SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CGL - 15 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q42

Which of the follwoing best describes the theme of the book Why Bharat Matters?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. India's economic and cultural importance.

The book explores India's economic and cultural importance in the modern world. Written by S. Jaishankar, it analyzes how India’s deep-rooted civilizational identity and rising economic power shape its foreign policy. It argues that a self-aware "Bharat" is essential for a stable, multi-polar global order and sustainable international diplomacy. The book was published in June 2024.