Question 1

Which novel by Premchand is considered his masterpiece?

Accepted Answer

'Godan' (The Gift of a Cow) is widely regarded as Premchand's masterpiece. Published in 1936, it is considered one of the greatest novels in Hindi literature.

Question 2

Who is the author of 'A Suitable Boy'?

Accepted Answer

'A Suitable Boy' is a novel written by Vikram Seth, published in 1993. It is one of the longest novels in English literature and is set in post-independence India.

Question 3

Who wrote 'Mein Kampf'?

Accepted Answer

'Mein Kampf' (My Struggle) is an autobiographical manifesto written by Adolf Hitler, published in 1925. It outlines his political ideology and became a significant historical document of the 20th century.

Question 4

Which novel was written by George Orwell?

Accepted Answer

'1984' is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell, published in 1949. It depicts a totalitarian society and has become a classic of political fiction and social commentary.

Question 5

Who authored the autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth'?

Accepted Answer

'My Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, originally written in Gujarati as 'Satya na Prayogo' and later translated into English.

Question 6

Who is the author of the novel 'The God of Small Things'?

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Roy authored 'The God of Small Things', published in 1997. It won the Booker Prize in 1998 and remains one of the most celebrated Indian English novels.

Question 7

Who is the author of 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Accepted Answer

'Pride and Prejudice' is a romantic novel written by Jane Austen, published in 1813. It is one of the most celebrated works of English literature and tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

Question 8

Who is the author of the novel 'The Guide'?

Accepted Answer

The Guide is a famous Indian novel written by R.K. Narayan, published in 1958. It won the Sahitya Akademi Award and was adapted into a film. The novel is set in South India and tells the story of a tour guide.

Question 9

Which book was written by Rabindranath Tagore that won him the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 primarily for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings), which he translated into English himself.

Question 10

Which book won the Booker Prize in 2023?

Accepted Answer

'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2024, but 'The Zone of Interest' by Andrew Krivak won the Booker Prize in 2023.

Question 11

Which book is authored by Amitav Ghosh and deals with the Opium Wars?

Accepted Answer

'The Ibis Trilogy' by Amitav Ghosh includes 'Sea of Poppies' (2008), which is set during the Opium Wars and features the ship Ibis. This is a major work in Indian English literature.

Question 12

Who is the author of 'A Brief History of Time'?

Accepted Answer

'A Brief History of Time' was written by Stephen Hawking and published in 1988. It is one of the most widely read science books, explaining complex cosmological concepts to a general audience.

Question 13

Who authored the autobiography 'I Am Malala'?

Accepted Answer

'I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban' is an autobiography co-written by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb, published in 2013.

Question 14

Who is the author of 'A Suitable Boy', one of the longest novels in English literature?

Accepted Answer

'A Suitable Boy' (1993) is authored by Vikram Seth. At approximately 1,474 pages, it is one of the longest novels written in English and is set in post-independence India.

Question 15

Which Indian author wrote 'Midnight's Children', which won the Booker Prize in 1981?

Accepted Answer

'Midnight's Children' was written by Salman Rushdie and won the Booker Prize in 1981. It was later awarded the Booker of Bookers prize in 1993 as the best Booker Prize winner in its first 25 years.

Question 16

Who is the author of the book 'Wings of Fire'?

Accepted Answer

'Wings of Fire: An Autobiography' was written by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, along with Arun Tiwari. It was published in 1999 and chronicles Kalam's life from his early years to his work as a scientist at ISRO and DRDO.

Question 17

Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Untouchable' was first published in which year, and in which country?

Accepted Answer

'Untouchable' by Mulk Raj Anand was first published in 1935 in England (London). It is a pioneering work addressing caste discrimination in India.

Question 18

Khushwant Singh's 'A History of the Sikhs' was first published in two volumes. In which years were these volumes published?

Accepted Answer

Khushwant Singh's 'A History of the Sikhs' Volume I was published in 1963 and Volume II in 1966. This is a significant historical and literary reference frequently tested in SSC exams.

Question 19

Khushwant Singh's historical novel 'Train to Pakistan' was first published in which year?

Accepted Answer

'Train to Pakistan' by Khushwant Singh was first published in 1956. It is set during the Partition of India and is considered a seminal work on the subject.

Question 20

Jhumpa Lahiri's debut short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies' won which major literary award in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000. This is a significant achievement in Indian-American literature and a frequently tested fact in SSC exams.

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