Autobiographies — Set 4
Famous People · आत्मकथाएं · Questions 31–40 of 60
Who wrote 'Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story'?
Correct Answer: A. Arnold Schwarzenegger
• **Arnold Schwarzenegger** = Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, and former politician. • He served as the **38th Governor of California**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Sylvester Stallone': An American actor, known for 'Rocky'; 'Bruce Willis': An American actor, known for 'Die Hard' series; 'Tom Cruise': An American actor, known for 'Mission: Impossible'.
Which Indian classical dancer authored the autobiography 'My Life, My Art'?
Correct Answer: C. Sonal Mansingh
• **Sonal Mansingh** = Sonal Mansingh is a prominent Indian classical dancer who specializes in Bharatnatyam and Odissi. • She was the youngest recipient of the **Padma Bhushan in 1992**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Pandit Birju Maharaj': A renowned Kathak dancer; 'Mallika Sarabhai': A well-known Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer; 'Zakir Hussain': A legendary tabla maestro.
The book 'Dreams from My Father' was written by which world leader?
Correct Answer: D. Barack Obama
• **Barack Obama** = Barack Obama's memoir explores his early life, racial identity, and family history. • He served as the **44th President of the United States**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Nelson Mandela': South African anti-apartheid revolutionary; 'Justin Trudeau': Current Prime Minister of Canada; 'Tony Blair': Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Which famous scientist wrote 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!'?
Correct Answer: A. Richard Feynman
• **Richard Feynman** = Richard Feynman was an American theoretical physicist known for his work in quantum electrodynamics. • He won the **Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Stephen Hawking': British theoretical physicist; 'Albert Einstein': German-born theoretical physicist; 'Isaac Asimov': American science fiction writer.
'Shot at History' is the autobiography of which Indian individual?
Correct Answer: C. Abhinav Bindra
• **Abhinav Bindra** = Abhinav Bindra is an Indian Olympic champion shooter. • His win in Beijing **2008** ended India's long wait for an individual gold medal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Saurabh Chaudhary': An Indian sport shooter, specializes in 10m air pistol; 'Manu Bhaker': An Indian sport shooter, specializes in pistol events; 'Pankaj Advani': A professional Indian billiards and snooker player.
Who wrote the autobiography 'Toward Freedom'?
Correct Answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru
• **Jawaharlal Nehru** = 'Toward Freedom' is the international title of Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography, originally titled 'An Autobiography'. • The book was written while he was imprisoned between **1934 and 1935**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Sardar Patel': Key figure in integrating princely states; 'Bal Gangadhar Tilak': Indian nationalist and independence activist; 'Lala Lajpat Rai': Indian nationalist and freedom fighter.
Which legendary Indian singer's life is documented in 'Lata Mangeshkar: A Biography'?
Correct Answer: A. Lata Mangeshkar
• **Lata Mangeshkar** = Lata Mangeshkar was an iconic Indian playback singer, referred to as the 'Nightingale of India'. • She was awarded the **Bharat Ratna in 2001**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Asha Bhosle': Legendary Indian playback singer, Lata Mangeshkar's sister; 'Kishore Kumar': Iconic Indian playback singer and actor; 'M.S. Subbulakshmi': Carnatic vocalist, first musician to receive Bharat Ratna.
The book 'An Unsuitable Boy' is the autobiography of which film director?
Correct Answer: C. Karan Johar
• **Karan Johar** = Karan Johar is a renowned Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and television personality. • The book was published in **2017**, offering a candid look into his life and career. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali': Indian filmmaker known for grand historical dramas; 'Mahesh Bhatt': Indian film director and producer; 'Anurag Kashyap': Indian film director known for realistic cinema.
Which famous freedom fighter wrote 'The Indian Struggle'?
Correct Answer: D. Subhash Chandra Bose
• **Subhash Chandra Bose** = Subhash Chandra Bose was a prominent Indian nationalist who challenged British rule. • The book analyzes the Indian independence movement from **1920 to 1942**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Bhagat Singh': Revolutionary socialist, Indian independence figure; 'Rajguru': Indian revolutionary, associated with Bhagat Singh; 'Chandra Shekhar Azad': Indian revolutionary leader.
The book 'Becoming' is a memoir by which influential woman?
Correct Answer: A. Michelle Obama
• **Michelle Obama** = Michelle Obama is an American attorney and author, and was the First Lady of the United States. • It became the best-selling book in the US in **2018**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Oprah Winfrey': American talk show host and media executive; 'Malala Yousafzai': Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate; 'Kamala Harris': Current Vice President of the United States.