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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 28

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 14 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

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Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Angry River’?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ruskin Bond.

  • "Angry River" is a novel written by Ruskin Bond, an acclaimed Indian author of British descent.
  • The story revolves around Sita, a young girl who lives with her grandparents in a small hut on an island.
  • Ruskin Bond was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for his English work "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra".
  • He also received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014 for his contributions to literature.
  • He is the author of such notable works as
    • The Room on the Roof
    • The Blue Umbrella
    • Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra.