Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following received the Sahitya Akademi Award (Non-fiction) for his book ‘An Era of Darkness’ in 2019 ?

Options:

Shashi Tharoor

Cyrus Mistry

Jerry Pinto

Arun Shourie

Correct Answer:

Shashi Tharoor

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor received the Sahitya Akademi Award (Non-fiction) in 2019 for his book "An Era of Darkness." The book critically examines the impact of British colonial rule in India, exploring various aspects of colonial exploitation, injustices, and the enduring legacies of that era. Tharoor's work has been recognized for its insightful analysis and contribution to the discourse on colonial history and its consequences.