SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Geetanjali Shree.

  • Ret Samadhi is a highly acclaimed Hindi novel written by Geetanjali Shree, a prominent Indian author.

  • The English translation of this novel, titled Tomb of Sand, was done by Daisy Rockwell.

  • In 2022, Tomb of Sand won the International Booker Prize, making it the first Hindi-language novel to receive this prestigious international award.

  • The novel explores themes of identity, partition, womanhood, and self-discovery, centered around the journey of an elderly woman.

  • Geetanjali Shree’s work is known for its narrative depth, cultural richness, and literary innovation.

  • This novel brought her global recognition and drew attention to Indian literature in native languages.

Hence, Geetanjali Shree is the author of Ret Samadhi.