Books & Authors: Identify the book written by Lala Lajpat Rai. Lala Lajpat Rai (‘‘Punjab Kesari’’) is the author of which of the following books listed below? Choose the correct option.

General Knowledge Books and Authors Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Unhappy India
  • B
    India Divided
  • C
    The First and Last Freedom
  • D
    Why I Am an Atheist
  • E
    The Discovery of India

Answer

Correct Answer: Unhappy India

Explanation

Topic: Books and Authors — Indian national movement.

  • Given: Select the work authored by Lala Lajpat Rai.

Concept/Approach‘‘Unhappy India’’ (1928) is Lala Lajpat Rai's well-known critique responding to Katherine Mayo's ‘‘Mother India’’ and discussing colonial misrepresentations and Indian society.

VerificationOther options are by different authors: ‘‘India Divided’’ (Rajendra Prasad), ‘‘The First and Last Freedom’’ (J. Krishnamurti), ‘‘Why I Am an Atheist’’ (Bhagat Singh), ‘‘The Discovery of India’’ (Jawaharlal Nehru).

Common pitfallsConfusing Lajpat Rai's titles with popular works by other national leaders.

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