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Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Shadow Lines' primarily connects the histories and memories of which two cities?

  1. Delhi and Lahore
  2. Calcutta and Dhaka/London
  3. Bombay and Karachi
  4. Madras and Colombo

Answer: Calcutta and Dhaka/London

'The Shadow Lines' (1988) explores the arbitrary nature of borders, moving between Calcutta, Dhaka, and London against the backdrop of communal riots.

Topic Indian English Literature
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims
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