Arrange the following novels in chronological order:

1. A. Ahmed Ali, Twilight in Delhi
2. B. Chaman Nahal, Azadi
3. C. Manohar Malgonkar, Distant Drum
4. D. Mulk Raj Anand, Untouchable
5. E. K. A. Abbas, Tomorrow Is Ours

1. AD, A, E, C, B
2. BA, C, B, E, D
3. CD, B, C, A, E
4. DE, A, D, B, C

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Correct answer: A. D, A, E, C, B

Explanation

Untouchable (1935) → Twilight in Delhi (1940) → Tomorrow Is Ours (1943) → Distant Drum (1960) → Azadi (1975).

Note: The source prints item C as 'A Distant Dream'; Malgonkar's 1960 novel is Distant Drum.