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Indian Literature and Authors

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Indian Literature and Authors is a crucial topic for competitive exams, focusing on famous writers, notable books, and literary awards. Questions cover various regional, postcolonial, and historical texts. This collection helps test takers prepare effectively for general awareness sections.

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Indian Literature and Authors Questions

Multiple choice

Who among the following has authored the book, titled “Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice”?

  1. Manmohan Singh

  2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Hamid Ansari

  4. Pranab Mukherjee

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D Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Who among the following has authored the famous novel, titled 'Joseph Anton'?

  1. Jeet Thayil

  2. Salman Rushdie

  3. Shobha De

  4. V.S. Naipaul
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the book "Growth of the Mind”?

  1. Koffka

  2. Moore

  3. Spencer

  4. Jawahar Lal Nehru

  5. Margaret Mead
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Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

The author the book “My Country My Life” is

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. L. K. Advani

  3. Jaswant Singh

  4. Amrita Pritam
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Explanation

'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.

Multiple choice

Who was the author of ‘Pather Dabi’, a novel which glorified the path of violent revolution and was banned by the British Government?

  1. Premchand

  2. Sharatchandra Chatterji

  3. Bankimchandra Chatterji

  4. Ajai Ghosh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice

'A Bend in the Ganges' is a work of

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Amitav Ghose

  3. Manohar Malgonkar

  4. M.R. Anand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Manohar Malgonkar wrote 'A Bend in the Ganges,' a historical novel set during the partition of India in 1947. The book explores human stories and political upheavals during this turbulent period. Anita Desai and Amitav Ghose are other renowned Indian writers, and M.R. Anand is famous for 'Untouchable,' but this specific work is Malgonkar's.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of ''An Area of Darkness”?

  1. Vinita Ketaki

  2. Piloo Modi

  3. Kiran Desai

  4. V.S. Naipual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'An Area of Darkness' (1964) is V.S. Naipaul's first travelogue about India, written during his journey through the country. Naipaul, a Nobel laureate, critically examined post-independence India's social and cultural landscape.

Multiple choice

Who among the following is the author of the book My Music, My Life?

  1. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

  2. Amjad Ali Khan

  3. M.S. Subbulakshmi

  4. Ravi Shankar

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar maestro, is indeed the author of 'My Music, My Life' (1968). The book covers his musical philosophy, training, and experiences introducing Indian classical music to Western audiences. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Mohan Veena), Amjad Ali Khan (sarod), and M.S. Subbulakshmi (vocal) are all great musicians but not authors of this particular book.