books & authors section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Joanne “Jo” Rowling(born 31 July 1965), pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.

They have become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts as well as maintaining creative control by serving as a producer on the final instalment.

Rowling conceived the idea for the series on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

‘Zest for Life’ is a famous book by Emile Zola. It was originally published in 1884 as ‘La Joie de vivre.’ It was translated into English by Ernest A. Vizetelly as How Jolly Life Is! in 1888 (reissued in 1901 as The Joy of Life) and by Jean Stewart as Zest for Life in 1955.

Answer: (d)

Dinabandhu Mitra wrote “Neel Darpan”.

Answer: (d)

The Gin Drinkers has been authored by Sagarika Ghose who is an Indian journalist, news anchor and author. The book was published in 1998. Her other famous book is Blind Faith (2006).

Answer: (b)

Mulk Raj Anand was an Indian writer in English, notable for his depiction of the lives of the poorer castes in traditional Indian society.

Some of his famous novels include:

1. Untouchable (1935),
2. Coolie (1936),
3. Two Leaves and a Bud (1937),
4. The Village (1939), etc.
5. His autobiography, titled ‘The Morning Face’ (1968) won him the Sahitya Academy Award.