SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 136

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q136

Who among the following is the author of ‘The God of Small Things’?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Arundhati Roy.

 

The author of The God of Small Things is Arundhati Roy. This novel, published in 1997, is her debut work and won the prestigious Booker Prize the same year. Set in the Indian state of Kerala, the book explores themes such as caste discrimination, family dynamics, and forbidden love. It is semi-autobiographical in nature and is known for its lyrical prose and unconventional narrative style. Arundhati Roy gained international acclaim for this powerful and evocative story.