SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 48

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q48

Who among the following has written the book ‘The Last Queen’?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

The book 'The Last Queen' was written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

It is a historical fiction novel based on the life of Maharani Jind Kaur, who was the youngest and last queen of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire. The book explores her journey from a commoner to a queen and then a formidable regent who fought against the British annexation of Punjab. Divakaruni is known for her compelling storytelling and her focus on the experiences of women in historical and mythological contexts.