Indian English Authors — Set 6
Books & Authors · भारतीय अंग्रेजी लेखक · Questions 51–60 of 60
Which author wrote the 'Malgudi Days' series of stories?
Correct Answer: C. R.K. Narayan
• **R.K. Narayan** = He created the fictional town of Malgudi and authored the 'Malgudi Days' series, portraying ordinary Indian life. • **Television series** — 'Malgudi Days' was adapted into a famous television series, bringing its stories to a wider audience. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Raja Rao]: Known for 'Kanthapura'; [Mulk Raj Anand]: Known for 'Untouchable'; [Khushwant Singh]: Known for 'Train to Pakistan'.
The book 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India' was written by?
Correct Answer: B. Shashi Tharoor
• **Shashi Tharoor** = He authored 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India', which critically examines British colonial rule. • **2019** — The book received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019, recognizing its significant contribution to Indian literature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ramachandra Guha]: Known for historical works like 'Gandhi Before India'; [William Dalrymple]: Known for works on Indian history like 'The Last Mughal'; [Sunil Khilnani]: Known for 'The Idea of India'.
Who wrote 'The Inheritance of Loss', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2006?
Correct Answer: C. Kiran Desai
• **Kiran Desai** = She authored 'The Inheritance of Loss', a novel that explores the effects of colonialism and globalization. • **2006** — 'The Inheritance of Loss' won the Man Booker Prize in 2006, highlighting its literary significance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Anita Desai]: Mother of Kiran Desai, known for 'In Custody'; [Arundhati Roy]: Known for 'The God of Small Things'; [Jhumpa Lahiri]: Known for 'The Namesake'.
Which famous scientist wrote the inspiring book 'Wings of Fire'?
Correct Answer: C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
• **A.P.J. Abdul Kalam** = He authored the inspiring autobiography 'Wings of Fire', chronicling his journey to becoming President of India. • **President** — A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the President of India, a culmination of his remarkable journey. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Homi Bhabha]: Known as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme'; [C.V. Raman]: Nobel laureate physicist, known for Raman Effect; [Vikram Sarabhai]: Known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Programme'.
The author of 'Sacred Games', which was made into a web series, is?
Correct Answer: A. Vikram Chandra
• **Vikram Chandra** = He authored 'Sacred Games', a sprawling crime novel set in the Mumbai underworld, later adapted into a web series. • **Mumbai** — The novel 'Sacred Games' is primarily set in the gritty underworld of Mumbai. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Aravind Adiga]: Known for 'The White Tiger'; [Jeet Thayil]: Known for 'Narcopolis'; [Siddharth Shanghvi]: Known for 'The Last Song of Dusk'.
Who authored 'The Argumentative Indian', a collection of philosophical essays?
Correct Answer: B. Amartya Sen
• **Amartya Sen** = He authored 'The Argumentative Indian', a collection of essays discussing India's history of public debate and skepticism. • **Nobel Prize** — Amartya Sen is a Nobel Prize-winning economist and philosopher, recognized for his contributions to welfare economics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Raghuram Rajan]: Former RBI Governor, known for 'I Do What I Do'; [Shashi Tharoor]: Politician and author, known for 'An Era of Darkness'; [Manmohan Singh]: Former Prime Minister of India, known for economic reforms.
Which author is known for 'The Blue Umbrella' and 'The Room on the Roof'?
Correct Answer: C. Ruskin Bond
• **Ruskin Bond** = He is a beloved Indian author, known for works like 'The Blue Umbrella' and 'The Room on the Roof', often set in the hills. • **Mussoorie** — Ruskin Bond lives in Mussoorie, and many of his stories are set in the Himalayan foothills, reflecting life in the hills and nature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [R.K. Narayan]: Known for 'Malgudi Days'; [Vikram Seth]: Known for 'A Suitable Boy'; [Anita Desai]: Known for 'In Custody'.
Who is the author of 'In Custody', which was adapted into a major film?
Correct Answer: A. Anita Desai
• **Anita Desai** = She authored 'In Custody', a novel about an Urdu professor and the decline of the Urdu language, which was adapted into a film. • **Man Booker Prize** — 'In Custody' was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, underscoring its literary merit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Jhumpa Lahiri]: Known for 'The Namesake'; [Kiran Desai]: Daughter of Anita Desai, known for 'The Inheritance of Loss'; [Arundhati Roy]: Known for 'The God of Small Things'.
The book 'Ibis Trilogy' ends with the novel?
Correct Answer: C. Flood of Fire
• **Flood of Fire** = This novel is the concluding part of Amitav Ghosh's 'Ibis' trilogy, bringing the story of the Opium War to an end. • **2015** — Amitav Ghosh concluded his 'Ibis' trilogy with 'Flood of Fire' in 2015. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sea of Poppies]: This is the first novel in the 'Ibis' trilogy; [River of Smoke]: This is the second novel in the 'Ibis' trilogy; [The Hungry Tide]: This is another standalone novel by Amitav Ghosh, not part of the 'Ibis' trilogy.
Who is the author of the novel 'Q&A', which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'?
Correct Answer: A. Vikas Swarup
• **Vikas Swarup** = He authored the novel 'Q&A', which tells the story of a boy from Mumbai's slums and was adapted into 'Slumdog Millionaire'. • **2008** — The film adaptation 'Slumdog Millionaire' was released in 2008 and won eight Academy Awards. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Chetan Bhagat]: Known for popular fiction like 'Five Point Someone'; [Aravind Adiga]: Known for 'The White Tiger'; [Jhumpa Lahiri]: Known for 'The Namesake'.