Identify the author of the book 'The English Teacher'.

RK Narayan

The correct answer is Option (1) - RK Narayan

The author of the book "The English Teacher" is RK Narayan. He was one of the leading figures of early Indian literature in English and is best known for his fictional works set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. "The English Teacher" is a novel by RK Narayan, first published in 1945. It tells the story of Krishna, an English teacher, and explores themes of love, loss, and spiritual growth.