SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 148

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q148

Which of the following books is written by Sanjiv Sahota, a winner of the European Union Prize for Literature?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2  i.e. The Year of the Runaways.

The Year of the Runaways is a novel by Sunjeev Sahota, which won the European Union Prize for Literature in 2017. The story follows four Indian immigrants in the UK who face numerous challenges like poverty, exploitation, and cultural displacement while trying to build better lives. Sahota’s writing brings out the harsh realities and emotional struggles of undocumented immigrants with sensitivity and depth. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and hope amid adversity. It was also shortlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize, highlighting Sahota’s significant contribution to contemporary literature and his powerful storytelling about migration and human resilience.