Books and Authors


  1. Who is the author of Harry Potter Book Series ?









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    Joanne “Jo” Rowling(born 31 July, 1965), pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history, and been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts as well as maintaining creative control by serving as a producer on the final instalment. Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990.

    Correct Option: C

    Joanne “Jo” Rowling(born 31 July, 1965), pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history, and been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts as well as maintaining creative control by serving as a producer on the final instalment. Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990.


  1. Who is the author of Business peed of Thought?









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    Business @ the Speed of Thought is a book written by Bill Gates and Collins Hemingway in 1999. It discusses how business and technology are integrated, and shows how digital infrastructures and information networks can help getting an edge on the competition. Gates asserts cyberspace and industry can no longer be separate entities, and that businesses must change to succeed in the Information Age. Though the book is not a technology handbook it gives interesting insights as to how to integrate business process with technology.

    Correct Option: C

    Business @ the Speed of Thought is a book written by Bill Gates and Collins Hemingway in 1999. It discusses how business and technology are integrated, and shows how digital infrastructures and information networks can help getting an edge on the competition. Gates asserts cyberspace and industry can no longer be separate entities, and that businesses must change to succeed in the Information Age. Though the book is not a technology handbook it gives interesting insights as to how to integrate business process with technology.



  1. A book that brought awareness of environment all over the world was Silent Spring. It was written by :











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    Silent Spring is a book written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin on September 27, 1962. The book is widely credited with helping launch the contemporary American environmental movement. The New Yorker started serializing Silent Spring in June 1962, and it was published in book form (with illustrations by Lois and Louis Darling) by Houghton Mifflin. When the book Silent Spring was published, Rachel Carson was already a well-known writer on natural history, but had not previously been a social critic.

    Correct Option: E

    Silent Spring is a book written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin on September 27, 1962. The book is widely credited with helping launch the contemporary American environmental movement. The New Yorker started serializing Silent Spring in June 1962, and it was published in book form (with illustrations by Lois and Louis Darling) by Houghton Mifflin. When the book Silent Spring was published, Rachel Carson was already a well-known writer on natural history, but had not previously been a social critic.


  1. Who is the author of the new book “Knowledge Innovation Strategy”?









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    “Knowledge Innovation Strategy’ is authored by Parag Kulkarni, one of India’s most senior management consultants. It was published by Bloomsbury India in February 2015. The book advocates a new concept of Systemic Knowledge Innovation for professionals.

    Correct Option: D

    “Knowledge Innovation Strategy’ is authored by Parag Kulkarni, one of India’s most senior management consultants. It was published by Bloomsbury India in February 2015. The book advocates a new concept of Systemic Knowledge Innovation for professionals.



  1. Who is the author of “I Too Had A Love Story”?









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    I Too Had a Love Story is an English autobiographical novel written by Ravinder Singh. This was the debut novel of the author and was first published in 2008 by Srishti Publishers andrepublished by Penguin India in 2012. The book remained in the bestseller’s list in India even after 6 years of its first publication.

    Correct Option: C

    I Too Had a Love Story is an English autobiographical novel written by Ravinder Singh. This was the debut novel of the author and was first published in 2008 by Srishti Publishers andrepublished by Penguin India in 2012. The book remained in the bestseller’s list in India even after 6 years of its first publication.