“Sea of Poppies,” shortlisted for the Booker Prize, is authored by:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Amitav Ghosh.
Explanation:
☛ “Sea of Poppies” is an acclaimed historical novel written by Amitav Ghosh, published in the year 2008.
☛ The novel was shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2008.
☛ It is the first installment of the renowned Ibis Trilogy, which revolves around the opium trade and the First Opium War.
☛ The other two books in this trilogy are “River of Smoke” (2011) and “Flood of Fire” (2015).
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Amitav Ghosh: Became the first English-language writer to be honored with the prestigious 54th Jnanpith Award in 2018.
☛ Aravind Adiga: Won the Booker Prize in 2008 for his debut novel “The White Tiger”.
☛ Salman Rushdie: Won the Booker Prize in 1981 for his masterpiece “Midnight’s Children”, which also won the 'Booker of Bookers' award.
☛ Vikram Seth: Renowned Indian author famous for his monumental novel “A Suitable Boy” published in 1993.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who was the first Indian citizen to win the Booker Prize? → Arundhati Roy (1997, for 'The God of Small Things')
☛ Which Indian author received the Jnanpith Award for English literature in 2018? → Amitav Ghosh
☛ For which novel did Kiran Desai win the Man Booker Prize in 2006? → The Inheritance of Loss
☛ Who authored the famous novel 'The Shadow Lines'? → Amitav Ghosh
☛ Which novel won Salman Rushdie the Booker of Bookers in 1993? → Midnight’s Children