SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q38

Which author wrote the autobiography 'Baluta'?
 

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Daya Pawar.

The autobiography Baluta was written by Daya Pawar, a prominent Marathi writer and poet. Published in 1978, Baluta is considered a landmark in Dalit literature in India. The book provides a powerful and personal account of the struggles faced by Dalits in a caste-driven society. Through his life story, Daya Pawar highlights the systemic discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion experienced by Dalits, while also reflecting on his efforts to seek dignity and justice. Baluta broke new ground by giving voice to the marginalized and continues to be an essential text in the discourse on social inequality in India.