Indian Literature and Authors

This is the correct answer as 'Chandrakanta' was written by Devaki Nandan Khatri.

This is the correct answer as this statement is incorrect. O. Chandu Menon started translating the novel 'Henrietta Temple', but then realised that a translation would not appeal to readers and eventually wrote the original novel 'Indulekha' in the manner of English novels.

This is the correct answer. Premchand based his writings on the traditional art of Kissa-goi or storytelling. This was the first Hindi novel that drew the attention of readers towards social issues such as child marriage, dowry and the condition of women in society.

Andrew Whitehead is the author of 'A Mission in Kashmir', which examines the complex political and military situation in Kashmir. Whitehead is a British journalist and BBC correspondent who has covered South Asia extensively. The book provides historical context to the Kashmir conflict.

Vikram Seth wrote 'An Equal Music,' a novel about a musician's emotional and professional journey. Seth is renowned for works like 'A Suitable Boy' and 'The Golden Gate.' The other authors listed wrote different notable works - Francis (thrillers), Rushdie (Magic Realism), and Mathur ('The Inscrutable Americans').

“Energy Security and Climate Change” a book written by R.V. Shahi, former Secretary in the Ministry of Power was released recently. His earlier works include “Indian Power Sector - Challenge and Response (2005)” and “Towards Powering India: Policy Initiatives and Implementation Strategy (2007)”.

Noble laureates Rajendra Kumar Pachauri and Amartya Sen, noted columnist C. Raja Mohan and environmentalist Sunita Narain are four Indians to figure in the list of top 100 global thinkers for the year 2009, of the US Foreign Policy magazine. US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tops the list followed by US President Barack Obama in the second position.

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and former chairman of UIDAI, authored 'Imagining India: The Idea of a Renewed Nation' which discusses India's development challenges and opportunities. 'A Good Woman' is by Suhel Seth, 'Between the Assassinations' and 'The White Tiger' are by Aravind Adiga. Nilekani's book is a non-fiction work examining India's economic and social landscape.

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'Kranti' was a Marathi revolutionary journal published from Maharashtra during the freedom struggle, associated with the revolutionary movement in Western India. The other options were from different regions: 'Atmasakti' and 'Sarathi' were associated with Bengal, while 'Sandhya' was published from Uttar Pradesh. Maharashtra had a strong tradition of nationalist journalism in Marathi.

Thomas R. Trautmann, a distinguished historian of ancient India, wrote 'The Clash of Chronologies: Ancient India in the Modern World' which examines how modern historiography has dealt with ancient Indian chronology. The book explores colonial and post-colonial approaches to Indian history. Groopman writes on medicine, Brown on fiction, and Bissell on business/India.

William Nanda Bissell wrote 'Making India Work', which presents ideas for India's economic and social development from a business perspective. As Managing Director of Fabindia, Bissell brings practical experience to analyzing India's challenges and opportunities in governance, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. Groopman writes on medicine, Brown on fiction, and Trautmann on history.

Yann Martel, a Canadian author, wrote 'Life of Pi' published in 2001. The novel tells the story of Pi Patel, a boy stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. Vikram Seth wrote 'A Suitable Boy', Anita Desai is known for 'Clear Light of Day', and Shobha De is an Indian columnist and novelist.