Books & Authors — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level books & authors MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
The book “Wealth of Nations” was written by?
Correct Answer: Option A — Adam Smith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adam Smith is the correct answer to “The book “Wealth of Nations” was written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Book ”The Idea Of Pakistan” is written by?
Correct Answer: Option B — Stephen Philip Cohen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stephen Philip Cohen is the correct answer to “Book ”The Idea Of Pakistan” is written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Who wrote the book “Conversation with myself”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nelson Mandela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nelson Mandela is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book “Conversation with myself””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
Who is author of the book “SHAMEFUL FLIGHT”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Stanely Wolpert
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stanely Wolpert is the correct answer to “Who is author of the book “SHAMEFUL FLIGHT””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
Who is the author of book “Jinnah and Mrs Jinnah”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sheela Reddy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheela Reddy is the correct answer to “Who is the author of book “Jinnah and Mrs Jinnah””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
“The Motorcycle Diaries” a book written by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Che Guevara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Che Guevara is the correct answer to ““The Motorcycle Diaries” a book written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
The author of the Book ” The World As I See It”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Albert Einstein
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Albert Einstein is the correct answer to “The author of the Book ” The World As I See It””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
A famous novel ” Pride and prejudice” is written by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Jane Austen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jane Austen is the correct answer to “A famous novel ” Pride and prejudice” is written by:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Who wrote the book ” Gandhi and Stalin”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Louis Fisher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Louis Fisher is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book ” Gandhi and Stalin””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
What is the father name of Hamlet in Shakespear’s novel ‘Hamlet’?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hamlet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hamlet is the correct answer to “What is the father name of Hamlet in Shakespear’s novel ‘Hamlet’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Who is the author of the famous book, “ The Discovery of India”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jawaharlal Nehru
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the famous book, “ The Discovery of India””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
Which company’s laptop is known as the lightest laptop and featured its name in the Guinness book of world record?
Correct Answer: Option B — LG
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LG is the correct answer to “Which company’s laptop is known as the lightest laptop and featured its name in the Guinness book of world record”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Tarikh e Farishta is written by?
Correct Answer: Option B — Muhammad Qasim Farishta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Qasim Farishta is the correct answer to “Tarikh e Farishta is written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Who is the author of “The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Allama Iqbal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Allama Iqbal is the correct answer to “Who is the author of “The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Name the writer of famous novel The Remains of the Day?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kazuo Ishiguro
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kazuo Ishiguro is the correct answer to “Name the writer of famous novel The Remains of the Day”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the?
Correct Answer: Option C — Parsees
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parsees is the correct answer to “Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
‘A Dream for Peace’ is the most surprising Ambassador’s Memoir written by?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ghulam Berrah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghulam Berrah is the correct answer to “‘A Dream for Peace’ is the most surprising Ambassador’s Memoir written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants is the famous book written by?
Correct Answer: Option C — George W. Bush
Detailed Academic Explanation:
George W. Bush is the correct answer to “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants is the famous book written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
The novel Aangan was written by_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Khdija mastoor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The novel Aangan was written by Khdija mastoor .
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Q20 of 40
The Book “21 Lessons for the 21th Century” is written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yuval Noah Harari
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book “21 Lessons for the 21th Century” is written by Yuval Noah Harari .
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Q21 of 40
Book “The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad” is written by:_______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lesley Hazleton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book “The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad” is written by: Lesley Hazleton .
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Q22 of 40
The author of the book ‘Aab-e-Hayat’ is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The author of the book ‘Aab-e-Hayat’ is Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad .
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Q23 of 40
Who is writer book ‘Cutting edge “?
Correct Answer: Option A — Javed Mian Dad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Javed Mian Dad is the correct answer to “Who is writer book ‘Cutting edge “”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka’s national anthem?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ananda Samarkone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ananda Samarkone is the correct answer to “Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka’s national anthem”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
The famous poem ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ is written by________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jane Taylor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The famous poem ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ is written by Jane Taylor .
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Q26 of 40
Who is the author of the book “My experiments with truth”?
Correct Answer: Option C — M. K. Gandhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M. K. Gandhi is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the book “My experiments with truth””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
“Medieval India under Mohammedan Rule (712-1764)” written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Stanley Lane Poole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Medieval India under Mohammedan Rule (712-1764)” written by Stanley Lane Poole .
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Q28 of 40
Book “Dear Mr. Jinnah” is authored by____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Liaqat Ali khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book “Dear Mr. Jinnah” is authored by Liaqat Ali khan .
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Q29 of 40
“Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose” is book written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Joe Biden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose” is book written by Joe Biden .
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Q30 of 40
Which Mughal King ordered to translate famous Hindu books “Ramyana and Mahabharta” in Persian language?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jalal uddin Akbar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jalal uddin Akbar is the correct answer to “Which Mughal King ordered to translate famous Hindu books “Ramyana and Mahabharta” in Persian language”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
The novel ” Sowrd of Tipu Sultan ” was written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bhagwan S. Gidwani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The novel ” Sowrd of Tipu Sultan ” was written by Bhagwan S. Gidwani .
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Q32 of 40
who is the author of ” Nineteen Eighty-four ”?
Correct Answer: Option C — George Orwell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
George Orwell is the correct answer to “who is the author of ” Nineteen Eighty-four ””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Who is the author of “Raqqat-e-Alamgiri”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Aurangzeb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aurangzeb is the correct answer to “Who is the author of “Raqqat-e-Alamgiri””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
Who is the author of Khulasat-ul-Tawarikh?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sujan Raj Khatri
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sujan Raj Khatri is the correct answer to “Who is the author of Khulasat-ul-Tawarikh”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
Renaissance of sciences was written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Al Ghazali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Renaissance of sciences was written by Al Ghazali .
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Q36 of 40
Vande Mataram written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is in the_________ Novel?
Correct Answer: Option B — Anandamath
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vande Mataram written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is in the Anandamath Novel.
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Q37 of 40
A book titled “A Promised Land” authored by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Barack Obama
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A book titled “A Promised Land” authored by Barack Obama .
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Q38 of 40
Who is the author of the book Principia Mathematica?
Correct Answer: Option A — Issac Newton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Issac Newton is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the book Principia Mathematica”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
Who is the author of “Harry Potter” series of Books for children?
Correct Answer: Option D — J.K. Rowling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
J.K. Rowling is the correct answer to “Who is the author of “Harry Potter” series of Books for children”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Author of ‘With the Quaid-i-Azam During His Last Days’ is__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Col. Elahi Bakash
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Author of ‘With the Quaid-i-Azam During His Last Days’ is Col. Elahi Bakash .
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