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Who is the author of the book 'The City of Joy', which is set in Kolkata?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Amitav Ghosh
  2. Dominique Lapierre
  3. Vikram Seth
  4. Jhumpa Lahiri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dominique Lapierre

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: (B) Dominique Lapierre 📚 Explanation: 'The City of Joy' (La Cité de la joie) is a famous novel by the French author Dominique Lapierre, published in 1985. It depicts the struggle and resilience of the people living in the slums of Anand Nagar in Kolkata. The book brought international attention to the social conditions of Kolkata and led to the nickname "City of Joy" being associated with the city itself. Lapierre was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Indian government.