SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS - 18 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q61

Who is the author of the book 'Tamas'?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 3: Bhisham Sahni

 

Explanation:

The author of the novel *Tamas* is Bhisham Sahni. This work is set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, and it offers a realistic portrayal of communal riots and human suffering. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for this novel. A famous TV serial based on this novel was also produced.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 1: Premchand wrote *Godan*.

Option 2: Kamleshwar is a renowned author.

Option 3: Correct Answer.

Option 4: Khushwant Singh wrote *Train to Pakistan*.

 

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

Question: Who is the author of *Godan*?

Answer: Premchand

Question: Who wrote *Train to Pakistan*?

Answer: Khushwant Singh

Question: When was the Sahitya Akademi Award received?

Answer: 1975

Question: When did the Partition take place?

Answer: 1947