Books and Authors


  1. Which of the following books has been authored by Sachin Tendulkar ?









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    Playing It My Way is the autobiography of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. It was launched on 5 November 2014 in Mumbai. The book summarizes Tendulkar’s early days, his 24 years of international career and aspects of his life that have not been shared publicly.

    Correct Option: A

    Playing It My Way is the autobiography of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. It was launched on 5 November 2014 in Mumbai. The book summarizes Tendulkar’s early days, his 24 years of international career and aspects of his life that have not been shared publicly.


  1. The book “Genera Plantarium” was written by









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    ‘Genera Plantarum’ is a publication of Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, first published in 1737. It contains brief descriptions of the 935 plant genera that were known to Linnaeus. It was later revised as ‘Species Plantarum’ in which Linnaeus established the system of binomial nomenclature.

    Correct Option: A

    ‘Genera Plantarum’ is a publication of Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, first published in 1737. It contains brief descriptions of the 935 plant genera that were known to Linnaeus. It was later revised as ‘Species Plantarum’ in which Linnaeus established the system of binomial nomenclature.



  1. Who is the author of ‘A Suitable Boy’ ?









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    A Suitable Boy is a novel by Vikram Seth, published in 1993. At 1349 pages and 591,552 words, the book is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language. A sequel, to be called A Suitable Girl, is due for publication in 2016.

    Correct Option: A

    A Suitable Boy is a novel by Vikram Seth, published in 1993. At 1349 pages and 591,552 words, the book is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language. A sequel, to be called A Suitable Girl, is due for publication in 2016.


  1. Who has authored the book titled ‘Narendra Modi’ : A Political Biography’ ?









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    ‘Narendra Modi: A Political Biography,’ published in 2014, has been authored by Andy Marino who is a British writer. The book is a political biography that analyses not only the political motives of Modi and his political party, but also reveals the future political plans that Modi has for the country.

    Correct Option: A

    ‘Narendra Modi: A Political Biography,’ published in 2014, has been authored by Andy Marino who is a British writer. The book is a political biography that analyses not only the political motives of Modi and his political party, but also reveals the future political plans that Modi has for the country.



  1. ‘Freedom From Fear’ is a book written by









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    ‘Freedom From Fear’ is both an essay by Aung San Su Kyi, and a book of the same name comprising a collection of her essays. This remarkable collection gives a voice to Burma’s “woman of destiny,” whose fate remained in the hands of her enemies for fifteen years, before her release from house arrest in 2010.

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    ‘Freedom From Fear’ is both an essay by Aung San Su Kyi, and a book of the same name comprising a collection of her essays. This remarkable collection gives a voice to Burma’s “woman of destiny,” whose fate remained in the hands of her enemies for fifteen years, before her release from house arrest in 2010.