Booker Prize Winners — Set 4
Books & Authors · बुकर पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 31–40 of 60
Who wrote 'The Siege of Krishnapur', the 1973 Booker Prize winner based on the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
Correct Answer: C. J.G. Farrell
• **J.G. Farrell** = He won the Booker Prize in 1973 for 'The Siege of Krishnapur'. • **1973** — This year, 'The Siege of Krishnapur' by J.G. Farrell won the Booker Prize, a novel based on the Indian Rebellion of 1857. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala: Won the Booker Prize in 1975 for 'Heat and Dust'; Paul Scott: Known for 'The Raj Quartet', but not this specific Booker winner; V.S. Naipaul: Won the Booker Prize in 1971 for 'In a Free State'.
Which novel by Pat Barker won the Booker Prize in 1995?
Correct Answer: D. The Ghost Road
• **The Ghost Road** = This novel by Pat Barker won the Booker Prize in 1995. • **1995** — Pat Barker's 'The Ghost Road', the final part of her Regeneration Trilogy, was awarded the Booker Prize in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Union Street: Pat Barker's debut novel; Regeneration: The first novel in Pat Barker's acclaimed trilogy, but not the Booker winner; The Eye in the Door: The second novel in Pat Barker's Regeneration Trilogy.
Who is the author of 'Moon Tiger', which won the Booker Prize in 1987?
Correct Answer: C. Penelope Lively
• **Penelope Lively** = She is the author of 'Moon Tiger', which won the Booker Prize in 1987. • **1987** — Penelope Lively received the Booker Prize for her novel 'Moon Tiger' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Keri Hulme: Won the Booker Prize in 1985 for 'The Bone People'; Anita Brookner: Won the Booker Prize in 1984 for 'Hotel du Lac'; Iris Murdoch: Won the Booker Prize in 1978 for 'The Sea, The Sea'.
Which novel by Kingsley Amis won the Booker Prize in 1986?
Correct Answer: D. The Old Devils
• **The Old Devils** = This novel by Kingsley Amis won the Booker Prize in 1986. • **1986** — Kingsley Amis was awarded the Booker Prize for his novel 'The Old Devils' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jake's Thing: Another novel by Kingsley Amis, published in 1978; Lucky Jim: Kingsley Amis's acclaimed debut novel, published in 1954; The Green Man: Another novel by Kingsley Amis, published in 1969.
Who authored the 1983 winner 'Life & Times of Michael K'?
Correct Answer: D. J.M. Coetzee
• **J.M. Coetzee** = He authored 'Life & Times of Michael K', which won the Booker Prize in 1983. • **1983** — J.M. Coetzee received the Booker Prize for his novel 'Life & Times of Michael K' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: William Golding: Won the Booker Prize in 1980 for 'Rites of Passage'; Thomas Keneally: Won the Booker Prize in 1982 for 'Schindler's Ark'; Salman Rushdie: Won the Booker Prize in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children'.
Which novel by Graham Swift won the Booker Prize in 1996?
Correct Answer: D. Last Orders
• **Last Orders** = This novel by Graham Swift won the Booker Prize in 1996. • **1996** — Graham Swift's 'Last Orders' was awarded the Booker Prize in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: The Light of Day: Another novel by Graham Swift; Waterland: Another critically acclaimed novel by Graham Swift; Mothering Sunday: Another novel by Graham Swift, published much later.
Who won the Booker Prize for 'The Line of Beauty' in 2004?
Correct Answer: A. Alan Hollinghurst
• **Alan Hollinghurst** = He won the Booker Prize for his novel 'The Line of Beauty' in 2004. • **2004** — Alan Hollinghurst was awarded the Booker Prize for 'The Line of Beauty' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: DBC Pierre: Won the Booker Prize in 2003 for 'Vernon God Little'; John Banville: Won the Booker Prize in 2005 for 'The Sea'; Kiran Desai: Won the Booker Prize in 2006 for 'The Inheritance of Loss'.
Which novel by South African author Damon Galgut won him the 2021 Booker Prize?
Correct Answer: A. The Promise
• **The Promise** = This novel by Damon Galgut won him the Booker Prize in 2021. • **2021** — Damon Galgut, a South African author, won the Booker Prize for 'The Promise' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: The Good Doctor: Was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2003; In a Strange Room: Was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2010; The Quarry: Another novel by Damon Galgut, published in 1995.
Who is the author of 'Vernon God Little', the 2003 Booker Prize winner?
Correct Answer: A. DBC Pierre
• **DBC Pierre** = He is the author of 'Vernon God Little', which won the Booker Prize in 2003. • **2003** — DBC Pierre received the Booker Prize for his debut novel 'Vernon God Little' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Yann Martel: Won the Booker Prize in 2002 for 'Life of Pi'; Peter Carey: Won the Booker Prize in 2001 for 'True History of the Kelly Gang'; Ian McEwan: Won the Booker Prize in 1998 for 'Amsterdam'.
Which Indian-origin author wrote the book 'Heat and Dust', which won the Booker Prize in 1975?
Correct Answer: B. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
• **Ruth Prawer Jhabvala** = She authored 'Heat and Dust', which won the Booker Prize in 1975. • **1975** — Ruth Prawer Jhabvala received the Booker Prize for her novel 'Heat and Dust' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Anita Desai: Was shortlisted for the Booker Prize multiple times but never won; Nayantara Sahgal: Prominent Indian writer, but not a Booker winner; Kamala Markandaya: Well-known Indian novelist, but not a Booker winner.