Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Manohar Parrikar
Explanation:
· The book ‘An Extraordinary Life: A Biography of Manohar Parrikar’ is based on the life of former Defence Minister and Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar.
· It is authored by Sadguru Patil and Mayabhushan Nagvenkar.
· The book highlights his rise from a middle-class background to national politics.
· It portrays his role in defence reforms, surgical strikes, and clean politics.
· Parrikar was known for his simplicity and administrative efficiency.
Information Booster:
· Manohar Parrikar was the first IIT graduate to become a Chief Minister.
· He served as Defence Minister from 2014 to 2017.
· He was instrumental in the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP).
· He passed away in March 2019 due to pancreatic cancer.
· The book was released in June 2020.
Additional Information:
· Atal Bihari Vajpayee – His biography includes "The Untold Vajpayee" by Ullekh NP.
· Sushma Swaraj – Her biography "Sushma Swaraj: India's Eternal Daughter" was written later.