Who is the author of the delightful and anecdotal history of Indian cricket titled - 'A Corner of a Foreign Field: The Indian History
of a British Sport'?
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SSC CGL 4th March 2020 Shift-3
Sanjay Singh
Incorrect AnswerRamachandra Guha
Correct AnswerBipin Chandra
Incorrect AnswerRomila Thapar
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh is not known for writing any major works related to the history of cricket.
- Option 2: Ramachandra Guha
Ramachandra Guha is indeed the author of 'A Corner of a Foreign Field: The Indian History of a British Sport'. His book provides an in-depth look at the socio-cultural impact of cricket in India and its evolution from a colonial sport to a national obsession.
Correct Answer
- Option 3: Bipin Chandra
Bipin Chandra was a prominent historian but his focus was primarily on Indian history, particularly related to the nationalist movement and economic history, not on sports.
- Option 4: Romila Thapar
Romila Thapar is a renowned historian specializing in ancient Indian history and social history. She has not authored books on the topic of cricket.
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