Previous Year Question
Who is the author of the book “The Accidental Prime Minister”?
A.
Rajdeep Sardesai
B.
Karan Thapar
C.
Kuldeep Nayar
D.
Sanjaya Baru
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh was written by Sanjaya Baru. The book was first published in 2014. Penguin Random House India also lists Sanjaya Baru as its author.
Sanjaya Baru had served as Media Adviser to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The book is primarily his memoir-style account of the period when he was associated with the Prime Minister’s Office.