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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Tomb of Sand, written by Geetanjali Shree, is the first book originally written in any Indian language to win the International Booker Prize.

2. Tomb of Sand is the first novel translated from Hindi to be given the International Booker Prize.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: "Tomb of Sand," written by Geetanjali Shree, made history as the first book originally written in any Indian language to win the International Booker Prize.

- Statement 2: The novel is also notable for being the first Hindi novel to receive the International Booker Prize, having been translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell.

- Both statements provide accurate information about the achievements of "Tomb of Sand."

Answer: Option 3 - Both 1 and 2