Question

Which of the following novels has/have been written by the novelist who also wrote A Goddess Named Gold?

• A. So Many Hungers
• B. A Bend in the Ganges
• C. Distant Drum
• D. He who Rides a Tiger

Hint:

When studying Indian authors, it is crucial to differentiate between writers and their works, especially when their novels share thematic elements but differ in authorship.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, D

Step 1: Identifying the author of A Goddess Named Gold.
The author of A Goddess Named Gold is Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian writer, politician, and public intellectual. Tharoor has written several novels exploring India’s history, culture, and political issues.
(A) So Many Hungers is another work by Shashi Tharoor. This novel, like A Goddess Named Gold, explores themes of social justice, class struggles, and identity in post-colonial India. Therefore, option (A) is correct.
(B) A Bend in the Ganges was written by Manohar Malgonkar, not Shashi Tharoor. Malgonkar’s novel is set during the partition of India and deals with themes of political unrest, making it different from Tharoor’s style. Thus, option (B) is incorrect.
(C) Distant Drum is written by Mulk Raj Anand, another Indian writer known for his works on social issues. It is not written by Shashi Tharoor, so option (C) is incorrect.
(D) He who Rides a Tiger is written by Shashi Tharoor, exploring themes of human emotions, personal and political conflicts, and moral dilemmas. Therefore, option (D) is correct.
Final Answer: The correct works by Shashi Tharoor are So Many Hungers and He who Rides a Tiger (options (A) and (D)).