which serves as the setting for many of his novels and short stories.
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