SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CHSL - 27 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q86

Who is the author of the book 'Shalimar The Clown'?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The author of the book "Shalimar the Clown" is Salman Rushdie.

Key information about the book:

Publication: This novel was published in 2005.

Plot: The story begins in a small village in Kashmir and moves to Los Angeles. It deeply explores love, betrayal, and the impact of terrorism.

Accolades: This book won the Vodafone Crossword Book Award and was nominated for the Whitbread Book Award for Fiction.