APSA Quiz

Which Ruskin Bond book features a story about a boy named Rusty who lives in the hills of Dehradun?

• "The Blue Umbrella"

• "Rusty, the Boy from the Hills"

• "The Room on the Roof"

• "Delhi Is Not Far"

Who was Anant Pai commonly known as?

• Uncle Pai

• Uncle sam

• Grandpa Pie

• Professor Pie

What is the profession of Sudha Murty?

• Author

• Engineer

• Philanthropist

• All of the Above

Who is the protagonist in *"Swami and Friends"*?

• Swaminathan

• Rajam

• Mani

• Samuel

Who is believed to be the author of the Panchatantra, a famous collection of fables?

• Valmiki

• Kalidas

• Ved Vyasa

• Vishnu Sharma

In “The Blue Umbrella,” what does the umbrella symbolize for the young girl?

• Wealth and Status

• Her innocence and happinesses

• A Magical Power

• Protection from the elements

In which year did Anant Pai launch the "Amar Chitra Katha" series?

• 1965

• 1966

• 1967

• 1969

Which book by Sudha Murty is known for its collection of children's stories?

• "Three Thousand Stitches"

• "The Old Man and His God"

• "How I Taught My Grandmother to Read"

• "The Magic of the Lost Temple"

R.K. Narayan’s fictional town, Malgudi, is located in which part of India?

• South

• North

• East

• West

The Panchatantra is primarily a collection of stories designed to impart wisdom to

• Princes

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Farmers