The correct answer is: B. Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
Bhupendra Nath Kaushik (1924-2001) was an Indian writer and journalist. He was born in the village of Bhupendrapur in the district of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. He received his early education in the village school and then went on to study at the Government Inter College in Muzaffarnagar. After completing his intermediate education, he joined the Indian Army and served for several years. After leaving the army, he worked as a journalist for several newspapers and magazines. He also wrote several novels, short stories, and essays.
His most famous work is the satire “Koltar Mai Aks” (Reflection in the Mirror), which was published in 1964. The novel is a scathing indictment of the Indian society and its hypocrisy. It was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1966.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. M. M. Kaye was a British writer who is best known for her novel “The Far Pavillions”.
- Bipan Chandra was an Indian historian who is best known for his work on the Indian independence movement.
- Nirmal Verma was an Indian poet and writer who is best known for his work on the existentialist movement.