SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q47

The famous English novel ‘Em and the Big Hoom’ is written by:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Jerry Pinto.

The famous English novel “Em and the Big Hoom” is written by Jerry Pinto, an acclaimed Indian author and journalist. Published in 2012, the novel is a semi-autobiographical work that explores mental illness, love, and family dynamics. It narrates the struggles of a son dealing with his mother’s bipolar disorder and the impact it has on their household. The book received critical acclaim for its honesty, sensitivity, and emotional depth, and won the Hindu Literary Prize for Fiction.