Books (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following books is authored by Sanjaya Baru? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) The Accidental Prime Minister
Solution:Sanjaya Baru is the author of a book titled 'The Accidental Prime Minister'. This book is based on the life of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

2. 'Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life' is the autobiography of: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Viswanathan Anand
Solution:'Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life' is the autobiography of Viswanathan Anand.

3. Which of the following novel is written by Bhisham Sahni? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 03.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Tamas
Solution:Tamas is written by Bhisham Sahni. He was an Indian, novelist, actor, and playwright best known for his novel and television screenplay, Tamas, an intense and passionate account of India's partition.
  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee writes Vande Mataram.
  • Munshi Premchand writes Nirmala.
  • Dharamvir Bharati writes Gunahon Ka Devta.

4. The ________ volume of the 'Akbar Nama' is known as Ain-i-Akbari. [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Third
Solution:The Third volume of the 'AkbarNama' is known as Ain-i-Akbari. It is a 16th-century, detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar's empire written by Abul Fazl.

5. Who among the following is the composer of the Sanskrit text titled 'Rasamajari'? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Bhanudatta
Solution:Bhanudatta is the composer of the Sanskrit text titled 'Rasamajari'. He was a 7th-century Sanskrit prose writer and poet of India. He was the Asthana Kavi in the court of King Harsha Vardhana.

6. Who is the author/writer of 'The Silent Cry'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 2.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Kenzaburo Оe
Solution:The author of the novel 'The Silent Cry' is Kenzaburo Oe from Japan. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1994.

7. Who wrote the book 'Every Child Matters'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Kailash Satyarthi
Solution:The book 'Every Child Matters' is authored by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian social reformer. He launched a massive campaign against the rights of child labour.

8. Whose autobiography is 'Long Walk to Freedom'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Nelson Mandela
Solution:'Long Walk to Freedom' is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa.

9. Who is the author of Freedom in Exile? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Dalai Lama
Solution:The Dalai Lama is the author of the book Freedom in Exile. It is the autobiography of the Buddhist religious leader, the Dalai Lama.

10. Who is the writer of novel 'The White Tiger'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 8.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Aravind Adiga
Solution:The novel 'The White Tiger' is his debut novel by Aravind Adiga. For this novel, he was awarded the Man Booker Prize in 2008.