Indian Literature and Authors

Rangbhoomi is a Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand, published in 1924. It's a significant social novel depicting the struggles of landless peasants and Gandhi's influence. Sharatchandra (B) was a Bengali writer, Gurudatt (A) and Dharmveer Bharati (D) are other Hindi authors.

'Mother India' (1927) was written by Katherine Mayo, an American journalist. The book was highly critical of Indian society and culture, and was controversial in India. Indian nationalists like Mahatma Gandhi strongly criticized the book. It's important not to confuse this with other works - it's not by Kuldip Nayar, E.M. Forster, or Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

This is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood through 1921. It's a foundational text of Indian political and spiritual thought. The book details his philosophy of Satyagraha (truth-force) and nonviolent resistance.

A Passage to India is a 1924 novel by E.M. Forster about colonial India. It explores themes of racism, cultural misunderstanding, and the British Empire. The novel is set against the backdrop of Indian nationalism.

Kuldip Nayar, the renowned Indian journalist and author, wrote "Between the Lines" - a collection of his columns and observations on contemporary politics and society. The work is recognized for its incisive commentary on Indian democracy and governance. Charles Lamb is known for "Essays of Elia", Arundhati Roy for "The God of Small Things", and Schumacher for "Small is Beautiful".

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, wrote "Chitra" - a poetic drama that beautifully weaves together themes of love, beauty, and spiritual awakening. The work is part of his vast literary corpus that includes "Gitanjali" and "The Home and the World". Vishnu Sharma wrote "Panchatantra", Tilak wrote "Geeta Rahasya", and Arundhati Roy wrote "The God of Small Things".

Karl Marx wrote "Das Kapital" - the foundational text of communist theory that critically analyzes capitalism and its economic mechanisms. The work is a masterpiece of political economy and social theory. Sarojini Naidu was a poet, Charles Dickens wrote novels like "Great Expectations", and Kuldip Nayar was a journalist.

Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, wrote "The Discovery of India" during his imprisonment in 1942-1946. This comprehensive work explores India's rich cultural heritage, philosophical traditions, and historical journey from ancient times to the modern era. Arundhati Roy wrote "The God of Small Things" and Sarojini Naidu was a poet.

Vishnu Sharma is traditionally credited as the author of "Panchatantra" - an ancient Indian collection of interlinked animal fables that convey wisdom about life, politics, and practical conduct. The work has influenced literature across the world for over two millennia. Kuldip Nayar and Sarojini Naidu are modern Indian figures, Charles Dickens wrote Victorian novels.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored 'Geetarahasya' (1915), presenting his interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita with emphasis on karma yoga and active resistance to British rule. The work blends spiritual interpretation with nationalist ideology.

Rabindranath Tagore authored 'Gitanjali' (1912), a collection of 103 English poems translated from his Bengali works. This masterpiece earned Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European laureate.

Lajja (Shame) is a controversial novel by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen that critiques religious fundamentalism and the treatment of women. The book was banned in Bangladesh and led to death threats against the author, forcing her into exile. The other options are prominent Indian figures but not authors of this work.

'Sunny Days' is the autobiography of Sunil Gavaskar, covering his cricket career and experiences. The book provides insights into his journey as one of India's greatest opening batsmen. M Amarnath, Kapil Dev, and Arun Lal are all prominent cricketers but not the author of this particular book.

Sunny Days is the autobiography of legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, published in the late 1970s. The book chronicles his early career and rise to becoming one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history.

Arvind Adiga, the Indian-Australian author, wrote 'Between the Assassinations' published in 2008. He is also known for his Booker Prize-winning novel 'The White Tiger'. Chetan Bhagat (misspelled as Bagat), Polly Umrigar (cricketer), and Upamanyu Chatterjee are different authors.