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Who wrote 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' ?

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

Answer options

  1. John Keats
  2. Arthur Conan Doyle
  3. Anna Swell
  4. O. Henry

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arthur Conan Doyle

Explanation: Context: 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is one of the most famous detective novels featuring Sherlock Holmes. It was written by the British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, known for his iconic detective fiction. 1. John Keats ❌ – poet, not novelist. 2. Arthur Conan Doyle ✅ – correct author. 3. Anna Swell ❌ – wrote 'Black Beauty'. 4. O. Henry ❌ – famous for short stories.