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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 65

SSC MTS - 29/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q65

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In which of the following books has the author described the horrors of the holocaust and the Second World War?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Diary of a young girl.

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is a firsthand account of a Jewish girl hiding during the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. The book depicts the horrors of the Second World War, including persecution, fear, and deprivation, while providing personal reflections on hope, human nature, and resilience.

Other options:

  • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou): Focuses on racial discrimination and personal struggles in the U.S., not the Holocaust.

  • Long Walk to Freedom (Nelson Mandela): Autobiography of Mandela, describing the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

  • Dreams from My Father (Barack Obama): Memoir about identity and family life, not related to WWII or the Holocaust.