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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
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Kautilya
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Lajpat rai
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Dalai Lama
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Charles Berlitz
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The correct answer is D. 'The Bermuda Triangle' is a book by Charles Berlitz, who popularized the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle region where ships and planes allegedly disappeared. Kautilya was an ancient Indian economist, Lajpat Rai was an Indian freedom fighter, and the Dalai Lama is the Tibetan spiritual leader.
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Vikram Seth
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Shobha De
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Khuswant Singh
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None of these
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'Speed Post' is a novel written by Indian author Shobha De, published in 1999. The book explores themes of contemporary urban life and relationships in India.
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Rupa Bajwa – ‘The Sari Shop’
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Kaiwan Mehta – ‘Alice in Bhuleshwar: Navigating a Mumbai Neighbourhood’
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Rukun Advani – ‘Written For Ever: The Best of Civil Lines’
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Hussain M. Naqvi – ‘Kabul Disco’
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Shrabani Basu – ‘Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidante’
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Hussain M. Naqvi wrote 'Home Boy', not 'Kabul Disco'. 'Kabul Disco' was likely written by a different author. The other author-book pairs are correctly matched: Rupa Bajwa wrote 'The Sari Shop', and the other pairs are accurate.
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Shashi Tharoor
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K. Natwar Singh
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Suranjan Das
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Prem Shankar Jha
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Shyam Saran
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Managed Chaos: The Fragility of the Chinese Miracle was authored by Prem Shankar Jha, a prominent Indian journalist and political commentator. The book examines China's economic and political system, arguing that despite rapid growth, it faces significant structural and governance challenges that could undermine its development model.
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Veerappa Moily
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Mayawati
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Purno A. Sangma
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Meera Kumar
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Purno A. Sangma, former Lok Sabha Speaker, was in news in 2010 for his forthcoming autobiography titled 'Beyond Reservation' which discussed his views on reservation policy. Other options like Veerappa Moily, Mayawati, and Meira Kumar were prominent politicians but not associated with this particular book.
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Sahir Ludhiyanvi
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Kaifi Azmi
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Madan Mohan
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Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Yaad ki Rehguzar is the autobiography of renowned poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi. The book documents his life journey and contributions to Urdu literature and Hindi cinema.
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'Mother India: A Political Biography of Indira Gandhi' - Pranay Gupte
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'Confronting Terrorism' - Maroof Raza
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'Asian Defence Review 2008-2009' - Jasjit Singh
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'Dynamic Lawyering' - Ram Jethmalani
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'Mother India: A Political Biography of Indira Gandhi' - Pranay Gupte
'Confronting Terrorism' - Maroof Raza
'Asian Defence Review 2008-2009' - Jasjit Singh
'Dynamic Lawyering' - V.R. Krishna lyer
'The Art of Costume Design' - Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya
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Kancha Ilaiah
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Chittaranjan Senapati
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Sukhadeo Thorat
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Narendra Jadhav
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'Blocked by Caste: Economic Discrimination in Modern India' is co-authored by Sukhadeo Thorat, Chairman of the University Grants Commission and Katherine S. Newman
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The Hindus: An Alternative History — Edward Luce
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The Feminist Challenge: Alice Munro and Anita Desai — Jayasree Sukumaran
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Tide of Fortune: A Family Tale — Manubhai Madhvani & Giles Foden
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Arrack in the Afternoon - Mathew Vincent Menacherry
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Edward Luce is the author of 'In Spite of the Gods' while 'The Hindus: An Alternative History' has been authored by Wendy Doniger.
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Raj Anand
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Munshi Premchand
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Salman Rushdie
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Amrita Pritam
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Benajir Bhutto
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Nelson Mandela
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Laxmi Sehgal
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Pervez Musharraf
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None of these
B
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'Long Walk to Freedom' is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, chronicling his early life, education, and 27 years in prison. It was published in 1994.
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Soli Sorabjee
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Mani Shankar Iyer
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Ram Jethmalani
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Kapil Sibal
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The correct answer is Ram Jethmalani, the renowned lawyer and politician who authored 'Big Egos, Small Men'. The book is a political commentary. Soli Sorabjee was also a famous lawyer but not the author of this particular book.
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P. M. Nayyar
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Jhumpi Lahiri
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Shobha De
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None of these
C
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Shobha De, a renowned Indian novelist and columnist, authored 'Superstar India: From Incredible to Unstoppable' - a commentary on modern India's transformation and global emergence. P. M. Nayyar and Jhumpa Lahiri are different authors known for other works.
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Tara Singh
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Amrita Pritam
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Surjit Patter
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H.S. Mehboob
B
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Amrita Pritam is widely recognized as one of the most prominent and influential Punjabi writers, including her significant contributions to modern Punjabi ghazal and poetry.
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S. Nanak singh
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Amrita pritam
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Bhai Vir Singh
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Bhai Mohan Singh Vaid
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Bhai Vir Singh wrote the novel 'Satwant Kaur,' a significant work in Punjabi literature. S. Nanak Singh wrote 'Pavitar Paapi' and other novels, Amrita Pritam wrote 'Pinjar,' and Bhai Mohan Singh Vaid was a different figure. This is a question about Punjabi literary heritage.