Contemporary fiction: Name the author of the controversial novel ‘‘The Satanic Verses’’. Full question: The book ‘‘Satanic Verses’’ was written by which author of Indian origin? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Books and Authors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Salman Rushdie
Explanation
FactSalman Rushdie authored The Satanic Verses (1988), a landmark work in postmodern literature.
NotesThe novel drew worldwide attention and controversy; however, as a GK item the author attribution is straightforward.
Final AnswerSalman Rushdie.