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​Who was the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize? ​
Question

Who was the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize?

A.

Siddhartha Mukherjee


B.

Geeta Anand


C.

Jhumpa Lahiri


D.

Gobind Behari Lal

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Gobind Behari Lal.

Explanation:

  • Gobind Behari Lal was the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 for his work in journalism.

Incorrect Options:

  • Siddhartha Mukherjee: Won the Pulitzer in 2011 for Biography, not as the first Indian.
  • Geeta Anand: Not a Pulitzer winner.
  • Jhumpa Lahiri: Won the Pulitzer for Fiction, not as the first Indian.

Information Booster:

  • Pulitzer Prize is one of the highest honors in journalism and the arts.
  • Gobind Behari Lal received it for his exceptional contributions to news and commentary.

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