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Which of the following statements correctly identifies the author and thematic focus of the novel "A Fine Balance"?

1. Salman Rushdie, focusing on post-colonial identity and magical realism
2. Rohinton Mistry, exploring social injustices during India's Emergency period
3. Jhumpa Lahiri, depicting the immigrant experience in 1980s New York
4. Arundhati Roy, examining environmental activism and political corruption

Correct answer: Rohinton Mistry, exploring social injustices during India's Emergency period

Solution

A Fine Balance is written by Rohinton Mistry. The novel is set during the Emergency in India and highlights social hardship, inequality, and injustice.

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