Autobiographies — Set 3

Correct Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi

• **Mahatma Gandhi** = Mahatma Gandhi wrote this book in serial form for his journal 'Navjivan'. • **1921** — It covers his life from childhood until this year, focusing on his search for truth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: India's first Prime Minister, known for 'An Autobiography' and 'Discovery of India'; Subhash Chandra Bose: A prominent freedom fighter, his unfinished autobiography is 'An Indian Pilgrim'; Sardar Patel: A key leader in India's independence, not known for writing this autobiography.

Correct Answer: A. Mike Tyson

• **Mike Tyson** = Mike Tyson wrote this memoir to give a detailed look into his turbulent life and boxing career. • **New York Times bestseller** — It covers his rise to become the youngest heavyweight champion and his personal downfalls. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Muhammad Ali: A legendary boxer, his autobiography is 'The Greatest: My Own Story'; Conor McGregor: A prominent mixed martial artist, not the author of 'Undisputed Truth'; Floyd Mayweather: A famous boxer, this is not his autobiography.

Correct Answer: C. Nirad C. Chaudhuri

• **Nirad C. Chaudhuri** = Nirad C. Chaudhuri published this book, detailing his life in Bengal and his intellectual growth. • **1951** — It is famous for its controversial dedication to the British Empire and established him as a major figure in Indian English literature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: R.K. Narayan: A celebrated novelist, known for 'Malgudi Days', not the author of this autobiography; Vikram Seth: An acclaimed writer, known for 'A Suitable Boy', not associated with this book; Amitav Ghosh: A contemporary Indian author, not the writer of 'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian'.

Correct Answer: D. Kapil Dev

• **Kapil Dev** = Kapil Dev wrote this autobiography to discuss his life and India's 1983 World Cup victory. • **434 wickets in Test cricket** — He was the first player to achieve this milestone, reflecting his passion for the game and leadership style. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sunil Gavaskar: A legendary Indian cricketer, known for his autobiographies 'Sunny Days' and 'Idols'; Sandeep Patil: A former Indian cricketer, not the author of 'Straight from the Heart'; Ravi Shastri: A former Indian cricketer and coach, known for his commentary, not this autobiography.

Correct Answer: A. Dilip Kumar

• **Dilip Kumar** = Dilip Kumar, known as the 'Tragedy King', wrote this autobiography to clarify facts about his life. • **Udayatara Nayar** — The book was narrated to and documented by her, providing a rare glimpse into the golden era of Indian cinema. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Amitabh Bachchan: A legendary actor, not the author of this book; Raj Kapoor: An iconic actor-filmmaker, not associated with this autobiography; Dev Anand: A celebrated actor-filmmaker, his autobiography is 'Romancing With Life'.

Correct Answer: C. Abhinav Bindra

• **Abhinav Bindra** = Abhinav Bindra wrote this book to detail his journey to becoming India's first individual Olympic gold medalist. • **2008 Beijing Olympics** — He won the gold at this event, focusing on his obsession with perfection and the mental challenges of shooting. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore: An Olympic silver medalist in shooting, not the author of 'A Shot at History'; Gagan Narang: An Olympic bronze medalist in shooting, this is not his autobiography; Vijay Kumar: An Olympic silver medalist in shooting, not associated with this book.

Correct Answer: D. Khushwant Singh

• **Khushwant Singh** = Khushwant Singh wrote this memoir to share his experiences as a journalist and author. • **Sharp-tongued writers** — He was one of India's most beloved and this type of writer, known for his witty and often controversial take on famous personalities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: R.K. Laxman: A famous cartoonist, not the author of this autobiography; Shashi Tharoor: A renowned author and politician, with many books but not this one; Vikram Seth: An acclaimed writer, known for 'A Suitable Boy', not associated with this book.

Correct Answer: A. Muhammad Ali

• **Muhammad Ali** = Muhammad Ali wrote this book to chronicle his life in and out of the boxing ring. • **Greatest boxer of all time** — He is widely considered this, and the book covers his religious conversion and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Joe Frazier: A legendary boxer and rival of Ali, but not the author of this autobiography; George Foreman: A famous boxer and entrepreneur, not associated with 'The Greatest'; Sugar Ray Leonard: An iconic boxer, not the writer of this book.

Correct Answer: C. P.V. Narasimha Rao

• **P.V. Narasimha Rao** = P.V. Narasimha Rao wrote this novel-like autobiography to depict the political landscape of India. • **1991** — Rao is credited with launching India's economic reforms in this year, and the book closely mirrors his own career. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A former Prime Minister and a prolific poet, but this is not his autobiography; H.D. Deve Gowda: A former Prime Minister, not the author of 'The Insider'; Manmohan Singh: A former Prime Minister, not known for writing this particular book.

Correct Answer: D. Hillary Clinton

• **Hillary Rodham Clinton** = Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote this book to detail her time as the First Lady of the United States. • **Major commercial success globally** — It covers her public life, policy initiatives, and personal challenges in the White House. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Michelle Obama: Former First Lady, known for her memoir 'Becoming'; Margaret Thatcher: Former Prime Minister of the UK, her memoirs include 'The Downing Street Years'; Angela Merkel: Former Chancellor of Germany, not the author of 'Living History'.