Who is the author of the book "The God of Small Things," which won the Booker Prize in 1997?

The correct answer is A) Arundhati Roy. She is the author of the book "The God of Small Things," which won the Booker Prize in 1997. The novel is set in the Indian state of Kerala and explores themes of social discrimination, family, love, and politics through the lives of its characters. Salman Rushdie is known for works such as "Midnight's Children" and "The Satanic Verses." Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize for her novel "The Inheritance of Loss." Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her works such as "Interpreter of Maladies" and "The Namesake."