Modern Authors — Set 4

Correct Answer: C. Jhumpa Lahiri

• **Jhumpa Lahiri** = The author of 'The Lowland', a novel that delves into family ties and political ideologies, including the Naxalite movement in India. • **2013** — The year 'The Lowland' was shortlisted for both the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Award, highlighting its critical acclaim. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Amitav Ghosh: Known for novels like 'The Glass Palace'; Aravind Adiga: Won the Booker Prize for 'The White Tiger'; Kiran Desai: Won the Booker Prize for 'The Inheritance of Loss'.

Correct Answer: D. George R.R. Martin

• **George R.R. Martin** = The author of the epic fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', which was adapted into the popular TV show 'Game of Thrones'. • **1996** — The year the series began with the publication of the novel 'A Game of Thrones'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: J.R.R. Tolkien: Famous for 'The Lord of the Rings'; Brandon Sanderson: Known for 'Mistborn' and 'The Stormlight Archive'; Robert Jordan: Author of 'The Wheel of Time' series.

Correct Answer: A. E.F. Schumacher

• **E.F. Schumacher** = The author of 'Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered', a book challenging modern economic theories. • **1973** — The year this influential book was published, advocating for local production and sustainability and impacting the environmental movement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Amartya Sen: Nobel laureate economist known for 'The Argumentative Indian'; John Kenneth Galbraith: Prominent economist known for 'The Affluent Society'; Joseph Stiglitz: Nobel laureate economist known for his work on globalization.

Correct Answer: C. Amartya Sen

• **Amartya Sen** = The Nobel laureate author of 'The Argumentative Indian', a collection of essays exploring India's tradition of public debate and skepticism. • **2005** — The year this critically acclaimed book was published, highlighting the centrality of discussion to Indian democracy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ramachandra Guha: Historian and author of 'India After Gandhi'; Shashi Tharoor: Author of numerous books on Indian history, politics, and culture; Sunil Khilnani: Known for 'The Idea of India'.

Correct Answer: D. Roger Ebert

• **Roger Ebert** = The celebrated film critic and author of the memoir 'Life Itself', detailing his career and love for cinema. • **2011** — The year his candid memoir was published, offering insights into his life and battle with cancer shortly before his death. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gene Siskel: A prominent film critic, often paired with Roger Ebert; Leonard Maltin: An American film critic and historian; Peter Travers: A film critic for Rolling Stone magazine.

Correct Answer: D. J.M. Coetzee

• **J.M. Coetzee** = The author of the novel 'Disgrace', which explores power dynamics, aging, and redemption in post-apartheid South Africa. • **1999** — The year J.M. Coetzee won the Booker Prize for 'Disgrace', making him the first author to win the award twice. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nadine Gordimer: South African Nobel laureate known for anti-apartheid works; Wole Soyinka: Nigerian Nobel laureate playwright and poet; Chinua Achebe: Nigerian novelist known for 'Things Fall Apart'.

Correct Answer: A. Sheryl Sandberg

• **Sheryl Sandberg** = The author of 'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead', a book encouraging women to pursue leadership roles. • **2013** — The year this influential book was published, sparking a global conversation on gender equality and women's advancement in the workplace. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indra Nooyi: Former CEO of PepsiCo; Melinda Gates: Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Oprah Winfrey: Media executive, talk show host, and philanthropist.

Correct Answer: D. Jared Diamond

• **Jared Diamond** = The author of 'Guns, Germs, and Steel', a book analyzing the history of civilizations through environmental and geographical factors. • **1998** — The year Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for this book, which explains global inequalities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Yuval Noah Harari: Author of 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind'; Stephen Pinker: Known for works on human nature and cognition; Niall Ferguson: Historian known for works on empires and economic history.

Correct Answer: D. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

• **Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni** = The Indian author of 'The Palace of Illusions', a retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective. • **2008** — The year this novel was published, offering a fresh, feminist perspective on the ancient Indian epic through lyrical prose. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Anita Desai: Prominent Indian novelist, author of 'Clear Light of Day'; Kiran Desai: Won the Booker Prize for 'The Inheritance of Loss'; Iravati Karve: Anthropologist and author who wrote on the Mahabharata from a scholarly perspective.

Correct Answer: D. Stephen Covey

• **Stephen Covey** = The author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', a classic personal development book focusing on timeless principles. • **1989** — The year this best-selling book was first published, teaching principles of character and interpersonal effectiveness to millions worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dale Carnegie: Author of 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'; Tony Robbins: A well-known motivational speaker and author; Napoleon Hill: Author of 'Think and Grow Rich'.