Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following is the author of the book 'Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India'?

Options:

Ramchandra Guha

VS Naipaul

Ashwin Sanghi

Shashi Tharoor

Correct Answer:

Shashi Tharoor

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Shashi Tharoor

The author of the book 'Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India' is Shashi Tharoor. In this book, Tharoor critically examines the impact of British colonial rule on India, discussing various aspects such as economic exploitation, political subjugation, cultural appropriation, and social injustice. He argues that British colonization had devastating consequences for India and its people, challenging the traditional narratives of British imperial benevolence.