Politicians' Books — Set 1
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Who is the author of the book 'Exam Warriors', which aims to help students deal with examination stress?
Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi
• **Narendra Modi** = wrote 'Exam Warriors' to help students manage examination stress. • **2018** — the year this influential book was first published. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Amit Shah: not the author of this book; Rajnath Singh: not the author of this book; Nitin Gadkari: not the author of this book.
Which former US President wrote the memoir 'A Promised Land'?
Correct Answer: C. Barack Obama
• **Barack Obama** = authored the memoir 'A Promised Land', detailing his early political life and first term as President. • **2020** — the year this first volume of his presidential memoirs was released. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bill Clinton: wrote 'My Life'; George W. Bush: wrote 'Decision Points'; Donald Trump: wrote 'Crippled America'.
The book 'An Era of Darkness' is a critical account of British rule in India by which politician?
Correct Answer: D. Shashi Tharoor
• **Shashi Tharoor** = wrote 'An Era of Darkness', a critical account of British rule in India. • **2019** — the year this work received the Sahitya Akademi Award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mani Shankar Aiyar: known for different political writings; Kapil Sibal: known for legal and political works; P. Chidambaram: known for economic and political commentaries.
Who authored the book 'India Divided', discussing the history and politics of the partition?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• **Dr. Rajendra Prasad** = authored 'India Divided', discussing the history and politics of the partition. • **1946** — the year this comprehensive analysis of the communal problem was published. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sardar Patel: known for integrating princely states; Maulana Azad: wrote 'India Wins Freedom'; Jawaharlal Nehru: wrote 'Discovery of India'.
Which former Prime Minister of India wrote the collection of poems titled 'Meri Ikyavan Kavitayein'?
Correct Answer: C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• **Atal Bihari Vajpayee** = authored the collection of poems titled 'Meri Ikyavan Kavitayein'. • **2015** — the year he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lal Bahadur Shastri: not known for poetry collections; Indira Gandhi: known for political writings; Manmohan Singh: known for economic and political works.
The book 'Courts and Their Judgments' was written by which noted politician and former journalist?
Correct Answer: D. Arun Shourie
• **Arun Shourie** = wrote 'Courts and Their Judgments', critically examining various legal decisions and the Indian judiciary. • **2009** — the year this book on judicial scrutiny was published. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sushma Swaraj: known for political career and speeches; L.K. Advani: wrote 'My Country My Life'; Jaswant Singh: wrote 'Jinnah: India-Partition-Independence'.
Who is the author of the memoir 'Becoming'?
Correct Answer: C. Michelle Obama
• **Michelle Obama** = authored the memoir 'Becoming', describing her journey to becoming the First Lady of the United States. • **2018** — the year this memoir was published, which later won a Grammy for its audio version. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hillary Clinton: wrote 'Living History' and 'Hard Choices'; Angela Merkel: known for political leadership; Kamala Harris: wrote 'The Truths We Hold'.
Which Indian politician wrote 'Changing India', a multi-volume set reflecting on the country's economy?
Correct Answer: D. Manmohan Singh
• **Manmohan Singh** = wrote 'Changing India', a multi-volume set reflecting on the country's economic transformation. • **2018** — the year this collection of speeches and writings was released. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Yashwant Sinha: known for economic and political commentary; Jairam Ramesh: known for environmental and political history writings; Pranab Mukherjee: wrote 'The Coalition Years'.
The book 'My Country My Life' is the autobiography of which Indian leader?
Correct Answer: C. L.K. Advani
• **L.K. Advani** = wrote the autobiography 'My Country My Life', covering his political career and the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party. • **2008** — the year this extensive autobiography was released by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Murli Manohar Joshi: known for his political and academic roles; Sushma Swaraj: known for her political career and oratory; Arun Jaitley: known for his legal and political career.
Which politician wrote 'The Audacity of Hope', detailing his political vision and philosophy?
Correct Answer: C. Barack Obama
• **Barack Obama** = wrote 'The Audacity of Hope', detailing his political vision and philosophy before his presidency. • **2006** — the year this influential book, outlining his views on American politics, was published. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bill Clinton: wrote 'My Life'; Tony Blair: wrote 'A Journey'; David Cameron: known for his political memoir 'For the Record'.