The writer argues that the nature of criticism he, Dalrymple and French have received for their books renders reading their books superfluous because:

Such criticism has been limited to a very small minority of Indians

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These writers are popular among Indian youth, even among those who have not read their books

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The literary styles of these writers are not the sole focus of such criticism

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Such criticism is less about what has been written in their books than about who can write on India

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The correct option is D Such criticism is less about what has been written in their books than about who can write on India
The writer argues that the nature of criticism he, Dalrymple and French have received for their books renders reading heir books superfluous because, such criticism is less about what has been written in their books than about who can write on India. This is evident from the sentences-- His review was not about the book but about his refusal to read the book). the book is not necessary in these cases, for the argument is about who can write about India, not what has been written. Therefore option (d) is the correct choice.

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