Who is the author of 'Sherlock Holmes' ?
Correct answer: B. Sir Arthur Canon Doyle
- A. John Gay
- B. Sir Arthur Canon Doyle
- C. Dylan Thomas
- D. Somerset Maugham
Explanation
Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose surname is misspelled as “Canon Doyle” in the option. The other writers listed are not the author of the Holmes stories.
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