SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

Who is the author of the book ‘The Discovery of India’?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Jawaharlal Nehru

  • ‘The Discovery of India’ is a book written in 1944 and published in 1946 by Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book ‘The Discovery of India’ when he was in prison for his participation in the Quit India Movement. The book details about the history, society, philosophy and politics of India from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization up to the  British Raj.