Multiple choice general knowledge

"English August"

  1. Aurobindo Ghosh

  2. Upamanyu Chatterjee

  3. Rohinton Mistry

  4. James Morris
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'English August: An Indian Story' (1988) is a novel by Upamanyu Chatterjee. It's a satirical account of a young IAS officer's experiences in rural India. Aurobindo Ghosh was a freedom fighter, Rohinton Mistry wrote 'Such a Long Journey', and James Morris is a travel writer.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to be familiar with the book "English August" and its author.

Option A) Aurobindo Ghosh - This option is incorrect because Aurobindo Ghosh is a well-known Indian philosopher, yogi, and poet. He is not the author of "English August."

Option B) Upamanyu Chatterjee - This option is correct. Upamanyu Chatterjee is the author of "English August." The book was published in 1988 and is a coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Agastya Sen, a young Indian civil servant.

Option C) Rohinton Mistry - This option is incorrect. Rohinton Mistry is a renowned Indian-Canadian author known for his works such as "A Fine Balance" and "Such a Long Journey." He is not the author of "English August."

Option D) James Morris - This option is incorrect. James Morris is a British historian, journalist, and travel writer. He is not the author of "English August."

The correct answer is Option B) Upamanyu Chatterjee. This option is correct because Upamanyu Chatterjee is the author of the book "English August."

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