Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

‘The Palace of Illusions’ is an award-winning novel that retells the Hindu mythological epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, it’s lead female character. Who among the following is the author of this novel?

Options:

Kamala Markandaya

Anita Desai

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Arundhati Roy

Correct Answer:

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

"The Palace of Illusions" is a novel authored by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It offers a unique retelling of the Hindu epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, one of its central characters. Through Draupadi's narrative voice, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships as depicted in the epic. Divakaruni's imaginative storytelling and rich characterizations bring a fresh perspective to this ancient tale, offering readers a deeper understanding of the Mahabharata and its timeless relevance.