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Which of the following books on modern Indian history and society is authored by Shashi Tharoor?

1. Inglorious Empire
2. India After Gandhi
3. The Discovery of India
4. An Uncertain Glory

Correct answer: Inglorious Empire

Solution

Inglorious Empire is authored by Shashi Tharoor. The other books are written by Ramachandra Guha, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Jean Drèze with Amartya Sen respectively. This is a common static GK question on books and authors.

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