SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 18 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

Who among the following authored the book ‘Two Lives’?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vikram Seth.

"Two Lives" by Vikram Seth serves as a dual narrative, capturing the tumultuous events of the 20th century through the perspectives of two survivors while also delving into the intricacies of their friendship, marriage, and intricate love story. Set in England, the story revolves around a childless couple, Henny, a German-Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, and Shanti, from colonial India, who adopt their grand-nephew Vikram Seth, intertwining their lives in unexpected ways.