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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

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Who among the following is the author of the book 'Inglorious Empire: What the British Did
to India'?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Shashi Tharoor.

The nonfiction book Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India was written by Indian politician and diplomat Shashi Tharoor.

  • It was first published in India under the title An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
  • The effects of British colonial rule on India are examined in the book.