Books & Authors — Part 5: 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
Who is the author of the famous book, “The Spirit of Islam”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Syed Ameer Ali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syed Ameer Ali is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the famous book, “The Spirit of Islam””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
John Austin presented his “Theory of sovereignty” in his book “The Province of Jurisprudence Determined” which was published in______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1832
Detailed Academic Explanation:
John Austin presented his “Theory of sovereignty” in his book “The Province of Jurisprudence Determined” which was published in 1832 .
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Q3 of 40
John Stuart Mill wrote a famous book ” on liberty” in____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1859
Detailed Academic Explanation:
John Stuart Mill wrote a famous book ” on liberty” in 1859 .
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Q4 of 40
“Spirit of Islam” book was written by?
Correct Answer: Option D — Syed Ameer Ali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syed Ameer Ali is the correct answer to ““Spirit of Islam” book was written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
Who is the National Poet of Afghanistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Khushal khan khattak
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khushal khan khattak is the correct answer to “Who is the National Poet of Afghanistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Who is the author of diplomacy?
Correct Answer: Option A — Henry Kissinger
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Henry Kissinger is the correct answer to “Who is the author of diplomacy”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
The author of the Novel “Godfather” is______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mario Puzo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The author of the Novel “Godfather” is Mario Puzo .
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Q8 of 40
“Fire and Fury” Inside the Trump White House is written by
Correct Answer: Option C — Michael Wolff
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Michael Wolff is the correct answer to ““Fire and Fury” Inside the Trump White House is written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
‘History of Wolves’ book was written by:
Correct Answer: Option B — Emily Fridlund
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emily Fridlund is the correct answer to “‘History of Wolves’ book was written by:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
The Famous book “Gulliver’s Travel” was written by_____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jonathan Swift
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Famous book “Gulliver’s Travel” was written by Jonathan Swift .
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Q11 of 40
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is written by_____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Oscar Wilde
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is written by Oscar Wilde .
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Q12 of 40
“Shah-jo-Risalo” a famous book of Shah Abdul Latif was first published in which city?
Correct Answer: Option C — Leipzig
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leipzig is the correct answer to ““Shah-jo-Risalo” a famous book of Shah Abdul Latif was first published in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Who among the following was a poet of the Italian Renaissance?
Correct Answer: Option A — A Dante
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A Dante is the correct answer to “Who among the following was a poet of the Italian Renaissance”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
The famous book; Al – Qanun was written by the Muslim scientist?
Correct Answer: Option A — Abu Ali Sina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Abu Ali Sina is the correct answer to “The famous book; Al – Qanun was written by the Muslim scientist”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
State of Denial book is written by _____________.
Correct Answer: Option A — Bob Woodward
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State of Denial book is written by Bob Woodward .
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Q16 of 40
Amir Krore was the first poet of?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pushto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pushto is the correct answer to “Amir Krore was the first poet of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Who Wrote the Book named The Blind Mans Garden?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nadeem Aslam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nadeem Aslam is the correct answer to “Who Wrote the Book named The Blind Mans Garden”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
The Author of book The Reluctant Fundamentalist is_____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mohsin Hamid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Author of book The Reluctant Fundamentalist is Mohsin Hamid .
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Q19 of 40
Novel War and Peace was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Leo Tolstoy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Novel War and Peace was written by Leo Tolstoy .
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Q20 of 40
Who is the Author of The Myth of independence?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is the correct answer to “Who is the Author of The Myth of independence”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
Who is the Author of the Book Brief Answers to the Big Questions?
Correct Answer: Option A — Stephen Hawking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stephen Hawking is the correct answer to “Who is the Author of the Book Brief Answers to the Big Questions”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
Al-Farooq and AL-Ghazali are written by?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shibli Nomani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shibli Nomani is the correct answer to “Al-Farooq and AL-Ghazali are written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
The Book Higher Than Hope: The Biography Of Nelson Mandela is written by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Fatima Meer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fatima Meer is the correct answer to “The Book Higher Than Hope: The Biography Of Nelson Mandela is written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
The epic Peom Shahnama was written by________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Firdausi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The epic Peom Shahnama was written by Firdausi .
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Q25 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 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
Who is the author of the book Kashmir-A Disputed Legacy?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alistair Lamb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alistair Lamb is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the book Kashmir-A Disputed Legacy”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Pakistan: A Modern History is written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ian Talbot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan: A Modern History is written by Ian Talbot .
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Q28 of 40
Who is the auther of book The Shadow Of The Crescent Moon?
Correct Answer: Option A — Fatima Bhuto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fatima Bhuto is the correct answer to “Who is the auther of book The Shadow Of The Crescent Moon”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
Who is the author of the book Pakistan: Beyond The Crisis State?
Correct Answer: Option C — Maleeha Lodhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maleeha Lodhi is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the book Pakistan: Beyond The Crisis State”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
Who is the Author of book Governing The Ungovernable?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dr Ishrat Hussain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr Ishrat Hussain is the correct answer to “Who is the Author of book Governing The Ungovernable”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
The author of novel The Bluest Eye is__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Toni Morrison
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The author of novel The Bluest Eye is Toni Morrison .
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Q32 of 40
Which of the following is the author of the book We Are Displaced?
Correct Answer: Option B — Malala Yosufzai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malala Yosufzai is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the author of the book We Are Displaced”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Myth of Independence written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Myth of Independence written by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto .
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Q34 of 40
Mein Kampf or My fight is a book written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Adolf Hitler
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mein Kampf or My fight is a book written by Adolf Hitler .
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Q35 of 40
Name the Famous Poet of Pakistan who was given title Khuda e sukhan or God of poetry?
Correct Answer: Option B — Meer Taqi Meer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Meer Taqi Meer is the correct answer to “Name the Famous Poet of Pakistan who was given title Khuda e sukhan or God of poetry”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Sense and Sensibility was written by:____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jane Austen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sense and Sensibility was written by: Jane Austen .
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Q37 of 40
The Book Higher than Hopes is a biography of __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — A.Nelson Mandela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book Higher than Hopes is a biography of A.Nelson Mandela .
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Q38 of 40
The Book Long Walk to Freedom is written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nelson Mandela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book Long Walk to Freedom is written by Nelson Mandela .
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Q39 of 40
The Book Bang-i-Dara was written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Allama Iqbal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book Bang-i-Dara was written by Allama Iqbal .
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Q40 of 40
Nizar-Qabbani is the National poet of__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Syria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nizar-Qabbani is the National poet of Syria .
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