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Who wrote the Tamil epic 'Silappatikaram'?
- Ilango Adigal
- Thiruvalluvar
- Kamban
- Subramania Bharati
Answer: Ilango Adigal
Silappatikaram is one of the five great epics of Tamil literature, attributed to Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk and brother of the Chera king Senguttuvan.
Kalidasa is often referred to as the 'Shakespeare of India'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Kalidasa, a Classical Sanskrit writer, is widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language, hence the comparison.
Who is the author of the book 'Wings of Fire'?
- P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Manmohan Singh
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Pranab Mukherjee
Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam co-authored 'Wings of Fire' with Arun Tiwari. It is his autobiography detailing his journey from Rameswaram to becoming the President of India.
The novel 'Pride and Prejudice' was written by ________.
- Charlotte Bronte
- Emily Bronte
- Jane Austen
- Virginia Woolf
Answer: Jane Austen
Jane Austen published 'Pride and Prejudice' in 1813. It is a classic novel of manners focusing on the Bennet family.
Which Indian author won the Booker Prize in 2008 for 'The White Tiger'?
- Arundhati Roy
- Kiran Desai
- Aravind Adiga
- Salman Rushdie
Answer: Aravind Adiga
Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker Prize in 2008 for his debut novel 'The White Tiger', which critiques social inequality in India.
Who wrote the 'Prithviraj Raso'?
- Chand Bardai
- Firdausi
- Amir Khusrau
- Tulsidas
Answer: Chand Bardai
Chand Bardai was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan and wrote 'Prithviraj Raso', an epic poem about the king's life.
The 'Arthashastra', an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, was written by ________.
- Kalidasa
- Kautilya (Chanakya)
- Panini
- Patanjali
Answer: Kautilya (Chanakya)
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, authored the Arthashastra, a key text on economic policy and military strategy.
Who wrote the magical realism novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'?
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- Jorge Luis Borges
- Paulo Coelho
- Isabel Allende
Answer: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian novelist and Nobel Laureate, wrote this masterpiece of magical realism in 1967.
Leo Tolstoy wrote the novel 'War and Peace'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer, authored 'War and Peace', widely regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written.
The book 'Discovery of India' was written by ________.
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
- Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment in Ahmednagar Fort (1942-1946). It explores India's history and culture.
Who is the author of the dystopian novel '1984'?
- Aldous Huxley
- George Orwell
- Ray Bradbury
- H.G. Wells
Answer: George Orwell
George Orwell published '1984' in 1949. It is a seminal work on totalitarianism and surveillance, often cited in general awareness sections.
Who wrote the novel 'Godan' (The Gift of a Cow)?
- Premchand
- R.K. Narayan
- Mulk Raj Anand
- Saadat Hasan Manto
Answer: Premchand
Munshi Premchand wrote 'Godan', published in 1936. It is considered one of the greatest Hindi novels, depicting the plight of Indian peasants.
The play 'Romeo and Juliet' was written by ________.
- Charles Dickens
- William Shakespeare
- Jane Austen
- Mark Twain
Answer: William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, the English bard, wrote the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. It is one of his most famous plays.
Which Indian footballer became first to play in UEFA Europa League qualifiers?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Sandesh Jhingan
- No Indian has played in UEL qualifiers
Answer: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu played for Stabaek in UEFA Europa League qualifiers in 2017. First Indian in European top-tier competition. Goalkeeper by position.
True or False: In badminton, the shuttle must be struck below 1.15 meters from floor during service.
- True
- False
Answer: True
BWF fixed height service law (1.15m) implemented in 2018. Replaced vague 'below waist' rule. Measured at moment of racket-shuttle contact. Enforced by judges.
Who holds the record for most Test matches played as captain?
- Graeme Smith
- Ricky Ponting
- Steve Waugh
- Joe Root
Answer: Graeme Smith
South Africa's Graeme Smith captained 109 Tests, most ever. Led from 2003-2014. Won 53 matches. Ponting second with 77 Tests as captain.
Lalit Kumar Upadhyay plays which position in Indian men's hockey team?
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Lalit Kumar Upadhyay is forward/striker. Played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze campaign. Known for speed and finishing inside circle.
Modern pentathlon consists of fencing, swimming, equestrian, shooting, and ______.
- Cycling
- Running
- Rowing
- Archery
Answer: Running
Modern pentathlon: Fencing, 200m swim, show jumping, laser-run (combined shooting + cross-country running). Created by Pierre de Coubertin for Olympics 1912.
Who is India's leading wicket-taker in Women's Test cricket?
- Jhulan Goswami
- Neetu David
- Shubhangi Kulkarni
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami took 44 Test wickets in 12 matches, most by Indian woman. Also holds ODI wicket record (255). Greatest Indian woman bowler ever.
Babita Phogat won silver at Commonwealth Games 2010 in which weight category?
- 51 kg
- 55 kg
- 59 kg
- 63 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Babita Phogat won 51kg silver at Delhi 2010 CWG. Sister Geeta won gold in 55kg at same Games. Both inspired 'Dangal' film about their father Mahavir's coaching.