SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

Which of the following novels was written by George Orwell?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Animal Farm.

Explanation of correct option:

  • Animal Farm is a famous novel written by George Orwell.

  • It is an allegorical novella that criticizes totalitarian regimes, particularly Stalinist Russia, through a story about farm animals overthrowing their human owner.

  • The book is widely acclaimed for its political commentary and remains a classic in literature.

  • Orwell’s writing style and themes often focus on social injustice, authoritarianism, and propaganda.

Explanation of other options:

  • Option 1: Brave New World
    Written by Aldous Huxley, it is a dystopian novel about a futuristic society.

  • Option 2: Fahrenheit 451
    Written by Ray Bradbury, this novel deals with censorship and the burning of books.

  • Option 4: Pride and Prejudice
    Written by Jane Austen, it is a classic romantic novel set in 19th-century England.