Books and Authors General Knowledge Questions
31. Which famous playwright created the tragic play “Hamlet,” known for its exploration of themes such as betrayal, revenge, and moral corruption?
[A] William Shakespeare
[B] Christopher Marlowe
[C] John Webster
[D] Ben Jonson
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Correct Answer: A [William Shakespeare]
Notes:
William Shakespeare, the eminent English playwright and poet, is the author of “Hamlet.” Written around 1600, this play is one of Shakespeare’s most renowned and powerful tragedies…
32. Independent People, a novel known for its depiction of rural Icelandic life, was written by which celebrated author?
[A] Halldór Laxness
[B] Snorri Sturluson
[C] Arnaldur Indriðason
[D] Sjón
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Correct Answer: A [Halldór Laxness]
Notes:
Halldór Laxness, an Icelandic writer, is the author of “Independent People.” This novel, first published in the 1930s, is a profound exploration of the struggle for independence…
33. Which mythological figure is not prominently featured in Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”?
[A] Hercules
[B] Achilles
[C] Odysseus
[D] Perseus
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Correct Answer: C [Odysseus]
Notes:
Metamorphoses by Ovid is a collection of mythological tales. Odysseus, primarily known from Homer’s works, is not a prominent figure in this narrative, which features many other mythological characters.
34. What unique ability does the protagonist of “Midnight’s Children” possess?
[A] Invisibility
[B] Telepathy
[C] Time Travel
[D] Super Strength
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Correct Answer: B [Telepathy]
Notes:
The protagonist of Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight’s Children,” Saleem Sinai, is born at the exact moment of India’s independence and possesses telepathic abilities.
35. Who is the author of “Pride and Prejudice”?
[A] Jane Austen
[B] Charlotte Brontë
[C] Emily Brontë
[D] George Eliot
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Correct Answer: A [Jane Austen]
Notes:
Pride and Prejudice, a classic novel of manners, was authored by Jane Austen. It is renowned for its wit, its study of marriage, and its exploration of social class.
36. Which of these is a famous story from “The Arabian Nights”?
[A] Romeo and Juliet
[B] Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
[C] The Odyssey
[D] Beowulf
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Correct Answer: B [Aladdin and the Magic Lamp]
Notes:
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is one of the most famous stories from “The Arabian Nights,” a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age.
37. What is the primary theme of “The Epic of Gilgamesh”?
[A] Friendship
[B] War
[C] Love
[D] Immortality
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Correct Answer: A [Friendship]
Notes:
The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, predominantly explores the theme of friendship, particularly between Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
38. Who is the author of “The Golden Notebook”?
[A] Doris Lessing
[B] Virginia Woolf
[C] Margaret Atwood
[D] Sylvia Plath
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Correct Answer: A [Doris Lessing]
Notes:
Doris Lessing, a Nobel Prize-winning novelist, authored “The Golden Notebook,” known for its innovative structure and exploration of women’s psychology and social issues.
39. Who is the author of ‘Five Point Someone’?
[A] Chetan Bhagat
[B] Amish Tripathi
[C] Shashi Tharoor
[D] Amitav Ghosh
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Correct Answer: A [Chetan Bhagat]
Notes:
‘Five Point Someone’ is a 2004 novel written by Indian author Chetan Bhagat. It narrates the lives of three students at IIT Delhi who struggle with the grades-centric education system and relationships.
40. Who is the author of ‘Sacred Games’?
[A] Vikram Chandra
[B] Chetan Bhagat
[C] Amitav Ghosh
[D] Amish Tripathi
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Correct Answer: A [Vikram Chandra]
Notes:
‘Sacred Games’ is a thriller novel written by Vikram Chandra published in 2006. It intertwines Mumbai’s organized crime syndicates, espionage networks, and Mumbai police in a hunt for the criminal mastermind Ganesh Gaitonde.
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