SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 14

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1st August 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q14

Which of these books was NOT written by Khushwant Singh?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer

A Suitable Boy

Explanation

"A Suitable Boy" was not written by Khushwant Singh; it is an acclaimed novel written by Vikram Seth, published in 1993. It is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language. On the other hand, Khushwant Singh was one of India's most prominent journalists and authors, who penned the other three books listed. His most famous work, "Train to Pakistan" (1956), vividly depicts the human tragedy of the 1947 Partition of India.

Key Points

Khushwant Singh's "A History of the Sikhs" is a definitive two-volume scholarly work on Sikh history, exploring the origins, cultural traditions, and political evolution of the community.

"The Company of Women" is a later novel by Khushwant Singh, published in 1999, which explores themes of love, sexuality, and relationships in modern urban India.

Vikram Seth's "A Suitable Boy" is set in post-independence, post-partition India and follows the story of Mrs. Rupa Mehra's efforts to find a suitable husband for her daughter, Lata.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: Who is the author of the epic novel "A Suitable Boy"?

Answer: Vikram Seth is the author of "A Suitable Boy".

Question: In which year was Khushwant Singh's landmark historical novel "Train to Pakistan" published?

Answer: "Train to Pakistan" was published in the year 1956.