Vikram Seth and 'Two Lives'

The question asks about the author of the famous book called ‘Two Lives’. Identifying the author of a specific book is a common type of question that tests general knowledge about literature.

‘Two Lives’ is a non-fiction book that tells the story of the author's great-uncle and his German Jewish wife, their lives across continents, and the impact of historical events like the Holocaust on their lives.

Author of ‘Two Lives’

To find the author, we need to recall or look up which writer is credited with ‘Two Lives’. Let's consider the options provided:

• Arundhati Roy is known for books like ‘The God of Small Things’.
• Ritu Beri is a fashion designer, not primarily known as an author of major literary works like ‘Two Lives’.
• Khushwant Singh was a prolific writer known for novels, histories, and essays, but ‘Two Lives’ is not one of his famous works.
• Vikram Seth is a renowned Indian author whose notable works include ‘A Suitable Boy’ and ‘The Golden Gate’. He is indeed the author of ‘Two Lives’.

Based on literary knowledge, the author of the book ‘Two Lives’ is Vikram Seth.

Therefore, the correct option is Vikram Seth.