Question 55
EasyOriginal questionWho wrote 'The Discovery of India' while imprisoned in Ahmednagar Fort?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Nehru wrote The Discovery of India in 1944 during his imprisonment after the Quit India resolution; it was published in 1946.
Maulana Azad was imprisoned at the same fort, which is why he is the tempting option; his own book is India Wins Freedom.
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- The Discovery of India
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