Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The Novel ‘Train to Pakistan’ dealing with the tragedy of India’s Partition is written by whom among the following authors?

Options:

Mulk Raj Anand

Ruskin Bond

M L Malgaonkar

Khushwant Singh

Correct Answer:

Khushwant Singh

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Khushwant Singh

"Train to Pakistan" is a powerful novel written by Khushwant Singh, a renowned Indian author and journalist. Published in 1956, the novel is set in the backdrop of India's Partition in 1947. It portrays the turmoil and violence that engulfed the nation during this period of political upheaval. Through vivid storytelling and nuanced characterizations, Singh delves into the complexities of communal tensions, human suffering, and moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the midst of the Partition. "Train to Pakistan" is acclaimed for its poignant portrayal of history, shedding light on the tragic consequences of partition and its impact on ordinary people.