SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CHSL - 20 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q83

Who is the author of the book 'Guerrillas' published in 1975?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

  • Guerrillas is a significant novel published in 1975, authored by V. S. Naipaul.
  • V. S. Naipaul's full name was Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, and he was a British writer born in Trinidad.
  • This novel is set against the backdrop of the socio-political conditions and revolutionary movements of the Caribbean region.
  • In his works, Naipaul offers a profound portrayal of colonialism, cultural identity, and the complexities of society.
  • His other renowned works include A House for Mr. Biswas and A Bend in the River.
  • For his contributions to the field of literature, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001.