GK (Books and Authors)

Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Gora' in 1910. This novel explores themes of nationalism, identity, and spirituality during the British colonial period in India.

Charles Dickens wrote 'Great Expectations' in 1860-1861, chronicling Pip's journey from childhood to adulthood. It is one of his most famous novels, exploring themes of social class, personal growth, and redemption.

Vikram Seth, one of India's most celebrated contemporary authors, wrote 'The Golden Gate' (1986), which is notable for being a novel written entirely in verse. The book is set in Silicon Valley and explores themes of love and relationships. The other authors listed - Vijay Dahia, R.N. Tagore, and Vijay Tendulkar - are not associated with this work.

Vijay Tendulkar, one of India's most influential playwrights, wrote 'Ghashiram Kotwal' (1972), a Marathi political satire that critiques power and corruption in 18th-century Pune. The play is considered a landmark of modern Indian theatre. Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketer, and the other options are not the correct playwright.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' in 1726, a satirical novel depicting Lemuel Gulliver's travels to fictional lands. Bana Bhatt was a 7th-century Sanskrit scholar, Oscar Wilde wrote 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', John Keats was a Romantic poet, and Homer wrote Greek epics like the Iliad.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote 'Hard Times' in 1854, a social novel criticizing industrial society and utilitarian philosophy. Vinay Tendulkar is a modern Indian playwright (not 'Tendulakar'), and M. Tendulkar (likely referring to Mahasweta Devi or similar) is a contemporary writer. Tulsidas wrote 'Ramcharitmanas' in medieval Hindi.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1888-1975), philosopher and former President of India, wrote 'The Hindu View of Life' (1926), presenting Hindu philosophy to Western audiences. Kalidas wrote Sanskrit plays like 'Shakuntala', while Z.A. Bhutto and B. Bhutto were Pakistani political figures.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) wrote 'On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History' (1841), a series of lectures analyzing the role of heroes in shaping history. Homer wrote Greek epics, John Milton wrote 'Paradise Lost', and Kabir was a medieval Indian mystic poet.

Correct answer is (3). 

H.G. Wells (1866-1946) wrote 'The Invisible Man' in 1897, a science fiction novel about a scientist who discovers invisibility. John Keats was a Romantic poet, Ghalib was an Urdu poet, and Kalidas wrote Sanskrit literature in classical India.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (1928-1979), former Prime Minister of Pakistan, wrote 'If I Am Assassinated' in 1979 while in prison, predicting his own execution. J.P. (Jayaprakash) Narayan was an Indian political leader, J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter series, and Kabir was a medieval mystic poet.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) wrote 'Kubla Khan' in 1797, a romantic poem inspired by a dream. Kalidas wrote Sanskrit literature, H.G. Wells wrote science fiction, and Salman Rushdie is a contemporary author. The poem was published in 1816.

Jean-Christophe is a Nobel Prize-winning novel by French author Romain Rolland, published between 1904-1912. It's a multi-volume work tracing the life of a German musical genius. Kuldip Nayar and Salman Rushdie are modern writers, while B. Bhatt is not associated with this classic work.

Kagaz te Kanvas (Paper and Canvas) is a collection of essays by renowned Punjabi writer Amrita Pritam. She is one of the most prominent figures in Punjabi literature, known for both poetry and prose. J. Milton and G. Greene are English writers, while Munshi Premchand wrote in Hindi and Urdu.

Kanyadaan is a controversial play by Vijay Tendulkar, one of India's most influential playwrights. The play deals with themes of caste, class, and social hypocrisy in modern India. Tendulkar's works are known for their bold social commentary.

Correct answer is (1). 

Hungry Stones (Kshudhita Pashan) is a short story by Rabindranath Tagore, collected in his work of the same name. It's a supernatural tale about a tax collector's encounter with a haunted mansion. Tagore's short stories often explore mystical and psychological themes.

Liberty in the Modern State is a political work by British political theorist Harold Laski. He was a prominent Labour Party member and taught at the London School of Economics. The book examines the concept of liberty in democratic societies.

The Life of Graham Greene is a three-volume biography written by Norman Sherry, who spent decades researching and writing it. Sherry was granted unprecedented access to Greene and his papers. The work is considered the definitive biography of the English novelist.

Malvikagnimitra is an ancient Sanskrit play by Kalidas (Kalidasa), one of India's greatest Sanskrit poets and playwrights. It's considered one of his earlier works and deals with court intrigue and romance. Kalidas also wrote Shakuntala and Meghaduta.

Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen (spelled correctly as Austen, not Austin), published in 1814. It's one of her six major novels and explores themes of morality, social class, and upbringing in Regency-era England. Austen is renowned for her wit and social commentary.

Mother India is a controversial book by Katherine Mayo, published in 1927. The book was highly critical of Indian society and culture, causing widespread outrage in India. Mahatma Gandhi called it a 'reporter's drain inspector's report.' R.K. Narayan is a celebrated Indian novelist.

Men and Women is a poetry collection by Robert Browning, published in 1855. It contains some of his most famous dramatic monologues. Browning is a major Victorian poet known for his psychological portraits and dramatic verse.

The national song of India 'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (also spelled Chatterjee or Chatterji). It appeared in his novel Anandamath in 1882. The song became a rallying cry during the Indian independence movement and was honored alongside the national anthem.