Books and Authors problems
- 1. In which language did 'Dr. Masti Venkatesh Iyengar' write?
Options- A. Malayalam
- B. Tamil
- C. Telugu
- D. Kannada Discuss
Correct Answer: Kannada
- 2. Who said "God helps those who help themselves"?
Options- A. Andre Maurois
- B. Andre Gide
- C. Algernon Sidney
- D. Swami Vivekananda Discuss
Correct Answer: Algernon Sidney
Explanation:
The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a popular motto which emphasizes the importance of self-initiative.
The phrase originated in ancient Greece, occurring as the moral to one of Aesop's Fables, and later in the great tragedy authors of ancient Greek drama. It has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, however the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.
It is mistaken by many to be a Bible quote, however the phrase does not occur in the Bible. Some Christians have criticized it as actually against the Bible's basic message of God's grace.
The phrase originated in ancient Greece, occurring as the moral to one of Aesop's Fables, and later in the great tragedy authors of ancient Greek drama. It has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, however the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.
It is mistaken by many to be a Bible quote, however the phrase does not occur in the Bible. Some Christians have criticized it as actually against the Bible's basic message of God's grace.
- 3. 'Mirchchhakatika' was written by
Options- A. Vikramaditya
- B. Shudraka
- C. Kalhana
- D. Banabhatta Discuss
Correct Answer: Shudraka
- 4. 'Alice in Wonderland' the famous TV serial is based on a book written by
Options- A. Father Discoste
- B. Thomas Hardy
- C. Charles Dickens
- D. Lewis Caroll Discuss
Correct Answer: Lewis Caroll
- 5. The book 'The Man who knew Infinity' by Robert Kanigel is the biography of
Options- A. Srinivasa Ramanujan
- B. Sir C. V. Raman
- C. Homi Bhabha
- D. Vikram Sarabhai Discuss
Correct Answer: Srinivasa Ramanujan
- 6. Who is the author of the book 'Forbidden Verses'?
Options- A. Salman RushDie
- B. Abu Nuwas
- C. Ms. Taslima Nasrin
- D. D.H. Lawrence Discuss
Correct Answer: Abu Nuwas
- 7. Who is the author of the book 'No Full Stops in India'?
Options- A. Raj Mohan Gandhi
- B. Shyam lal
- C. E.M. Forster
- D. Mark Tully Discuss
Correct Answer: Mark Tully
- 8. Which of the following books has been written by Vikram Seth?
Options- A. My God Died Young
- B. Islamic Bomb
- C. Look Back in Anger
- D. A Suitable Boy Discuss
Correct Answer: A Suitable Boy
- 9. Who is the author of the book - 'Preparing for the Twenty - First Century'?
Options- A. Larry Collins
- B. V.S. Naipul
- C. V.R. Krishna Iyer
- D. Paul Kennedy Discuss
Correct Answer: Paul Kennedy
- 10. Who is the author of 'Ashtadhyayi'?
Options- A. Sumitranandan
- B. Raj Anand
- C. Panini
- D. Gitta Piramal Discuss
Correct Answer: Panini
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