๐ Chapter 07 ยท PYQs ยท Books & Authors
Books & Authors โ Previous Year Questions
UPSC, APPSC, and TGPSC previous year questions on books and authors with detailed answers.
The book “Hind Swaraj” was written by:
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Mahatma Gandhi
- C) B.R. Ambedkar
- D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Answer: B โ “Hind Swaraj” (Indian Home Rule) was written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909 during his voyage from London to South Africa. It is a critique of modern industrial civilisation and advocates for Indian self-rule through non-violent means.
The book “Glimpses of World History” was written by Jawaharlal Nehru in the form of:
- A) A novel
- B) Letters to his daughter Indira Gandhi
- C) A diary
- D) A collection of essays
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Answer: B โ “Glimpses of World History” was written by Jawaharlal Nehru as a series of letters to his daughter Indira Gandhi while he was in prison. It covers world history from ancient times to the 1930s.
The book “The Buddha and His Dhamma” was written by:
- A) Mahatma Gandhi
- B) B.R. Ambedkar
- C) Jawaharlal Nehru
- D) Vinoba Bhave
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Answer: B โ “The Buddha and His Dhamma” was written by B.R. Ambedkar. It was his last major work, completed just before his death in 1956, and serves as the holy book for Navayana Buddhism.
The “Baburnama” is the autobiography of which Mughal Emperor?
- A) Humayun
- B) Babur
- C) Akbar
- D) Jahangir
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Answer: B โ The “Baburnama” (Tuzuk-i-Baburi) is the autobiography of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. Written in Chagatai Turkic, it is considered one of the great works of world literature.
The book “Ramacharitamanas” was written by:
- A) Valmiki
- B) Tulsidas
- C) Kabir
- D) Surdas
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Answer: B โ The “Ramacharitamanas” was written by Tulsidas in the 16th century CE. It is a Hindi retelling of the Ramayana and is one of the most widely read texts in North India.
The book “Ignited Minds” was written by:
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C) Narendra Modi
- D) Manmohan Singh
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Answer: B โ “Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India” was written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. It is a vision for India’s development and a call to action for Indian youth.
The book “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie won the Man Booker Prize in which year?
- A) 1979
- B) 1981
- C) 1983
- D) 1985
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Answer: B โ “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie won the Man Booker Prize in 1981. It also won the “Booker of Bookers” (best Booker Prize winner of all time) in 1993 and 2008.
The “Ashtadhyayi” is a work on:
- A) Mathematics
- B) Astronomy
- C) Sanskrit grammar
- D) Political science
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Answer: C โ The “Ashtadhyayi” is a treatise on Sanskrit grammar written by Panini (~4th century BCE). It contains 4,000 rules (sutras) and is considered one of the greatest intellectual achievements of ancient India.
The book “The God of Small Things” was written by:
- A) Kiran Desai
- B) Arundhati Roy
- C) Jhumpa Lahiri
- D) Anita Desai
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Answer: B โ “The God of Small Things” was written by Arundhati Roy and won the Man Booker Prize in 1997. It is set in Kerala and explores themes of caste, family, and forbidden love.
The book “India Divided” was written by which Indian leader?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Rajendra Prasad
- C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Answer: B โ “India Divided” was written by Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President. Published in 1946, it argued against the partition of India and presented an alternative vision for a united India.