SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

Who is the author of the book ‘From Plassey to Partition and After : A History of Modern India’?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay.

The author of the book From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of Modern India is Sekhar Bandyopadhyay. This comprehensive work provides a detailed narrative of India's modern history, covering the period from the Battle of Plassey in 1757 to post-independence developments. Bandyopadhyay examines critical events, movements, and figures shaping India’s socio-political landscape, including colonial rule, the freedom struggle, partition, and its aftermath. The book is widely used by students, researchers, and history enthusiasts for its balanced analysis and engaging presentation of India's historical evolution.