Books and Authors
- Which of the following Authors and Books is incorrectly matched?
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Dhruvaswamini is a famous drama by Jayshankar Prasad, considered one of the Four Pillars (Char Stambh) of Romanticism in Hindi Literature (Chhayavad), along with Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma, and Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', which was published in 1933. Prasad's most famous dramas include Skandagupta, Chandragupta and Dhruvaswamini.
Correct Option: D
Dhruvaswamini is a famous drama by Jayshankar Prasad, considered one of the Four Pillars (Char Stambh) of Romanticism in Hindi Literature (Chhayavad), along with Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma, and Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', which was published in 1933. Prasad's most famous dramas include Skandagupta, Chandragupta and Dhruvaswamini.
- The book “My Presidential Years” was written by
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My Presidential Years is a first-hand portrayal of events of R Venkataraman’s tenure as the eighth President of India, spanning as it did the politically sensitive years 1987-1992. Never before has the tenure of an Indian President been so eventful, thorny and challenging.
Correct Option: C
My Presidential Years is a first-hand portrayal of events of R Venkataraman’s tenure as the eighth President of India, spanning as it did the politically sensitive years 1987-1992. Never before has the tenure of an Indian President been so eventful, thorny and challenging.
- The author of the book ‘Animal Farm’ is
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Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell published in England on 17 August 1945. According to Orwell, the book reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, and then on into the Stalin era in the Soviet Union.
Correct Option: B
Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell published in England on 17 August 1945. According to Orwell, the book reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, and then on into the Stalin era in the Soviet Union.
- The author of the book “The Gin Drinkers” is
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The Gin Drinkers has been authored by Sagarika Ghose who is an Indian journalist, news anchor and author. The book was published in 1998. Her other famous book is Blind Faith (2006).
Correct Option: C
The Gin Drinkers has been authored by Sagarika Ghose who is an Indian journalist, news anchor and author. The book was published in 1998. Her other famous book is Blind Faith (2006).
- Who is the author of the book “Wings of Fire”?
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Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam (1999) is an autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India. It was written by Dr. Kalam and Arun Tiwari. In this book, Kalam examines his early life, effort, hardship, fortitude, luck and chance that eventually led him to lead Indian space research, nuclear and missile programs.
Correct Option: B
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam (1999) is an autobiography of A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India. It was written by Dr. Kalam and Arun Tiwari. In this book, Kalam examines his early life, effort, hardship, fortitude, luck and chance that eventually led him to lead Indian space research, nuclear and missile programs.