SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q46

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Hungry Tide’?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Amitav Ghosh.

The book “The Hungry Tide” is authored by Amitav Ghosh, one of India’s most acclaimed contemporary writers. Published in 2004, the novel is set in the Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest region in West Bengal. It beautifully weaves themes of human struggle, nature’s power, migration, and identity. Through its characters, Ghosh highlights the complex relationship between people and their environment. Known for his rich storytelling and deep research, Amitav Ghosh makes this novel a significant contribution to Indian English literature.