SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q34

Who among the following Indian leaders authored the book titled ‘India Divided’?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1  i.e.  Rajendra Prasad

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, authored the book ‘India Divided’ in 1946. The book critically examined the proposal for the partition of India and discussed the political situation before independence. He strongly opposed the idea of dividing the country on communal lines and advocated for a united India.