SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 55

SSC MTS - 11 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q55

Which of the following book has been written by Shashi Tharoor?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option 4 (The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories)

Explanation:

'The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories' is a collection of short stories written by renowned author and politician Shashi Tharoor. In it, he deeply explores human emotions, relationships, and social issues.

Additional Facts

The End of Imagination: This is a book written by Arundhati Roy.

The Night Train at Deoli: This is a collection of famous stories by Ruskin Bond.

Other books by Shashi Tharoor: 'An Era of Darkness', 'Why I am a Hindu', and 'The Great Indian Novel'.

Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam

For which book did Shashi Tharoor receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019? (Answer: An Era of Darkness)

Who is the author of 'The Paradoxical Prime Minister'?

(Answer: Shashi Tharoor)

What is the most famous book by Arundhati Roy, the first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize?

(Answer: The God of Small Things)