Who is the author of the book 'Riot: A Novel'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (Shashi Tharoor)
Explanation:
The book 'Riot: A Novel' is authored by renowned politician and author Shashi Tharoor. Published in 2001, the novel is based on the mysterious disappearance of an American student and the subsequent communal riots in India.
Additional Facts
Shashi Tharoor's other major books include 'An Era of Darkness,' 'The Great Indian Novel,' 'Why I Am a Hindu,' and 'The Paradoxical Prime Minister.'
Awards: He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 for 'An Era of Darkness.'
Career: In addition to being a writer, he is also a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and a current Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Who is the author of the book 'An Era of Darkness'?
(Answer: Shashi Tharoor)
In which year did Shashi Tharoor receive the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(Answer: 2019)
'The Great Indian Novel' is a modern adaptation of which famous Indian epic?
(Answer: Mahabharata)