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Which three of the following plays have been written by Nissim Ezekiel?

A. Savaksa
B. Marriage-Poem
C. Nalini
D. Mister Behram
E. Sleepwalkers

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

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First, background on Nissim Ezekiel:

Nissim Ezekiel (1924–2004) was primarily known as a poet, playwright, critic, and editor.
While his poetry is celebrated, he also wrote a few plays that are notable in the landscape of modern Indian drama, particularly in English.
Now, examine each option carefully:

A. Savaksa
This is NOT written by Nissim Ezekiel.
It was written by Gieve Patel, another Indian English playwright and poet.

B. Marriage-Poem
YES, this is associated with Nissim Ezekiel.
Marriage Poem (1972) is a verse play written by him.
It reflects his themes of personal struggle, urban identity, and relationships.

C. Nalini
YES, Nalini: A Comedy (written in the early 1970s) is one of Ezekiel’s major plays.
It is a comic yet sensitive portrayal of a woman’s aspirations and societal challenges.

D. Mister Behram
NO, this was written by Gieve Patel, not Nissim Ezekiel.
Again, similar to "Savaksa," Patel's work, not Ezekiel’s.

E. Sleepwalkers
YES, The Sleepwalkers is a one-act play by Nissim Ezekiel.
It focuses on existential themes and the absurdity of modern life, written in his characteristically tight and controlled language.
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