literature medium MCQ

Which Indian author was awarded the 'Companion of Honour' by the UK government for their contribution to literature?

  1. Salman Rushdie
  2. V.S. Naipaul
  3. Vikram Seth
  4. Amitav Ghosh

Answer: Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie was awarded a knighthood in 2007 and later the Companion of Honour in 2022 by the British Crown for his services to literature.

Topic Literary Awards
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC Prelims
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