Books (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-I)

11. The title of the autobiography of Rassundari Devi is: [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Amar Jiban
(b) Smritichitre: The Memoirs of a Spirited Wife
(c) Aalo Aandhari
(d) Raseedi Ticket

Correct Answer: (a) Amar Jiban

Solution:Rassundari Devi's autobiography is called Amar Jiban which translates to "My life". The book talks about a woman's struggle to attain literacy during her time.

12. 'I Am No Messiah' is an autobiography of the actor ______. [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Sonu Sood
(b) Salman Khan
(c) Sonu Nigam
(d) Amir Khan

Correct Answer: (a) Sonu Sood

Solution:Actor Sonu Sood who has been dubbed as the Messiah of the migrant for his relentless services towards the people and society is all set to pen his autobiography. The actor's autobiography will be titled "I am no Messiah".

The book will be co-written by Meena iyer. The book is published by Penguin Random House India.

13. Who is the author of the book 'Roads to Mussoorie'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kiran Desai
(b) Ashwin Sanghi
(c) Amish Tripathi
(d) Ruskin Bond

Correct Answer: (d) Ruskin Bond

Solution:The author of the book 'Roads to Mussoorie' is Ruskin Bond. The book is a memoir of his early years and is a delightful account of his travels and experiences as a young writer in India. Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian author known for his novels, short stories, and essays that capture the essence of life in India.

14. The historical fiction novel 'The King Within' is authored by: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 07.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Krishna Sobti
(b) Indu Sundaresan
(c) Nandini Sengupta
(d) Kiran Nagarkar

Correct Answer: (c) Nandini Sengupta

Solution:"The King Within" is authored by Nandini Sen Gupta, written in a highly easy-flowing language and vivid detailing, making the characters come alive. Nandini Sengupta is a Pondicherry-based writer and journalist.

15. Who is the author of the book 'Gone Girl'? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 06.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Damon Galgut
(b) Gillian Flynn
(c) Yann Martel
(d) Anna Burns

Correct Answer: (b) Gillian Flynn

Solution:Gone Girl is a 2012 crime thriller novel by American writer Gillian Flynn. It was published by Crown Publishing Group in June 2012. The novel was popular and made the New York Times Best Seller list.

16. 'Jakhan Choto Chilam' is an autobiography written in the Bengali language by which of the following Indian Bangla film directors? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 08.06.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rituparno Ghosh
(b) Mrinal Sen
(c) Satyajit Ray
(d) Tapan Sinha

Correct Answer: (c) Satyajit Ray

Solution:Jakhan Choto Chilam' is an autobiography by Satya-jit Ray in the Bengali language. Satyajit Ray was an Indian director, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and music composer. In 1992, the Government of India honoured him with the Bharat Ratna Award.

17. Which of the following writers announced the launch of his new book, 'Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India', in June 2020? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-I) 23.11.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Robin Sharma
(b) Chetan Bhaga
(c) Arvind Adiga
(d) Amish Tripathi

Correct Answer: (d) Amish Tripathi

Solution:Amish Tripathi announced the launch of his new book, 'Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India', in June 2020. The book begins with Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion and the massacre of the holy Somnath Temple. Legend of Suheldev is the story of a king who united the men and women of the nation, irrespective of their religion, caste, region, or status in society.

18. Who has authored the book "The People's Maharaja' based on the life of Amarinder Singh? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 2.07.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Venkaiah Naidu
(b) Khushwant Singh
(c) Ram Kamal Mukherjee
(d) Mr. Vijay Kumar

Correct Answer: (b) Khushwant Singh

Solution:The book 'The People's Maharaja", based on the life of Amarinder Singh, is written by Chandigarh-based author Khushwant Singh. Captain Amarinder Singh is an Indian politician serving as the 15th and current Chief Minister of Punjab.

19. Who has written the book 'The Unseen Indira Gandhi'? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 5.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jairam Naresh
(b) Dr. K. P. Mathur
(c) Dr. Anna Suvorova
(d) Santosh Singh

Correct Answer: (b) Dr. K. P. Mathur

Solution:The book "The Unseen Indira Gandhi Through Her Physician's Eyes' was authored by Dr. KP Mathur.

20. 'Khullam Khulla' is an autobiography of which famous actor? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.L. (T-I) 3.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Shatrughan Sinha
(b) Mithun Chakraborty
(c) Jitendra
(d) Rishi Kapoor

Correct Answer: (d) Rishi Kapoor

Solution:'Khullam Khulla' is the autobiography of famous Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor.