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Books (Part-II)

📆 March 18, 2025

Total Questions: 26

11. Which book was awarded the Booker Prize, 2005 was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Vikram Seth
Solution:The Booker Prize of 2005 was given to John Banville of Ireland for his novel 'The Sea'. The book "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida written by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka was awarded the Booker Prize 2022.

12. Who is the author of "Malgudi Days"? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) R.K. Narayan
Solution:Books written by R.K. Narayan are: 'Malgudi Days', Swami and Friends', 'The Bachelor of Arts', 'The English Teacher' etc.

13. The author of 'Jharkhand: Castle over The Graves' is: [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (c) Victor Das
Solution:'Jharkhand: Castle over The Graves' is written by Victor Das. In his book, Das has presented a depiction of the political, social and economic movement of Jharkhand for the demand of a separate state.

14. Who is the author of "My Country, My Life"? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) L.K. Advani
Solution:My country, My life' is written by L.K. Advani and the books 'Wings of Fire', and the 'Ignited Minds' are written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. J.P. Narayan wrote "Total Revolution'.

15. Who is the author of the book "Tendulkar : Cricketer of the Century" released on 20-3-2013 at Delhi? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Vimal Kumar
Solution:'Tendulkar, The Cricketer of the Century', is written by Vimal Kumar

16. The writer of "One night@ Call Centre" is. [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Chetan Bhagat
Solution:Books written by Chetan Bhagat are - 'Five Point Someone', 'One Night @ the Call Centre', '3 Mistakes of my Life', India position, 11 Rules for Life etc.

17. 'Tarikh-e-Muzahideen' written by Pakistani writer Dr. Sadiq Hussain caused a great panic among the people of India because in this book - [39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (a) It is said that Sikh Gurus are called thief, wicked and plunderers in it.
Solution:The book, written by Pakistani author Dr. Sadiq Hussain, allegedly made blasphemous remarks on Sikh Gurus. In protest, the then Punjab State Youth Congress President Ramesh Singh announced a reward of Rs. 1 Crore on the head of Dr. Sadiq Hussain.

18. Name the author of the book "Sea of Poppies". [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Amitav Ghosh
Solution:Books written by Amitav Ghosh are -'The Glass Palace', 'Sea of Poppies', 'River of Smoke' 'The Circle of Reason', In 2023, he wrote 'Smoke and Ashes'.

19. Which of the following books is banned by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration? [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Tahrik-e-Mujahideen
Solution:Tahrik-e-Mujahideen was banned by J&K administration.

20. With the help of given codes match the following books with their authors : [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]

BookAuthor
A. White Tiger1. Barack Obama
B. The 3 mistakes of my life2. Vikas Swaroop
C. The Audacity of Hope3. Arvind Adiga
D. Six Suspects4. Chetan Bhagat

Code:

ABCD
(a)1234
(b)2143
(c)3412
(d)4321
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
BookAuthor
A. White Tiger1. Arvind Adiga
B. The 3 mistakes of my life2. Chetan Bhagat
C. The Audacity of Hope3. Barack Obama
D. Six Suspects4. Vikas Swaroop
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