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Who wrote the novel 'The Guide'?

1. R.K. Narayan
2. Khushwant Singh
3. Chetan Bhagat
4. Vikram Seth

Correct answer: R.K. Narayan

Solution

'The Guide' is a famous novel by R.K. Narayan. He is one of the best-known Indian English writers and created the fictional town of Malgudi in many of his works. Therefore, the correct answer is R.K. Narayan.

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