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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

“Razor's edge” written by

  1. Kaabbas

  2. Anita Desai

  3. Arundhati Roy

  4. Somerset Maugham
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Razor's Edge is a 1944 novel written by the British author W. Somerset Maugham.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of 'Anandamath'?

  1. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  2. Tripathi

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. Rabindranath Tagore

  5. M. Premchand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

The book ''Mritunjaya'' is written by

  1. Jane Austen

  2. Shivaji Sawant

  3. Emile Zone

  4. Shobha De
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Mrityunjaya' is a celebrated Marathi novel written by Shivaji Sawant, which depicts the life of Karna from the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

The book ''A Thousand Lovers'' is written by

  1. Krishan Chander

  2. K.P.S. Gill

  3. John Gray

  4. K.P.S. Menon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Krishan Chander was a renowned Urdu and Hindi writer from Pakistan/India. While he was a prolific author of short stories and novels, 'A Thousand Lovers' is not among his well-documented works. Famous works include 'Ek Chadar Maili Si' and 'Ghubare'. This title may be incorrect or obscure.

Multiple choice

The book ''Punjab - The knights of Falsehood'' is written by

  1. K. P. S. Gill

  2. Alan Paton

  3. Khushwant Singh

  4. Muneer Ahmed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

K.P.S. Gill, the former Director General of Police in Punjab, wrote 'Punjab - The Knights of Falsehood' (note title variation). The book addresses Punjab's militancy period and counter-insurgency operations. Gill was a controversial figure known for his tough approach to terrorism in Punjab during the 1980s-90s.

Multiple choice

The book ''A field of one's on Gender and Land Rights in South Asia'' is written by

  1. Bina Agarwal

  2. J.N . Kaul

  3. V.V. Giri

  4. M. J Akbar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bina Agarwal, a distinguished economist, wrote 'A Field of One's Own' (title appears garbled). The book examines gender and land rights in South Asia, analyzing women's access to agricultural land. Agarwal's work is foundational in development economics and feminist economics.

Multiple choice

The book ''Affluent Society'' is written by

  1. J. K Galbraith

  2. Piloo Mody

  3. C .V Sreenivasan

  4. Victor Hugo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

J.K. Galbraith (note spelling, full name John Kenneth Galbraith) wrote 'The Affluent Society' in 1958. This influential economics critique argued that postwar America's prosperity masked significant social inequalities and that private wealth coexisted with public squalor. Galbraith was a prominent Keynesian economist and advisor to JFK.

Multiple choice

The book ''Surviving Men'' is written by

  1. Richard Hough

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Shobha De

  4. Khwaja Ahmed Abbas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Surviving Men is a book written by the Indian columnist and author Shobha De, focusing on relationships and social dynamics.