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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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Who was the winner of ‘The Hindu Prize 2019’ in the category of Fiction?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mirza Waheed.

  • Mirza Waheed wins the Hindu Prize 2019 for fiction(‘Tell Her Everything’), Santanu Das for non-fiction('India, Empire and First World War Culture’).
  • The Hindu Prize for Fiction was instituted in 2010 to recognise and encourage Indian fiction written in English.
  • The winners in both categories, fiction and non-fiction, receives ₹5 lakh each in cash, a trophy and a citation.