SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 99

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q99

Who is the author of the novel ‘Before We Visit the Goddess’?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

The author of the novel Before We Visit the Goddess is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, an acclaimed Indian-American writer known for her works like The Palace of Illusions and The Mistress of Spices. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and cultural identity across generations.

Other options:

  • Kiran Doshi wrote Jinnah Often Came to Our House, a historical novel.

  • Arundhati Roy is famous for The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize.

  • Jhumpa Lahiri wrote Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake, focusing on immigrant experiences.