Books and Authors – GK Questions
Q. 1 Who directed the film ‘Sardar’?
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Ans: D
Explanation: The biographical film ‘Sardar’ was directed by Ketan Mehta. The film stars Paresh Rawal in the titular role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 2 The book ‘Midnight’s Children’ has been written by –
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Ans: C
Explanation: ‘Midnight’s Children’ is a Booker Prize-winning novel by Salman Rushdie, published in 1981.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 3 Consider the following statements: “If you feel you are trapped in a black hole, don’t give up. There is a way out.” Who among the following made the above statement?
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Ans: B
Explanation:Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his work on black holes. This quote is consistent with his optimistic outlook and his exploration of the possibility of escaping black holes, particularly in the context of Hawking radiation.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 4 ‘Alice in Wonderland’ the famous TV serial is based on a book written by –
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Ans: D
Explanation: “Alice in Wonderland” is a famous children’s novel written by Lewis Carroll, not a TV serial. The novel has been adapted into various forms, including television series, but the source material is the book.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 5 Who is the author of the book ‘Akhada : The Authorised Biography of Mahavir Singh Phogat’?
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Ans: B
Explanation:The book ‘Akhada: The Authorised Biography of Mahavir Singh Phogat’ was authored by Saurabh Duggal, who documented the life and wrestling journey of Mahavir Singh Phogat.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 6 ‘My Story’ is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
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Ans: D
Explanation:The autobiography titled “My Story” was released by Michael Clarke, the former Australian cricket captain.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 7 The owner of Star TV is –
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Ans: A
Explanation:Star TV was founded by Richard Li and later acquired by News Corporation, which was led by Rupert Murdoch. While Tata Group has had various media ventures, and Richard Attenborough and George Lucas are renowned filmmakers, Rupert Murdoch is the correct answer in the context of Star TV’s ownership.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 8 Author of the book ‘The City of Joy’ is :
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Ans: B
Explanation: ‘The City of Joy’ is a novel by the French author Dominique Lapierre, published in 1985. It depicts the harsh realities of life in the slums of Kolkata (Calcutta). Jawaharlal Nehru was India’s first Prime Minister, Salman Rushdie is a contemporary British-Indian novelist, and H.G. Wells was a pioneering science fiction writer.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 9 Who is the author of the book ‘If Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God’?
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Ans: C
Explanation: The book ‘If Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God’ was co-authored by Vijay Santhanam and Shyam Balasubramanian.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 10 ‘The Gathering Storm’ is written by –
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Ans: A
Explanation: “The Gathering Storm” is the first volume of Winston Churchill’s six-volume history of the Second World War, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 11 ‘Life Divine’ is a book written by –
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Ans: D
Explanation: ‘The Life Divine’ is a philosophical work by the Indian philosopher Sri Aurobindo, exploring the nature of divine consciousness and its manifestation in the material world.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 12 Who of the following is the author of the book “The Audacity of Hope”?
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Ans: B
Explanation: “The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream” is a 2006 book by Barack Obama, who was then a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 13 The television serial ‘Charitraheen’ is based on the famous novel of which of the following authors?
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Ans: B
Explanation:The television serial ‘Charitraheen’ is a popular adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s famous novel of the same name, which deals with complex relationships and societal norms.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 14 A recent movie titled ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ is based on the biography of –
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Ans: A
Explanation:The movie ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ is a biographical drama film released in 2015, which chronicles the life of the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 15 Who wrote the book “Ramacharitmanas”?
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Ans: A
Explanation:The epic poem “Ramacharitmanas” is a retelling of the Ramayana in the Awadhi language. It was composed by the poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. Valmiki is traditionally credited with writing the original Ramayana in Sanskrit. Bhakta Kabir and Bhakta Ramdev are not associated with this work.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 16 The programme ‘Gyan Vani’ is broadcasted by –
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Ans: B
Explanation: Gyan Vani is an educational FM radio service launched by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is a network of 37 FM radio stations across India. AIR (All India Radio) is the public broadcaster and has historically collaborated with educational institutions for broadcasts.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 17 Who wrote the book ‘Train to Pakistan’?
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Ans: D
Explanation:The book ‘Train to Pakistan’ is a historical novel written by Khushwant Singh, depicting the partition of India.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 18 Who has written the book ‘The Famished Road’?
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Ans: C
Explanation: ‘The Famished Road’ is a critically acclaimed novel written by Nigerian author Ben Okri, which won the Booker Prize in 1991.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 19 Who is the author of the book ‘My Experiments with Truth’?
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Ans: A
Explanation:The book ‘My Experiments with Truth’ is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 20 Author of the book ‘The Three Mistakes in My Life’ –
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Ans: D
Explanation:The book ‘The Three Mistakes of My Life’ is a popular novel written by Chetan Bhagat, an Indian author known for his best-selling English-language novels.
Correct_Option:D