Which is RK Narayan's first novel?

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  1. Swami and Friends
  2. The Guide
  3. The English Teacher
  4. Malgudi Days

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Option 1 : Swami and Friends
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The correct answer is Swami and Friends.

  • The first novel of RK Narayan is Swami and Friends.​

Key Points

  • Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Naryanswami (RK Narayan) was an Indian writer.
    • He was a leading author in early Indian literature in English.
    • He was born in 1906, Madras.
    • In 1960 he won Sahitya Akademi Award for 'The Guide'
    • His famous works include
      • Swami and Friends
      • The Guide
      • Malgudi Days
      • Dark Room
      • A Tiger of Malgudi.
      • The Vendor of Sweets
      • The English Teacher.
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