121 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
Jinnah: His Successes, Failures and Role in History' was authored by?
Answer: B
Who is the author of the book 'Why I am a Hindu'?
Answer: B
Which French author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022 for her courage and clinical acuity in uncovering personal memory?
Answer: A
The David Dixon Award is presented at the Commonwealth Games to whom?
Answer: B
"Why Nations Fail" is co-authored by Daron Acemoglu and ________.
Answer: C
Which Nigerian author received the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize for their 'unflinching' exploration of identity, gender, and migration?
Answer: B
Who is the author of the book 'The Great Indian Novel'?
Answer: B
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the author and thematic focus of the novel "A Fine Balance"?
Answer: B
Which American author received the Pulitzer Prize for “Beloved” and was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993?
Answer: A
Consider the following statements about 'The Golden Gate' by Vikram Seth: 1) The novel, written entirely in verse, was shortlisted for the Whitbread Book Award, showcasing its innovative poetic form. 2) It won the Booker Prize for its expansive narrative on Indian society and culture. 3) The book was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for its significant impact on Indian English poetry. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: C
Who is the author of the book 'The Elephant Paradigm'?
Answer: C
What is the central theme of the book 'The Tatas' by Girīśa Kubera and Vikrant Pande?
Answer: C
Consider the following statements about the book 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian': 1) It received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction due to its unique narrative style and significant influence on American historical literature. 2) The novel won the National Book Award for its deep portrayal of Native American identity and youth struggles. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
What is the primary focus of the book India for Indians by Chitta Ranjan Das?
Answer: A
Which of the following best encapsulates the core philosophy presented in Shane Watson’s book 'The Winner's Mindset'?
Answer: C
Consider the following statements about the book 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: 1) The novel employs magical realism to narrate the rise and fall of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. 2) It presents a linear historical account focused solely on Colombia’s political events in the 20th century. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
What is the primary focus of Peter Frankopan’s book The Silk Roads: A New History of the World?
Answer: C
What is the central theme of the book India's Revolutionary Inheritance by Chris Moffat?
Answer: C
Who won the International Booker Prize in 2025?
Answer: B
Who is the author of 'Sleeping on Jupiter', a novel longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2015?
Answer: B
Which of the following statements regarding the Dronacharya Award is/are correct? 1) It carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakhs and features a gold statue of Guru Dronacharya. 2) O.M. Nambiar was honored with the first Dronacharya Award in 1985 for outstanding coaching.
Answer: B
Who is the author of the book 'The Argumentative Indian'?
Answer: A
'An Area of Darkness' is a travelogue by which Indian author?
Answer: B
'The Namesake' is a famous novel by which Indian-American author?
Answer: A
Who is the author of the book 'School to Startup: Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship'?
Answer: A
