The correct answer is: B. Shanta Kumar
Shanta Kumar is a well-known Indian author and politician from Himachal Pradesh. He has written several novels, short stories, and essays. His most famous works include ‘Antim Aranya’ (The Last Forest), ‘Shatabdi Ke Dhalte Varshon Mein’ (In the Passing Years), and ‘Himachal Ke Phool’ (Flowers of Himachal).
Anita Desai is an Indian author who writes in English. She is best known for her novels, including ‘Cry, the Peacock’, ‘Fire on the Mountain’, and ‘In Custody’.
L. C. Pandey is an Indian author who writes in Hindi. He is best known for his novels, including ‘Gandhi ke Adhikar’ (Gandhi’s Rights) and ‘Aandhi’ (The Storm).
Nirmal Verma is an Indian author who writes in Hindi. He is best known for his novels, including ‘Uske Panchhi’ (His Birds) and ‘Aas Ka Panchhi’ (The Bird of Hope).
Anita Desai, L. C. Pandey, and Nirmal Verma are all well-known Indian authors. However, none of them are Himachali authors. Shanta Kumar is the only Himachali author listed in the options. Therefore, the correct answer is B.