Indian Literature and Authors

Susmita Das Gupta authored this biography of Amitabh Bachchan. The book chronicles his journey from struggling actor to iconic Bollywood superstar. This is specialized knowledge about a specific celebrity biography.

'An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions' (2013) is co-authored by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Belgian-born Indian economist Jean Drèze, analyzing India's development challenges.

'Understanding Bhagat Singh' is authored by Chaman Lal, a renowned scholar who has extensively researched and written about Bhagat Singh's life, writings, and revolutionary activities.

Speed Post is a novel by Indian author Shobha De, published in 1999. The book explores contemporary relationships and modern Indian society through its narrative.

God's Little Soldier is a novel written by Kiran Nagarkar, one of India's most acclaimed contemporary writers. The book explores themes of faith, identity, and violence through the story of a man named Zia Khan who becomes a fundamentalist. Nagarkar is known for works like Cuckold and Ravan and Eddie. The other options are famous Indian writers but not the author of this specific book.

The concept of Antyodaya (uplifting the poorest person) was propounded by Vinoba Bhave. It became a central principle of Indian development planning and social welfare programs.

Tuhfatul Muwahhidin (A Gift to Monotheists) was written by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1805. It was his first published work criticizing religious orthodoxy and superstition, marking the beginning of his reformist thought. Roy is considered the father of modern India and founded the Brahmo Samaj.

Correct answer is (3).  

Mark Tully, the former BBC correspondent for India, is the author of 'The Heart of India.' The book is a collection of essays that reflects his deep understanding and observations of Indian society, politics, and culture during his extensive time living and reporting from India.

Pranab Mukherjee authored 'Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice' which chronicles his political journey and contributions to Indian politics. The book was published in 2011, before he became President of India. The other options served in high offices but are not associated with this specific autobiography.

Salman Rushdie authored 'Joseph Anton: A Memoir,' which was published in 2012. The book chronicles his life during the fatwa issued following the publication of 'The Satanic Verses.' The title 'Joseph Anton' combines the pseudonyms he used while in hiding - Joseph from Conrad, Anton from Chekhov. This is Rushdie's own memoir about that period of his life.

Kurt Koffka was a German psychologist. He was born and educated in Berlin and earned his PhD there in 1909 as a student of Carl . He wrote Growth of the mind.

'My Country My Life' is the autobiography of L. K. Advani, a prominent Indian politician and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The book covers his life, political career, and experiences in Indian politics.

Pather Dabi (The Right of Way) was a revolutionary novel written by Sharatchandra Chatterji (Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay) that glorified the path of violent revolution against British colonial rule. The British government banned this novel due to its seditious content. Bankimchandra wrote Anandamath, Premchand was a Hindi/Urdu writer, and Ajai Ghosh was a communist leader but not the author of this specific novel.

The correct answer is 3.