INDIAN BOOKS AND AUTHOR

Who wrote Gitanjali, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?

• Charles Dickens

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Leo Tolstoy

• William Wordsworth

Answer explanation

Rabindranath Tagore wrote Gitanjali, a collection of poems that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to receive this honor.

Midnight’s Children, winner of the Booker Prize (1981), was authored by—

• Kiran Desai

• Jhumpa Lahiri

• Arundhati Roy

• Salman Rushdie

Answer explanation

Midnight’s Children is a novel by Salman Rushdie, which won the Booker Prize in 1981. The other authors listed, Kiran Desai, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Arundhati Roy, are notable but did not write this particular book.

Who authored The Inheritance of Loss?

• Arundhati Roy

• Jhumpa Lahiri

• Salman Rushdie

• Kiran Desai

Answer explanation

The Inheritance of Loss is authored by Kiran Desai, who won the Man Booker Prize for this novel. The other authors listed, such as Arundhati Roy and Jhumpa Lahiri, are notable but did not write this book.

The God of Small Things, winner of the Booker Prize (1997), was written by—

• Jhumpa Lahiri

• Salman Rushdie

• Kiran Desai

• Arundhati Roy

Answer explanation

The God of Small Things is a novel by Arundhati Roy, who won the Booker Prize in 1997 for this work. The other authors listed, Jhumpa Lahiri, Salman Rushdie, and Kiran Desai, are notable but did not write this book.

Who wrote Untouchable, a powerful novel on caste oppression?

• R. K. Narayan

• Ismat Chughtai

• Kamala Das

• Mulk Raj Anand

Answer explanation

Mulk Raj Anand wrote Untouchable, which addresses the harsh realities of caste oppression in India. His work is significant in highlighting social issues, making him the correct answer among the options provided.

Who wrote Kanthapura, based on Gandhian influence in a village?

• Mulk Raj Anand

• Ismat Chughtai

• Khushwant Singh

• Raja Rao

Answer explanation

Kanthapura was written by Raja Rao, who was influenced by Gandhian principles. The novel explores the impact of Gandhi's ideas on a South Indian village, making Rao the correct answer.

Who wrote the poetry collection The Golden Threshold?

• Sarojini Naidu

• Kamala Das

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Mirza Ghalib

Answer explanation

The poetry collection The Golden Threshold was written by Sarojini Naidu, an influential Indian poet and freedom fighter, known for her contributions to English literature and her role in India's independence movement.

Who wrote Why I am an Atheist?

• B.R. Ambedkar

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Bhagat Singh

• Mahatma Gandhi

Answer explanation

Why I am an Atheist was written by Bhagat Singh, a prominent Indian revolutionary. The essay reflects his views on religion and atheism, making him a significant figure in the discourse on secularism in India.

Who authored Unbreakable, an autobiography?

• John Cena

• Mari kom

• Dwayne Johnson

• Stone Cold Steve Austin

Answer explanation

The autobiography Unbreakable is authored by Mari Kom, an acclaimed Indian boxer. The other options, while notable figures, have not written this particular autobiography.

Playing It My Way is the autobiography of—

• Rahul Dravid

• Virat Kohli

• MS Dhoni

• Sachin Tendulkar

Answer explanation

Playing It My Way is the autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers in history. The book details his life, career, and experiences in cricket, making him the correct answer.