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The correct option is B. writing: historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian and European sources.
The sentence provided in the question describes the various types of literature that Indian writer Suniti Namjoshi incorporates into her writing. The sentence must be grammatically correct and convey the information clearly. Let's evaluate each option:
A. writing: including historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian as well as - This option is incorrect because it ends with as well as, which is an incomplete phrase. It lacks the word European to complete the meaning.
B. writing: historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian and European sources - This option is correct as it is grammatically complete and clearly states the sources of the literature, which are both Indian and European.
C. writing: these include historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian and - This option is incorrect for the same reason as option A; it ends with and, which is an incomplete phrase. It also uses these include, which is less concise than the correct option.
D. writing, which includes historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes both from Indian as well as - This option is incorrect because it uses as well as without completing the phrase, similar to option A.
E. writing that includes historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes both from Indian and - This option is incorrect because it ends with and, which is an incomplete phrase, and it is less concise than option B.
Therefore, option B is the most concise and grammatically correct choice, as it completes the sentence with the necessary information without any superfluous words or phrases.
Answer:B - writing: historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian and
Explanation: Suniti Namjoshi who was born in 1941 in Mumbai, India is a poet. She grew up in India and worked in Canada and presently lives in England.
Her work is playful, inventive and often challenges prejudices such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. She has written many collections which includes historical texts, legends, and even nursery rhymes from both Indian as well as European sources.
Her work has been translated into several languages including Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Korean and Hindi.
