Politicians' Books — Set 3

Correct Answer: D. Jaswant Singh

• **Jaswant Singh** = He authored 'India at Risk', a book focused on national security and foreign policy. • **Minister of External Affairs** — He held this and other key portfolios, bringing significant experience to his analysis of India's security challenges. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sushma Swaraj: Former Minister of External Affairs, known for her public service; Yashwant Sinha: Former Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister, known for his economic insights; Arun Jaitley: Former Finance Minister, known for his legal and political expertise.

Correct Answer: A. Sharad Pawar

• **Sharad Pawar** = He wrote the autobiography 'On My Terms: From the Grassroots to the Corridors of Power'. • **Four times** — He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra this many times, showcasing his deep political experience. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mamata Banerjee: Chief Minister of West Bengal, known for her Trinamool Congress party; Nitish Kumar: Chief Minister of Bihar, known for his governance and development work; Laloo Prasad Yadav: Former Chief Minister of Bihar and Union Minister, known for his unique political style.

Correct Answer: D. Ranjan Gogoi

• **Ranjan Gogoi** = 'Justice for the Judge' is the autobiography of this former Chief Justice of India. • **Ayodhya dispute** — His tenure as CJI included landmark judgments like the resolution of this long-standing case. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sheila Dikshit: Former Chief Minister of Delhi, known for her long tenure; Akhilesh Yadav: Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, known for leading the Samajwadi Party; Arvind Kejriwal: Current Chief Minister of Delhi, known for founding the Aam Aadmi Party.

Correct Answer: A. P. Chidambaram

• **P. Chidambaram** = He authored 'Speaking Truth to Power', a collection of his columns critiquing economic policies. • **Union Finance Minister** — He held this and other crucial portfolios, providing him deep insight into economic and political issues. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kapil Sibal: Prominent lawyer and politician, known for his legal writings; Jairam Ramesh: Politician and author, known for 'Lutyens' Maverick'; Shashi Tharoor: Author and diplomat, known for his prolific writings on India and global affairs.

Correct Answer: C. Arun Jaitley

• **Arun Jaitley** = 'Across the Bench' is a compilation of the writings and speeches of this noted politician. • **GST and demonetization** — The book provides clarity on complex issues like these, reflecting his expertise as Union Finance Minister. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Abhishek Manu Singhvi: Prominent lawyer and politician, known for his legal contributions; Maneesh Chhibber: Journalist, not known for this book; Kapil Sibal: Prominent lawyer and politician, known for his legal and political writings.

Correct Answer: D. Leon Panetta

• **Leon Panetta** = He wrote the memoir 'Worth the Fight: Acting for a Better World', detailing his career in US government. • **CIA Director and Secretary of Defense** — He held these significant roles, reflecting his extensive experience in national security. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: John Kerry: Former Secretary of State, known for 'Every Day Is Extra'; Nancy Pelosi: Former Speaker of the House, known for her political leadership; Bernie Sanders: Senator, known for his progressive political views.

Correct Answer: A. Shashi Tharoor

• **Shashi Tharoor** = He co-authored 'The New World Disorder and the Indian Imperative' with Samir Saran. • **Samir Saran** — He collaborated with Tharoor on this book, analyzing global order and India's role. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: S. Jaishankar: Current External Affairs Minister, authored 'The India Way'; Salman Khurshid: Former Minister, known for his legal and political writings; Natwar Singh: Former External Affairs Minister, authored 'Walking with Lions'.

Correct Answer: A. V.P. Singh

• **V.P. Singh** = He authored the book 'Social Justice', reflecting on his administrative experiences and commitment to backward classes. • **Mandal Commission report** — He is most famous for implementing this report, which led to significant changes in reservation policies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B.R. Ambedkar: Architect of the Indian Constitution, known for his writings on social equality; K.R. Narayanan: Former President of India, known for his intellectual contributions; Mayawati: Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, prominent leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Correct Answer: A. Indra Nooyi

• **Indra Nooyi** = 'My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future' is the memoir by this prominent business leader. • **Twelve years** — She served as the CEO of PepsiCo for this duration, leading the company through significant changes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Condoleezza Rice: Former US Secretary of State, authored 'No Higher Honor'; Sushma Swaraj: Former Indian Minister, known for her public service; Nirmala Sitharaman: Current Indian Finance Minister, known for her economic policies.

Correct Answer: B. Pavan K. Varma

• **Pavan K. Varma** = He wrote 'India's World: How Prime Ministers Shaped Foreign Policy', analyzing leaders' influence on foreign policy. • **Nehru to Modi** — The book explores the different diplomatic styles across Indian Prime Ministers from this range. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rajdeep Sardesai: Prominent journalist and author, known for political commentary; Shashi Tharoor: Author and diplomat, known for his writings on Indian history and politics; S. Jaishankar: Current External Affairs Minister, authored 'The India Way'.