Indian Literature and Authors

The novel "Five Point Someone" by Chetan Bhagat features three main IIT student protagonists: Hari, Ryan, and Alok. These are the three friends whose experiences and relationships form the core narrative. Neha is a female character, Chetan Bhagat is the author, and Prabhat is not one of the three main characters.

The main protagonists of "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" are the three friends Govind, Ishaan, and Omi, plus Vidya (Ishaan's sister and Govind's love interest). These four characters drive the plot's central narrative. Fred Liao (option E) is a character (an Australian cricketer) but not one of the main Indian protagonists.

The statement is True. While novels are works of fiction, '2 States' by Chetan Bhagat draws inspiration from the author's real-life relationship with his wife Anusha, making it semi-autobiographical in nature. False would incorrectly suggest the novel has no connection to real events.

The correct main characters are Ananya and Krish (options B and C). They are the two protagonists and narrators of the novel '2 States', with the story told from their alternating perspectives. Chetan is the author, not a character, and Anusha is the real-life inspiration, not a fictional character.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote "Sishu" (meaning "child"), a collection of poetry and stories for children. Tagore's contribution to Bengali children's literature is significant, with this work reflecting his deep understanding of childhood and ability to craft engaging literature for young readers.

Khushwant Singh wrote 'Sahibs Who Loved India', a collection of stories about British colonial officers who developed a deep love for India and its culture. The book explores the complex relationships between the British and Indians during the colonial era. Jagdish, Chetan Bhagat, and Nadeem Aslam are not the correct authors.

L.K. Advani, a senior Indian BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, wrote 'A Prisoner's Scrapbook' during his detention in 1975-77 following the Emergency proclamation. The book documents his experiences and reflections during his imprisonment at Bangalore's Central Jail under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA).

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricket opener, authored 'Sunny Days' - his autobiography covering his cricket career. The book chronicles his journey from debut to becoming one of cricket's greatest opening batsmen. Sunny Deol is an actor, while R.K. Narayan and Shashi Tharoor are authors in different genres.

R.K. Narayan wrote 'Malgudi Days', a collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Malgudi, featuring young Swami among other characters. The stories capture small-town Indian life with gentle humor and insight. Premchand wrote in Hindi/Urdu, Ruskin Bond writes about hills, and Anurag Mathur wrote 'The Inscrutable Americans'.

Rafiq Zakaria authored 'The Man Who Divided India', a book that examines the role of British Viceroy Lord Mountbatten in the partition of India. The book provides a critical analysis of the events leading to India's partition in 1947.

Khushwant Singh, the renowned Indian author and journalist, wrote 'We Indians' as a collection of essays exploring Indian society, culture, and politics. H.G. Wells was British, and the other names are not associated with this book.

Ratnavali is a Sanskrit play written by Emperor Harsha (Harshavardhan) of Kannauj in the 7th century CE. It's a romantic comedy about a king who falls in love with a merchant's daughter, showcasing Harsha's literary contributions beyond his political and military achievements.

'Ntuppuppaakkoraanaendaarnnu' (My Grandfather Had an Elephant) is indeed by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, the renowned Malayalam writer known for his satirical and humorous works. The novel satirizes people who boast about past glory (their 'grandfather's elephants') to hide current shortcomings. Muttathu Varky wrote 'Aadujeevitham,' N.P. Mohammed was another Malayalam writer, Punathil Kunjabdullah wrote 'Smarakasilakal'.

'Arabipponnu' (1962) is indeed a novel co-authored by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and N.P. Mohammed, making option B correct. The other options are incorrect pairings - 'Kaalam' was written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair alone, 'Vilapayathra' is by N.P. Mohammed alone, and 'Varanasi' is by Uroob alone.