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Magazines, Books and Their Authors (Part-III)

📆 October 29, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. Who wrote the famous song "Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Hamara"? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004 M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Solution:Muhammad Iqbal, the renowned poet and lawyer by profession, was born on November 9, 1877 at Sialkot, Punjab of British India. He wrote "Saare Jahan Se Acchha" but later he joined Muslim League. He was born to a family with Kashmiri Pandit ancestry that had embraced Islam in the 17th century. He was born in Sialkot, Punjab (now in Pakistan). He was commonly referred to as Allama (title given to Islamic scholars). As a lawyer he appeared at the Lahore High Court in several cases. He was knighted by King George V who gave him the title of "Sir" in 1922. He died in Lahore at the age of 60 years. His tomb is located in Hazuri Bagh in Lahore.

22. "Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna" who wrote these lines in his works? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (b) Muhammad Iqbal
Solution:"Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna" is a portion of the famous song "Saare Jahan Se Acchha" written by Muhammad Iqbal. He was born to a family with Kashmiri Pandit ancestry that had embraced Islam in the 17th century. He was born in Sialkot, Punjab (now in Pakistan). He was commonly referred to as Allama (title given to Islamic scholars). As a lawyer he appeared at the Lahore High Court in several cases. He was knighted by King George V who gave him the title of "Sir" in 1922. He died in Lahore at the age of 60 years. His tomb is located in Hazuri Bagh in Lahore.

23. What was the name of the poet, who wrote the popular poem "Firangiya" in Bhojpuri against "British Colonialism"? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Manoranjan
Solution:Manoranjan Prasad Singh wrote poem "Firangiya" in Bhojpuri against British Colonialism.

24. The pamphlet entitled ‘Why I Am an Atheist’ was written by [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagat Singh
Solution:The pamphlet entitled ‘Why I Am an Atheist?’ was written by Bhagat Singh.

25. The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh and was adopted as the National Anthem of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) Rabindranath Tagore
Solution:The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ was written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the Bengal partition movement of 1905. The music of this song is inspired by the melody of the Hymn ‘Ami Kothay Pabo Tare’ written by Gagan Harkara. Bangladesh adopted the first 10 lines of this song as its National Anthem. Syed Ali Ahsan translated the song in English. It is noteworthy that Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India ‘Jana Gana Mana’. He is the only poet of the world whose compositions have been adopted as the national anthem of two countries.

26. Who composed ‘Jana Gana Mana’? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (c) Rabindranath Tagore
Solution:The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ was written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the Bengal partition movement of 1905. The music of this song is inspired by the melody of the Hymn ‘Ami Kothay Pabo Tare’ written by Gagan Harkara. Bangladesh adopted the first 10 lines of this song as its National Anthem. Syed Ali Ahsan translated the song in English. It is noteworthy that Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India ‘Jana Gana Mana’. He is the only poet of the world whose compositions have been adopted as the national anthem of two countries.

27. Who of the following is the author of a collection of a poem called ‘Golden Threshold’? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Sarojini Naidu
Solution:Sarojini Naidu is the author of the collection of a poem called “The Golden Threshold.” Sarojini Naidu's literary prowess was evident from a young age. Her poetry is characterized by its lyrical quality, vivid imagery, and deep emotion. She wrote extensively about love, nature, and patriotism, and her works reflect a blend of Indian themes with Western literary forms. Significant
Literary Works of Sarojini Naidu include the following:
  • The Golden Threshold (1905): Her first collection of poems, which includes "Palanquin Bearers" and "Indian Weavers." This work established her as a significant literary figure.
  • The Bird of Time (1912): This collection explores themes of love and death, with notable poems like "In the Bazaars of Hyderabad," which vividly captures the vibrancy of Indian marketplaces.
  • The Broken Wing (1917): Reflects her patriotic fervor and includes the famous poem "The Gift of India," which honors the Indian soldiers who fought in World War I.
  • The Sceptred Flute Songs of India (1928): A compilation of her earlier works, this collection highlights her nationalistic fervour and love for India.
  • • The Feather of the Dawn (1961, posthumously published): Compiled by her daughter Padmaja Naidu, this collection features poems that reflect her enduring spirit and poetic genius

28. Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Solution:Songs from Prison is a book of translation from Sanskrit hymns and lyrics, from the Upanishads and other scriptures. Mahatma Gandhi made these translations during his incarceration in Yeravada Prison in 1932.

29. Who is the author of the book, “Landmarks in Indian Constitutional and National Development”? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Gurmukh Nihal Singh
Solution:The book “Landmarks in Indian Constitution and National Development” is a masterpiece of Gurmukh Nihal Singh. He also served as the first Governor of Rajasthan from 1956 to 1962.

30. The Editor of “Congress Presidential Addresses,” was: [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) G.A. Natesan
Solution:The editor of “Congress Presidential Addresses” was G.A. Natesan. The book was published in two parts. The first part of the book compiled the presidential addresses of Congress from 1885 to 1910 while the other part comprised the presidential address of Congress from 1911 to 1934.
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