Who is the author of the book 'India Divided'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Rajendra Prasad

Explanation:
• 'India Divided' was written by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of Independent India.
• Published in 1946, the book provides a detailed historical and statistical analysis of the communal problem in India and argues against the partition of the country.
• Dr. Prasad meticulously examined the Two-Nation Theory and highlighted the shared culture and geographical unity of India.

Information Booster:
• Other Works by Rajendra Prasad: 'Atmakatha' (Autobiography), 'Satyagraha at Champaran', and 'Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar'.
• Historical Context: The book was written while he was in prison during the Quit India Movement (Bankipur Jail).

Additional Knowledge:
• Jawaharlal Nehru (Option A): Authored 'The Discovery of India', 'Glimpses of World History', and 'An Autobiography'.
• B.R. Ambedkar (Option C): Authored seminal works like 'The Annihilation of Caste', 'The Buddha and His Dhamma', and 'Thoughts on Pakistan' (which also dealt with partition but from a different sociological perspective).
• Vallabhbhai Patel (Option D): Known as the 'Iron Man of India', he was primarily known for his speeches and letters regarding the integration of princely states, though his ideas are compiled in various volumes, he did not author 'India Divided'.