Modern Authors — Set 2
Famous People · आधुनिक लेखक · Questions 11–20 of 60
Which author wrote 'The Alchemist', a world-renowned novel about following one's dreams?
Correct Answer: D. Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho's allegorical novel follows a shepherd boy on his journey to the Egyptian pyramids. It is one of the most translated books in the world by a living author. The book emphasizes the importance of listening to one's heart.
The novel 'Life of Pi', which features a boy trapped on a lifeboat with a tiger, was written by?
Correct Answer: A. Yann Martel
Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize in 2002 for this philosophical adventure novel. The tiger in the story is named Richard Parker, which became a famous literary reference. The book explores themes of spirituality and the power of storytelling.
Who is the author of 'A Brief History of Time', a landmark book in popular science?
Correct Answer: C. Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking wrote this book to explain complex concepts like the Big Bang and black holes to general readers. It remained on the London Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. He held the post of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge.
Which author is known for the 'The Da Vinci Code' and other thrillers involving symbology?
Correct Answer: C. Dan Brown
Dan Brown's novels often feature the character Robert Langdon and explore secret societies and historical mysteries. 'The Da Vinci Code' became a global phenomenon despite being controversial. His books are known for their fast-paced plots and cliffhanger chapters.
The book 'The Kite Runner', set against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan, was written by?
Correct Answer: D. Khaled Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini's debut novel tells a powerful story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. It was a massive international bestseller and was later adapted into a successful film. He is a physician and a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Which author wrote the highly influential 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind'?
Correct Answer: A. Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari's book surveys the history of the human species from the evolution of archaic humans to the 21st century. It became a global sensation for its provocative ideas on religion, capitalism, and biology. He is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Who is the author of the popular 'Millennium' series, starting with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'?
Correct Answer: C. Stieg Larsson
Stieg Larsson died before his famous trilogy was published, which became a posthumous global success. The series features the iconic hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist. Larsson was primarily an investigative journalist during his lifetime.
Which Nobel laureate wrote the novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'?
Correct Answer: C. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the leading figure of the magical realism movement in literature. This novel tells the multi-generational story of the Buendia family in the fictional town of Macondo. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.
The book 'Becoming', a deeply personal memoir of a former US First Lady, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama's memoir chronicles her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House. It became one of the best-selling memoirs of all time shortly after its release. The book emphasizes the power of one's voice and identity.
Who is the author of 'The Shadow of the Wind', a Gothic mystery set in Barcelona?
Correct Answer: A. Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Carlos Ruiz Zafon's novel is the first in the 'Cemetery of Forgotten Books' cycle. It is a tribute to the power of books and the magic of storytelling. It became one of the best-selling Spanish novels of the 21st century.