Question

V.S. Naipaul received the Booker Prize in 1971 for this novel:

• A. In a Free State
• B. A House for Mr. Biswas
• C. A Bend in the River
• D. The Enigma of Arrival

Hint:

Naipaul’s In a Free State is a key work in post-colonial literature, reflecting his mastery of narrative and cultural critique.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

V.S. Naipaul won the Booker Prize in 1971 for his novel In a Free State, which explores themes of displacement, identity, and colonial legacies. The novel consists of interconnected stories highlighting human struggles.