UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Who of the following is the author of the book “The Audacity of Hope”?

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  1. AAl Gore
  2. BBarack ObamaCorrect
  3. CBill Clinton
  4. DHillary Clinton

Explanation

The correct answer is B because The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream was written by Barack Obama and published in 2006. At the time of its release, he was a United States Senator from Illinois. The book outlines his political and spiritual beliefs and became a major bestseller, helping to build the national profile that eventually led to his presidency. The other individuals listed are also prominent American political figures, but they are known for different works, such as Al Gore for An Inconvenient Truth and Bill Clinton for My Life.
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