Arrange the following texts in chronological order of publication:

1. A. Kamala Markandaya, Two Virgins
2. B. R. K. Narayan, The Painter of Signs
3. C. Bhabani Bhattacharya, Shadow from Ladakh
4. D. Manohar Malgonkar, A Bend in the Ganges
5. E. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, To Whom She Will

1. AA, B, C, D, E
2. BD, B, E, C, A
3. CE, D, C, A, B
4. DC, D, E, A, B

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

Explanation

To Whom She Will (1955) → A Bend in the Ganges (1964) → Shadow from Ladakh (1966) → Two Virgins (1973) → The Painter of Signs (1976).