Politicians' Books — Set 4

Correct Answer: A. P.C. Alexander

• **P.C. Alexander** = He served as Principal Secretary to Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. • **'Through the Corridors of Power'** — This memoir provides an insightful account of Indian administration and critical decisions during his tenures. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: T.N. Seshan: known for his electoral reforms as Chief Election Commissioner, not this book; C. Subrahmaniam: a former Union Minister, he wrote 'The New Strategy in Indian Agriculture', not this one; V.K. Duggal: a former Union Home Secretary, not associated with this particular memoir.

Correct Answer: A. Tony Blair

• **Tony Blair** = He wrote 'A Journey: My Political Life' to reflect on his ten years as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. • **2010** — This was the year 'A Journey: My Political Life' was released, becoming a major commercial success. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gordon Brown: wrote 'Beyond the Crash' and 'My Life, Our Times', not this autobiography; John Major: authored 'John Major: The Autobiography', not 'A Journey'; Theresa May: wrote 'The Power of Pragmatism: A Leader's Thoughts on Britain and the World', not this one.

Correct Answer: B. Shashi Tharoor

• **Shashi Tharoor** = He authored 'Why I am a Hindu', defining his personal faith and criticizing the political misuse of religion. • **'Why I am a Hindu'** — The book explores the cultural and philosophical aspects of the religion, emphasizing its pluralistic nature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Narendra Modi: a prominent political leader, but not the author of this book; Murli Manohar Joshi: a senior politician and former minister, not associated with this work; Uma Bharti: a politician and former Chief Minister, did not write this book.

Correct Answer: B. S. Jaishankar

• **S. Jaishankar** = India's External Affairs Minister, he wrote 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World' to outline India's strategic challenges. • **'The India Way'** — The book emphasizes the need for India to adopt a proactive and self-aware foreign policy in a changing global landscape. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shashi Tharoor: a prolific author on Indian history, politics, and culture, but not this book; Ajit Doval: India's National Security Advisor, known for his strategic insights, but not the author; Hardeep Singh Puri: a Union Minister and former diplomat, not the author of this specific work.

Correct Answer: A. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

• **Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan** = Known as 'Frontier Gandhi', he was a lifelong advocate of non-violence and authored 'My Life and Struggle'. • **First non-Indian** — Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was the first person not from India to be awarded the Bharat Ratna. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Maulana Azad: India's first Education Minister and author of 'India Wins Freedom', not 'My Life and Struggle'; Zulfikar Ali Bhutto: former Prime Minister of Pakistan, did not write this autobiography; Liaquat Ali Khan: Pakistan's first Prime Minister, not associated with this work.

Correct Answer: B. Thomas Matthew

• **Thomas Matthew** = He compiled 'The Wit and Wisdom of Ratan Tata', drawing insights and experiences from the industrialist. • **'The Wit and Wisdom of Ratan Tata'** — This book focuses on leadership and ethics, highlighting principles that guided the Tata Group's expansion. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ratan Tata: the subject of the book, not its author; Dinesh Trivedi: a former Union Minister, not associated with this work; Jairam Ramesh: a prominent politician and author of several books, but not this compilation.

Correct Answer: A. Yashwant Sinha

• **Yashwant Sinha** = He authored 'Confessions of a Swadeshi Reformer', reflecting on his time as Finance Minister and detailing economic challenges. • **Fiscal Responsibility Act** — The book discusses the complexities of implementing policies such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manmohan Singh: a former Prime Minister and Finance Minister, but not the author of this book; P. Chidambaram: a former Union Finance Minister, he wrote 'Fearless in Opposition', not this one; Arun Jaitley: a former Union Finance Minister, known for 'A New India: Selected Speeches', not 'Confessions of a Swadeshi Reformer'.

Correct Answer: B. Daman Singh

• **Daman Singh** = The daughter of Manmohan Singh, she wrote 'Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan' to provide a personal look at her parents' lives. • **Partition of India** — The book covers her parents' journey from the partition of India to the highest office in the country. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sanjaya Baru: authored 'The Accidental Prime Minister', a political account, not this personal memoir; Khushwant Singh: a renowned author and journalist, but not the author of this book; Kuldip Nayar: a veteran journalist and author, not associated with this work.

Correct Answer: B. Natwar Singh

• **Natwar Singh** = K. Natwar Singh authored 'Interpreting the World', a collection of essays on international relations. • **Diplomat and politician** — The essays in the book are based on his long experience as both a diplomat and a politician. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Salman Khurshid: a former Union Minister and author, but not of this collection of essays; S. Jaishankar: India's External Affairs Minister and author of 'The India Way', not 'Interpreting the World'; Shashi Tharoor: a prolific author on various subjects, but not this specific work.

Correct Answer: A. Amarinder Singh

• **Amarinder Singh** = Captain Amarinder Singh, an army veteran and former Chief Minister of Punjab, authored 'Lest We Forget' to honor soldiers. • **Indian Army** — The book reflects on the history and legacy of the Indian Army, focusing on honoring soldiers of the world wars. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jaswant Singh: a former Union Minister and army officer, but not the author of this particular book; B.C. Khanduri: a retired Major General and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, not associated with this work; Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore: an Olympic medalist and former Union Minister with a military background, but did not write this book.