Which among the following writers are known for partition narratives?

1. A. Krishna Sobti
2. B. Shashi Deshpande
3. C. Saros Cowasjee
4. D. Bharati Mukherjee
5. E. Rahi Masoom Raza

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

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Correct answer: C. (A), (C) and (E) only

Explanation

Krishna Sobti (Zindaginama; 'Sikka Badal Gaya'), Rahi Masoom Raza (Aadha Gaon, 1966) and Saros Cowasjee (editor of the anthologies Orphans of the Storm and Stories about the Partition of India) are partition writers. Deshpande writes of middle-class women, Mukherjee of the diaspora.