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Questions : Who is the author of Harry Potter Book Series ?

(a) Nick Middleton

(b) Edward Klein

(c) Charles Dickens

(d) J. K. Rowling

The correct answers to the above question in:

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.

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Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

  1. Mahavircharita was written by Bhavabhuti
  2. Harekali Nataka was written by Vighraharaja
Select the correct answer

a) Both 1 & 2

b) Neither of 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

The author of the book “Zest for Life” is :

a) H.G. Walls

b) Mark Twain

c) Emile Zola

d) Virginia Wolf

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.

Question : 3

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ film is based on the book ‘Question and Answer’ written by :

a) Vinesh Swaroop

b) None of the above

c) Vikas Swarup

d) Vimal Swaroop

Answer: (c)

Vikas Swarup

Question : 4

The Book “Shadow of a Princess” is a first-hand account of Princess Diana’s life. It is written by

a) Byron Lord

b) Clive Ponting

c) Patric Jephson

d) James Jeans

Answer: (c)

Shadow of a Princess is an intimate Account by Patric Jephson who was the Private Secretary of Princess Diana. The book, published in 2000, was denounced by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William, and a host of others close to Diana.

Question : 5

Who has written the famous play “Neel Darpan’’ depicting the atrocities of British indigo planters ?

a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

b) Subramania Bharati

c) Prem Chand

d) Dinabandhu Mitra

Answer: (d)

Dinabandhu Mitra wrote “Neel Darpan”.

Question : 6

The author of the book “The Gin Drinkers” is

a) Anita Desai

b) Shoba De

c) Arundhati Roy

d) Sagarika Ghose

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).

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