Autobiographies — Set 2
Famous People · आत्मकथाएं · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who wrote 'An Autobiography: Toward Freedom' while serving time in prison?
Correct Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru
• **Jawaharlal Nehru** = Jawaharlal Nehru wrote this autobiography between 1934 and 1935 in various British jails. • **1934 and 1935** — the period during which this autobiography was written while he was imprisoned. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Subhash Chandra Bose]: prominent Indian nationalist; [Sardar Patel]: statesman, known for integrating princely states; [Lala Lajpat Rai]: nationalist leader, part of the 'Lal-Bal-Pal' trio; none authored this autobiography.
The book 'Faster Than Lightning' is the autobiography of which athlete?
Correct Answer: D. Usain Bolt
• **Usain Bolt** = Usain Bolt wrote this autobiography to detail his record-breaking sprinting career. • **100m and 200m sprints** — Bolt currently holds the world records for the 100m and 200m sprints, highlighting his dominance in athletics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Carl Lewis]: American track and field legend; [Justin Gatlin]: American sprinter; [Michael Johnson]: American sprinter, world record holder in 200m and 400m; all are famous sprinters but not the author of 'Faster Than Lightning'.
Which famous actress is the author of 'Unfinished'?
Correct Answer: A. Priyanka Chopra
• **Priyanka Chopra Jonas** = Priyanka Chopra Jonas published this memoir in 2021. • **2021** — the year this memoir, covering her journey from India to Hollywood, was published. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Deepika Padukone]: prominent Indian actress; [Kareena Kapoor]: popular Indian actress; [Aishwarya Rai]: former Miss World and leading Indian actress; all are famous Indian actresses but did not author 'Unfinished'.
'Sunny Days' is the autobiography of which legendary Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: C. Sunil Gavaskar
• **Sunil Gavaskar** = Sunil Gavaskar wrote this book early in his career to share his cricketing experiences. • **10,000 runs in Test cricket** — Gavaskar was the first player to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, a significant milestone. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kapil Dev]: legendary Indian all-rounder; [Mohinder Amarnath]: former Indian cricketer; [Bishan Singh Bedi]: former Indian spin bowler; all are famous Indian cricketers but not the author of 'Sunny Days'.
Who wrote the autobiography titled 'The Diary of a Young Girl'?
Correct Answer: D. Anne Frank
• **Anne Frank** = Anne Frank wrote this diary while hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. • **Today** — it is one of the most widely read books in the world today, emphasizing its enduring global relevance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Helen Keller]: American author and political activist; [Rosa Parks]: American civil rights activist; [Malala Yousafzai]: Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate; none wrote 'The Diary of a Young Girl'.
Which Indian scientist and industrialist wrote 'My Life and Times'?
Correct Answer: A. V.V. Giri
• **V.V. Giri** = V.V. Giri, the fourth President of India, wrote this autobiography to detail his public life. • **Fourth President of India** — He was a prominent labor leader before moving into active national politics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Homi Bhabha: A renowned nuclear physicist, not an author of this book; S. Radhakrishnan: A philosopher and India's second President, not associated with this title; C.V. Raman: A Nobel laureate physicist, did not write this autobiography.
The book 'I am Malala' is the autobiographical account of which Nobel laureate?
Correct Answer: C. Malala Yousafzai
• **Malala Yousafzai** = Malala Yousafzai co-authored this book to share her fight for girls' education. • **Youngest Nobel Prize winner** — She details the events leading up to her being shot by the Taliban and her subsequent activism. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mother Teresa: A Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her humanitarian work, not the author of 'I am Malala'; Wangari Maathai: A Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel laureate, not associated with this autobiography; Nadia Murad: A Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel laureate, known for her memoir 'The Last Girl'.
Which former Prime Minister of India wrote the autobiography 'Matters of Discretion'?
Correct Answer: D. I.K. Gujral
• **I.K. Gujral** = Inder Kumar Gujral wrote this memoir to describe his political journey and India's foreign policy. • **12th Prime Minister of India** — It is particularly known for explaining the 'Gujral Doctrine' regarding neighborhood relations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manmohan Singh: A former Prime Minister, not the author of 'Matters of Discretion'; Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A former Prime Minister and a prolific poet, but this is not his autobiography; P.V. Narasimha Rao: Another former Prime Minister, known for his book 'The Insider'.
The book 'Open' is the brutally honest autobiography of which tennis player?
Correct Answer: A. Andre Agassi
• **Andre Agassi** = Andre Agassi shared his complex relationship with tennis and his personal struggles in this book. • **Eight Grand Slam titles** — It is widely praised for its raw honesty regarding his career highs and lows. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Roger Federer: A legendary tennis player, but 'Open' is not his autobiography; Rafael Nadal: Another tennis icon, his autobiography is 'Rafa: My Story'; Pete Sampras: A celebrated tennis player, not the author of 'Open'.
Which Indian athlete wrote the autobiography 'Ace Against Odds'?
Correct Answer: C. Sania Mirza
• **Sania Mirza** = Sania Mirza released this book to document her journey as India's most successful female tennis player. • **World number one in women's doubles** — It chronicles her career challenges, injuries, and the controversies she faced. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Saina Nehwal: A celebrated Indian badminton player, her autobiography is 'Playing to Win'; P.V. Sindhu: An Olympic medalist in badminton, not the author of this book; Jwala Gutta: A prominent Indian badminton player, not associated with 'Ace Against Odds'.