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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CHSL - 13 March 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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The book titled ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’ has been written by ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Arundhati Roy.

  • Arundhati Roy is the author of "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness".

  • The novel was published in 2017, following her first book, "The God of Small Things" (1997).

  • The book is a complex narrative blending politics, history, and human emotions.

  • It explores themes of love, loss, social justice, and identity.

  • The novel addresses issues like religious intolerance, environmental degradation, and human rights.

  • It reflects Roy's deep engagement with contemporary social and political issues in India.