Which of the following is the Sahitya Akademi Award winning novel of the Indian writer Amitav Ghosh?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC CHSL 30th May 2022 Shift-1
Flood of Fire
Incorrect AnswerThe Hungry Tide
Incorrect AnswerThe Shadow Lines
Correct AnswerGun Island
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Flood of Fire
This is a historical novel by Amitav Ghosh, part of the Ibis Trilogy. It has received critical acclaim but did not win the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Option 2: The Hungry Tide
This novel is set in the Sundarbans and explores themes of displacement and ecology. It has been celebrated as a significant work but is not the winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Option 3: The Shadow Lines
This novel won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989. It examines concepts of memory, nationalism, and the intricacies of personal relationships across time and spaces.
- Option 4: Gun Island
This recent novel by Ghosh deals with climate change and migration. It’s notable but not a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.
.
![]()
By: santosh