Books & Authors — Part 3: 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
Author of ‘In the line of fire’ is____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pervaiz Musharaf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Author of ‘In the line of fire’ is Pervaiz Musharaf .
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Q2 of 40
“Lost Islamic History” written by_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Firas AL khateeb
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“Lost Islamic History” written by Firas AL khateeb .
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Q3 of 40
The book “21 Lessons of 21st Century” is written by:_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yuval Noah Harari
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “21 Lessons of 21st Century” is written by: Yuval Noah Harari .
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Q4 of 40
“Empire of Lies,” a new novel that imagines a world where one man is able to go back in time to alter history and allow the Ottoman Empire to conquer Europe is authored by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Raymond Khoury
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Empire of Lies,” a new novel that imagines a world where one man is able to go back in time to alter history and allow the Ottoman Empire to conquer Europe is authored by Raymond Khoury .
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Q5 of 40
“Guillver’s Travels” was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jonathan swift
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“Guillver’s Travels” was written by Jonathan swift .
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Q6 of 40
Who was the author of ‘My Indian Years’?
Correct Answer: Option D — Lord Harding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lord Harding is the correct answer to “Who was the author of ‘My Indian Years’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
Famous novel ” Train to Pakistan” written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Khushwant Singh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Famous novel ” Train to Pakistan” written by Khushwant Singh .
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Q8 of 40
The Book ” A farewell to Arms ” was written by_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ernest Hemingway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book ” A farewell to Arms ” was written by Ernest Hemingway .
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Q9 of 40
Paradise Lost was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — John Milton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Paradise Lost was written by John Milton .
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Q10 of 40
The Biography Of Holy Prophet (SAW) entitled “Sirat Rasul Ullah” was written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ibn Ishaq
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Biography Of Holy Prophet (SAW) entitled “Sirat Rasul Ullah” was written by Ibn Ishaq .
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Q11 of 40
The book Firdus-ul-Hikmat was written on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Medicine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book Firdus-ul-Hikmat was written on Medicine .
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Q12 of 40
According Researchers from South China Agricultural University, Which animal has been identified as potential link for novel Coronavirus spread?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pangolins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pangolins is the correct answer to “According Researchers from South China Agricultural University, Which animal has been identified as potential link for novel Coronavirus spread”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Of the following who is the most translated author of the World?
Correct Answer: Option B — Agatha Cristie
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Agatha Cristie is the correct answer to “Of the following who is the most translated author of the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Who is the author of ‘The Old Man and the Sea’?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ernest Hemingway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ernest Hemingway is the correct answer to “Who is the author of ‘The Old Man and the Sea’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
‘Leaves of Grass’ was written by ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Walt Whitman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘Leaves of Grass’ was written by Walt Whitman .
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Q16 of 40
The “Kitab-fi-Tahqiq” was written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Al-beruni
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The “Kitab-fi-Tahqiq” was written by Al-beruni .
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Q17 of 40
The Novel ” Great Expectations ” was written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Charles Dickens
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Novel ” Great Expectations ” was written by Charles Dickens .
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Q18 of 40
The Novel ” Madame Bovary ” was written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gustave Flaubert
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Novel ” Madame Bovary ” was written by Gustave Flaubert .
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Q19 of 40
” The World Until Yesterday” book is written by _______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jared Mason Diamond
Detailed Academic Explanation:
” The World Until Yesterday” book is written by Jared Mason Diamond .
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Q20 of 40
“Guns, Germs, and Steel book” is written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Jared Mason Diamond
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Guns, Germs, and Steel book” is written by Jared Mason Diamond .
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Q21 of 40
The book “Shanama-e-Islam” is written by_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hafeez Jallundri
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “Shanama-e-Islam” is written by Hafeez Jallundri .
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Q22 of 40
Who is the Author Of the Book “The Frontier Tragedy”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Allah Bux Yousufi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Allah Bux Yousufi is the correct answer to “Who is the Author Of the Book “The Frontier Tragedy””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Who wrote the book ” A Nation is Born”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Syed Mahmud Hassan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Syed Mahmud Hassan is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book ” A Nation is Born””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
“Divine Comedy” was written by:__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dante Alighieri
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Divine Comedy” was written by: Dante Alighieri .
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Q25 of 40
India Wins Freedom book is written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India Wins Freedom book is written by Moulana Abul Kalam Azad .
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Q26 of 40
The book Gabriel’s wing is written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Allama Iqbal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book Gabriel’s wing is written by Allama Iqbal .
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Q27 of 40
Who is the author of ” Business Speed of Thought”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bill Gates
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bill Gates is the correct answer to “Who is the author of ” Business Speed of Thought””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Who wrote the book “An inquiry into the Nature”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Adam Smith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adam Smith is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book “An inquiry into the Nature””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
‘The Economy of Modern Sindh’ book is written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dr Ishrat Hussain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘The Economy of Modern Sindh’ book is written by Dr Ishrat Hussain .
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Q30 of 40
‘The Heros of Sindh’ & ‘Struggle for New Sindh’ are written by_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — GM Syed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘The Heros of Sindh’ & ‘Struggle for New Sindh’ are written by GM Syed .
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Q31 of 40
‘A Nation in chains’ book is written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — GM Syed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘A Nation in chains’ book is written by GM Syed .
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Q32 of 40
“Rood e Kausar” is written by ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Shaikh Mohammad Ikram
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Rood e Kausar” is written by Shaikh Mohammad Ikram .
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Q33 of 40
Who is considered the first poet of Pashto Language?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ameer Kror
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ameer Kror is the correct answer to “Who is considered the first poet of Pashto Language”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
The book ” Pakistan: the Formative Phase” was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Khalid Bin Saeed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book ” Pakistan: the Formative Phase” was written by Khalid Bin Saeed .
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Q35 of 40
The book ” The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah the Muslim and Demand for Pakistan” was written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ayesha Jalal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book ” The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah the Muslim and Demand for Pakistan” was written by Ayesha Jalal .
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Q36 of 40
The books “The Murder of History”, “The Pakistani Historian” and “Britain and Muslim India were written by________?
Correct Answer: Option D — K.K Aziz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The books “The Murder of History”, “The Pakistani Historian” and “Britain and Muslim India were written by K.K Aziz .
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Q37 of 40
Name the author of ‘Kapas ka Phool’?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi is the correct answer to “Name the author of ‘Kapas ka Phool’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
Book named “The Voice of Human Justice ” is biography of___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Ali (R.A)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book named “The Voice of Human Justice ” is biography of Hazrat Ali (R.A) .
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Q39 of 40
Who is Author of book ” The Voice of Human Justice “?
Correct Answer: Option A — George Jordac
Detailed Academic Explanation:
George Jordac is the correct answer to “Who is Author of book ” The Voice of Human Justice “”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
“Nizar-Qabbani” is the National poet of__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Syria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Nizar-Qabbani” is the National poet of Syria .
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