SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable - 5 May 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q23

Who is the author of Interpreter of Maladies?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Jhumpa Lahiri

Explanation:

The acclaimed debut short story collection ‘Interpreter of Maladies’ was written by Jhumpa Lahiri. Published in 1999, the book explores the lives of Indians and Indian-Americans caught between their homeland and adopted culture.

For this exceptional work, Jhumpa Lahiri was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000.

Additional Points:

  • Jhumpa Lahiri is a well-known American author of Indian heritage.

  • Her notable literary works include ‘The Namesake’ and ‘The Lowland’.

  • ‘Interpreter of Maladies’ was her debut short story collection.

  • She won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000 for this work.

Important Questions and Answers:

Question: Which major literary award did Jhumpa Lahiri win for ‘Interpreter of Maladies’?
Answer: The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2000).

Question: Who is the author of the novel ‘The Namesake’?
Answer: Jhumpa Lahiri.