Books and Authors


  1. Who wrote the book “Why Socialism” ?









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    In a book “Why Socialism?” (1932), Jayaprakash Narayan explained why socialism would be right for India. In 1934, Jayaprakash and his friends formed the Congress Socialist Party under the Presidentship of Acharya Narendra Deva and Secretaryship of Jayaprakash himself.

    Correct Option: D

    In a book “Why Socialism?” (1932), Jayaprakash Narayan explained why socialism would be right for India. In 1934, Jayaprakash and his friends formed the Congress Socialist Party under the Presidentship of Acharya Narendra Deva and Secretaryship of Jayaprakash himself.


  1. The book “The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money” was published in the year









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    The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money was written by the English economist John Maynard Keynes. Published in February 1936, it is largely credited with creating the terminology and shape of modern macroeconomics.

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    The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money was written by the English economist John Maynard Keynes. Published in February 1936, it is largely credited with creating the terminology and shape of modern macroeconomics.



  1. A book entitled “The Hindus: An Alternative History” is written by









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    The Hindus : An Alternative History is a book by American Indologist, Wendy Doniger which the author describes as an “alternative to the narrative of Hindu history that they tell. It was published in March 2009.

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    The Hindus : An Alternative History is a book by American Indologist, Wendy Doniger which the author describes as an “alternative to the narrative of Hindu history that they tell. It was published in March 2009.


  1. Who among the following has written the famous book “Malgudi Days” ?









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    Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book includes 19 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India.

    Correct Option: D

    Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book includes 19 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India.



  1. A book entitled, ‘The Stories of Malgudi Days’ was written by









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    Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book was republished outside India in 1982. The book includes 19 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India.

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    Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book was republished outside India in 1982. The book includes 19 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India.