SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS - 19 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q61

Which of the following books has been written by V.S. Naipaul?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 2: Half a Life

 

Explanation:

‘Half a Life’ is a book written by the renowned author V.S. Naipaul. This novel was published in 2001—the very same year he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This work chronicles the life journey and quest for identity of the protagonist, Willie Chandran. V.S. Naipaul was a British writer of Indian origin, celebrated for his novels and travelogues.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 1: ‘Unach Park’ is by a different author.

Option 2: Correct Answer.

Option 3: ‘The Princess’ is a different book.

Option 4: ‘Passage to England’ is by a different author.

 

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

Question: When did V.S. Naipaul receive the Nobel Prize?

Answer: 2001

Question: Who wrote ‘A House for Mr Biswas’?

Answer: V.S. Naipaul

Question: In which field is the Nobel Prize in Literature awarded?

Answer: Literature

Question: What is a novel?

Answer: A literary genre