Magazines, Books and Their Authors (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

11. Who has written the book ‘Heart of India’? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) Mark Tully
Note:

The British journalist and former BBC India reporter Mark Tully wrote ‘The Heart of India.’

12. The author of the book ‘LAJJA’ is : [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Taslima Nasrin
Note:

‘Lajja’ is a novel in the Bengali language written by Taslima Nasrin which was primarily published in 1993. It is restricted in certain States of Bangladesh and India due to its controversial parts.

13. What is the name of the controversial novel written by Taslima Nasrin? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Lajja
Note:

‘Lajja’ is a novel in the Bengali language written by Taslima Nasrin which was primarily published in 1993. It is restricted in certain States of Bangladesh and India due to its controversial parts.

14. The Book “Nineteen Eighty-Four” is written by [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) George Orwell
Note:

The book ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ was written by George Orwell.

15. Who wrote the fiction ‘The God of Small Things’ in English? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (d) Arundhati Roy
Note:

Arundhati Roy was awarded the Booker Prize in 1997 for her book ‘The God of Small Things.’

16. Who is the author of ‘Mrignayani’? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) Vrindavan Lal Verma
Note:

‘Mrignayani’ is a novel written by Vrindavan Lal Verma. His other novels are- Jhansi ki Rani, Bhuvan Vikram, Sangam, Lagan, Alhaibigahi, etc.

17. Which of the following (Poetess-Compositions) is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Gangabai – Ganesh Dev Leela
Note:

Daya Bai was disciples of Saint Charandas ji who was originator of Charandasi Sampradaya. Daya Bai wrote poem Vinay Malika which showed her devotion, dedication and deep faith in God. Sahajobai composed Sahaj-Prakash which is about guru bhakti, purity of life, love, Nirgun etc. Son Kumari belonged to royalty of Jaipur. She composed poem of Swarn Beli which contains Krishna Bhakti songs. Ganga Bai did not write Ganesh Dev leela.

18. Which of the following Hindi works was written first? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Mrigavati
Note:
Book Year Writer
Indravati 1744A.D. Noor Mohammad
Madhumalati 1545 A.D. Manjhan
Padmavat 1540 A.D. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Mrigavati 1503 A.D. Kutuban

Note : Question mentions Padmavati. Jayasi wrote book named Padmavat.

19. ‘India from Curzon to Nehru’ is the book of : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Durga das
Note:

The book entitled ‘India from Curzon to Nehru and After’ is a masterpiece of Durga das.

20. The book entitled “India from Curzon to Nehru and After” is written by : [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Durga Das
Note:

The book entitled ‘India from Curzon to Nehru and After’ is a masterpiece of Durga das.