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Unveiling the Stories of Indian Luminaries: A Quiz on Autobiographies and Biographies

Description: Welcome to the quiz on Indian Autobiographies and Biographies! This quiz will test your knowledge of the lives and works of some of India's most influential figures. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the stories of these luminaries?
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Which Indian leader's autobiography is titled "My Experiments with Truth"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, "My Experiments with Truth", is a detailed account of his life and his journey towards becoming a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement.

Who wrote the autobiography "Wings of Fire"?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Rabindranath Tagore

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's autobiography, "Wings of Fire", is an inspiring account of his life and his journey from a small town in Tamil Nadu to becoming the President of India.

Which Indian writer's autobiography is titled "The Story of My Life"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's autobiography, "The Story of My Life", is a reflective and introspective account of his life and his journey as a poet, writer, and philosopher.

Who wrote the biography "The Life of Mahatma Gandhi"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Louis Fischer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Louis Fischer's biography, "The Life of Mahatma Gandhi", is a comprehensive and well-researched account of Mahatma Gandhi's life and his role in the Indian independence movement.

Which Indian leader's autobiography is titled "An Autobiography"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography, "An Autobiography", is a detailed account of his life and his journey from a young boy to becoming the first Prime Minister of India.

Who wrote the biography "The Man Who Knew Infinity"?

  1. Robert Kanigel

  2. Paul Erdős

  3. Srinivasa Ramanujan

  4. G.H. Hardy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Kanigel's biography, "The Man Who Knew Infinity", is a fascinating account of the life and work of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Which Indian writer's autobiography is titled "My Days"?

  1. R.K. Narayan

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Narayan's autobiography, "My Days", is a charming and insightful account of his life and his journey as a writer.

Who wrote the biography "The Life of Swami Vivekananda"?

  1. Romain Rolland

  2. Sister Nivedita

  3. Swami Vivekananda himself

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romain Rolland's biography, "The Life of Swami Vivekananda", is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

Which Indian leader's autobiography is titled "In the Shadow of the Mahatma"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's autobiography, "In the Shadow of the Mahatma", is a detailed account of his life and his role in the Indian independence movement.

Who wrote the biography "The Great Indian Novel"?

  1. Shashi Tharoor

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Arundhati Roy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shashi Tharoor's biography, "The Great Indian Novel", is a satirical and humorous account of the history of India through the lens of literature.

Which Indian writer's autobiography is titled "The World of Apu"?

  1. Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay's autobiography, "The World of Apu", is a moving and evocative account of his childhood and adolescence in rural Bengal.

Who wrote the biography "The Life of J.R.D. Tata"?

  1. R.M. Lala

  2. J.R.D. Tata himself

  3. N.R. Narayana Murthy

  4. Azim Premji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.M. Lala's biography, "The Life of J.R.D. Tata", is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and achievements of J.R.D. Tata, the founder of the Tata Group.

Which Indian leader's autobiography is titled "Freedom at Midnight"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's biography, "Freedom at Midnight", is a detailed and dramatic account of the final days of British rule in India and the birth of independent India.

Who wrote the biography "The Life of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam"?

  1. Arun Tiwari

  2. Y.S. Rajan

  3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam himself

  4. Kalam's close associates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arun Tiwari's biography, "The Life of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam", is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and achievements of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India.

Which Indian writer's autobiography is titled "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian"?

  1. Nirad C. Chaudhuri

  2. R.K. Narayan

  3. Munshi Premchand

  4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirad C. Chaudhuri's autobiography, "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian", is a thought-provoking and introspective account of his life and his experiences as an Indian living in the 20th century.

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