Indian English Literature

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify the pioneer of the Indian English novel. This requires knowledge of the historical timeline of Indian writing in English.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
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Step 3: Final Answer:
The first Indian writer to write a novel in English was Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Option (D) is correct.

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Indian English Literature

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