SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 62

SSC MTS - 18 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q62

Which among the following is a book authored by Amitav Ghosh?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 3: Gun Island

 

Explanation:

‘Gun Island’ is a novel written by the renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh. This work is based on modern themes such as climate change, environmental crises, and human migration. Amitav Ghosh is known for weaving together history, culture, and contemporary issues in his writing.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 1: ‘War Talk’ is by Arundhati Roy.

Option 2: ‘Selection Day’ is by Aravind Adiga.

Option 3: Correct Answer.

Option 4: ‘Midnight’s Children’ is by Salman Rushdie.

 

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

Question: Who is Amitav Ghosh?

Answer: An author.

Question: Who wrote ‘Midnight’s Children’?

Answer: Salman Rushdie.

Question: For which field is the Booker Prize awarded?

Answer: Literature.

Question: What is a novel?

Answer: A literary work.