The correct answer is: D. Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher who has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, and indexes of the measure of well-being of citizens of developing countries. Sen was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his work in welfare economics.
The book “Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity” is a collection of essays by Sen on Indian history, culture, and identity. In the book, Sen argues that India is a country of great diversity, and that this diversity is one of its strengths. He also argues that India has a long and rich history of intellectual and cultural achievement.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Nirad C. Chaudhuri was an Indian writer and critic. He is best known for his book “The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian”.
- Amit Chaudhuri is an Indian writer and critic. He is best known for his novels “A Strange and Sublime Address” and “The Immortals”.
- Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and activist. She is best known for her novel “The God of Small Things”.