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Books and Authors is a frequently-tested topic on General Awareness, General Knowledge, General Knowledge and General Awareness. ExamTest.live currently lists 53 Books and Authors questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

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All Books And Authors Questions(1–53 of 53)

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Q1mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Who among the following has written the novel 'Right Under Your Nose'?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Which of the following novels is written by the Indian author Kiran Desai?
Q3hardmcqHindi LiteratureCompetitive Exam2026
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Who is the author/writer of the famous short story 'एक मुलाकात' (Ek Mulaqat)?
Q4mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Who wrote the book 'Sadgati', on which a film was made?
Q5hardmcqHindi LiteratureCompetitive Exam2026
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Who is the author of the famous novel 'त्यागपत्र' (Tyagpatra)?
Q6mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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The novel 'The White Tiger' was written by:
Q7mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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The novel 'Raavan - Enemy of Aryavarta' is written by whom among the following writers?
Q8mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
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Famous book 'The Return of the Native' is written by whom, as listed in image_66ceff.jpg?
Q9mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Question Paper (09-Feb-2022) (Shift-1)2026
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Who among the following is the author of 'India grows at night'?
Q10easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Which of the following books is NOT authored by Amitav Ghosh?
Q11mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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'Bad Man' is the autobiography of which Indian actor?
Q12mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Guide'?
Q13mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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Who is the author of the book 'A Life Misspent'?
Q14mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeMock Test2026
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"This Is Not Your Story", a novel about following dreams, love, and self-discovery, is written by which of the following authors?
Q15mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Paper2026
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Which of the following political leaders wrote "Prison Diary", a work reflecting on the period of the Emergency in India?
Q16mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Who wrote the book ‘War and Peace’?
Q17mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is the autobiography of Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of free India?
Q18mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
‘Unladylike’ is a memoir by ________.
Q19mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
The book A suitable Boy was authored by _______________ in 1993.
Q20mediummcqArt and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
‘Sevasadan’, ‘Karmabhoomi’ and ‘Gaban’ are some of the masterpieces of which Hindi writer?
Q21easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Previous Year Paper2026
Whom among the following cricketers has co-written the book named '281 and beyond'?
Q22easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Previous Year Paper2026
'2 States' is a novel written by whom among the following authors?
Q23mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following wrote the book "Gita Rahasya"?
Q24mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the book “Gulamgiri”, a foundational work of resistance literature in India?
Q25mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
The Arthashastra is attributed to __________.
Q26mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Identify the poet who wrote the acclaimed poetry collection “The Forest I Know”.
Q27mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exams2026
'An Unsuitable Boy' is the autobiography of which Indian personality?
Q28mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
'Waiting for a Visa' is an autobiography of which of the following Indian leaders?
Q29mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePractice Paper2026
“Prosody of Borderline” is a notable work of poetry. Who is the author of this book ?
Q30mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Why I Am An Atheist is the autobiography of which Indian freedom fighter?
Q31mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeIndian Competitive Exams2026
The book “In my mother’s house” is written by _______
Q32mediummcqGeneral StudiesPractice Test2026
"The Chapter Black", a narrative that deeply depicts the life after an acid attack, was authored by:
Q33mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the novel 'A Burning'?
Q34mediummcqHindi LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the famous short story 'Chief Ki Dawat' (चीफ़ की दावत)?
Q35mediummcqGeneral AwarenessD.ZU-242026
Who is the author of the book "Tughluq Nama"?
Q36mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
The book 'Discovery of India' is written by whom?
Q37easymcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
Who is the author of the book “Tughluq Nama”?
Q38mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
'Cricket Crusader' is the autobiography of ______.
Q39easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Who among the following is the author of the book 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'?
Q40mediummcqGeneral AwarenessUP Police Constable2026
Who is the author of the book titled 'Rebooting India: Realizing a Billion Aspirations'?
Q41mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
Who among the following authored the book 'Unbreakable'?
Q42mediummcqGeneral AwarenessGovernment Exams2026
Who is the author of the book 'Of Gifted Voice: The Life and Art of M.S. Subbulakshmi'?
Q43mediummcqArt and CultureSSC CGL2026
Who among the following wrote the book 'Matoshree', which is based on the life of the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar?
Q44mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
Whose autobiography is titled ‘A Life Apart’?
Q45mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Which actor’s autobiography is titled ‘Bad Man’?
Q46mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Guide’?
Q47mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Peacock Garden'?
Q48mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
'Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story' was authored by whom among the following personalities in addition to Peter Petre ?
Q49mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
'India Wins Freedom' is the autobiography of whom?
Q50mediummcqHistoryIndian Polity & History Quiz2026
'Letters from a Father to his Daughter' was authored by whom among the following freedom fighters?
Q51mediummcqArt and CultureIndian Polity & History Quiz2026
Who among the following is the author of the novel 'Ret Samadhi'?
Q52mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exams2026
Who among the following wrote the book 'Long Walk to Freedom'?
Q53mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exams2026
'Sacred Games' is a novel written by which of the following writers?

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