Books and Authors Questions

Indian literature (Jnanpith laureate): Identify the language of Dr. Masti Venkatesh (Venkatesha) Iyengar's writings. Full question: In which language did Dr. Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, noted as 'Masti', primarily write? Choose the correct option.

Famous quotations attribution: Name the person associated with the saying ‘‘God helps those who help themselves’’. Full question: Who is popularly credited with the proverb ‘‘God helps those who help themselves’’ in general-knowledge sources? Choose the correct option.

Classical Sanskrit drama: Identify the author of ‘‘Mṛcchakaṭika’’ (The Little Clay Cart). Full question: ‘‘Mirchchhakatika’’/‘‘Mṛcchakaṭika’’ was written by which ancient Indian playwright? Choose the correct option.

Children’s classics: Identify the author whose book inspired the TV serial ‘‘Alice in Wonderland’’. Full question: ‘‘Alice in Wonderland’’ (TV adaptation) is based on a book written by which author? Choose the correct option.

Mathematics biography: Identify the subject of ‘‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’’ by Robert Kanigel. Full question: The book ‘‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’’ (biography) by Robert Kanigel chronicles the life of which mathematician? Choose the correct option.

Authors & literature: Identify the writer of the book titled "Forbidden Verses". Context: This work is associated with classical Arabic poetry of the Abbasid era and is often linked to bold, wine-themed and love poetry. Choose the correct author from the options below.

Authors & India studies: Who wrote the non-fiction book "No Full Stops in India"? Context: The work is a collection of essays and reportage about India's people, politics, and change by a veteran foreign correspondent. Choose the correct author.

Vikram Seth bibliography: Which of the following books is authored by Vikram Seth? Context: Consider Seth's major literary works spanning novels in verse and prose. Choose the correct title written by Vikram Seth.

Global affairs literature: Identify the author of "Preparing for the Twenty-First Century". Context: This influential 1990s non-fiction work discusses demographic, technological, and economic challenges for nations. Choose the correct author.

Ancient grammar treatise: Who is the author of the Sanskrit work "Ashtadhyayi"? Context: Foundational text of Paninian grammar comprising eight chapters that systematize Sanskrit morphology and syntax. Choose the correct ancient scholar.

Indian cinema — directors: Who directed the internationally acclaimed film "Salaam Bombay"? Context: The film portrays street children in Mumbai and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Choose the correct director.

Classic literary characters: The famous character "Pickwick" belongs to which author? Context: Consider the creator of "The Pickwick Papers", a serialized 19th-century novel introducing Samuel Pickwick, Esq. Choose the correct author.

World literature: Who wrote the novel "Crime and Punishment"? Context: A psychological realist work set in St. Petersburg exploring guilt, morality, and redemption. Choose the correct author.

Cinema trivia: Which English (Hollywood) film was the first to be dubbed into Hindi for the Indian market? Context: Consider early 1990s mainstream studio releases that popularized Hindi dubbing for nationwide reach. Choose the correct film title.

Political philosophy quotations: Who authored the famous statement, 'That government is best which governs least'? Context: This maxim about limited government is closely associated with a 19th-century American thinker's essay on civil authority. Choose the correct author.

Film direction (world cinema GK): Name the director of the Oscar-winning biographical film ‘‘Gandhi’’ (1982). Full question: Who directed the world-famous film ‘‘Gandhi’’ depicting the life of Mahatma Gandhi? Choose the correct option.

Indian literature: Identify the author of the novel ‘‘Waiting for the Mahatma’’. Full question: The author of the book ‘‘Waiting for the Mahatma’’ is who among the following noted writers? Choose the correct option.

Indian authors: Identify the author of ‘‘The Naked Triangle’’ (also known as ‘‘Naked Triangle’’). Full question: Who is the author of the work titled ‘‘Naked Triangle’’ in modern Indian literature? Choose the correct option.

Contemporary fiction: Name the author of the controversial novel ‘‘The Satanic Verses’’. Full question: The book ‘‘Satanic Verses’’ was written by which author of Indian origin? Choose the correct option.

Modern history writing: Identify the author of ‘‘The Gathering Storm’’. Full question: ‘‘The Gathering Storm’’—a volume in a famous multi-part history—was written by which statesman-author? Choose the correct option.