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Detailed explanation-1: -’Tomb of Sand’ is the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious annual award. Writer Geetanjali Shree and translator Daisy Rockwell met in person for the first time a few days before the announcement of the International Booker Prize in London.

Detailed explanation-2: -Author Geetanjali Shree (left) and translator Daisy Rockwell have won the International Booker Prize 2022 for ‘Tomb of Sand’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hindi novelist Geetanjali Shree created history by winning the International Booker Prize 2022 for her novel ‘Tomb of Sand’. Her’s is the first novel written in an Indian language, and translated into English, which has won the prestigious award.

Detailed explanation-4: -Booker Prize Winner:-The Booker Prize 2022 was given to Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilak for his second book, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. At a ceremony in London on October 17, 2022, the 47-year-old novelist will receive the literary prize of £50,000 (GBP), following Michael Ondaatje in 1992.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Tomb of Sand. Author Geetanjali Shree’s novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ has become the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. The book, translated into English by Daisy Rockwell will compete with five other titles from around the world.