Books & Authors — Part 4: 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
Which is the First Book of Allama Iqbal?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ilm ul Iqtisad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ilm ul Iqtisad is the correct answer to “Which is the First Book of Allama Iqbal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 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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Q3 of 40
Who is the author of the book ” Tools and Weapons:The Promise and The Peril of the Digital Age”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Brad Smith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brad Smith is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the book ” Tools and Weapons:The Promise and The Peril of the Digital Age””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
Child Labour is the main theme in most of the novels of____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Maxim Gorky
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Child Labour is the main theme in most of the novels of Maxim Gorky .
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Q5 of 40
“Sense and Sensibility” was written by:____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jane Austen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Sense and Sensibility” was written by: Jane Austen .
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Q6 of 40
The Book “Higher than Hopes” is a biography of __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nelson Mandela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book “Higher than Hopes” is a biography of Nelson Mandela .
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Q7 of 40
The Book “Long Walk to Freedom” is written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nelson Mandela
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book “Long Walk to Freedom” is written by Nelson Mandela .
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Q8 of 40
Author of the book “The Making of Modern Sindh” is____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hamida Khuhro
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Author of the book “The Making of Modern Sindh” is Hamida Khuhro .
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Q9 of 40
The “Emergence of Pakistan” book is written by______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ch Muhammad Ali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The “Emergence of Pakistan” book is written by Ch Muhammad Ali .
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Q10 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
“Mein Kampf “or My fight is a book written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Adolf Hitler
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Mein Kampf “or My fight is a book written by Adolf Hitler .
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Q12 of 40
“Myth of Independence” written by____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Myth of Independence” written by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto .
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Q13 of 40
Stanley Wolpert wrote the books on______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — A and C both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stanley Wolpert wrote the books on A and C both .
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Q14 of 40
Which Japanese King wrote a book with his own blood?
Correct Answer: Option B — Emperor Sutoku
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emperor Sutoku is the correct answer to “Which Japanese King wrote a book with his own blood”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
The author of novel “The Bluest Eye” is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Toni Morrison
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The author of novel “The Bluest Eye” is Toni Morrison .
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Q16 of 40
Who is the author of the book “Pakistan: Beyond The Crisis State”?
Correct Answer: Option D — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Who is the auther of book “The Shadow Of The Crescent Moon”?
Correct Answer: Option D — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
Who is the author of the book “Kashmir-A Disputed Legacy”?
Correct Answer: Option A — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
“Pakistan: A Modern History” is written by___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ian Talbot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Pakistan: A Modern History” is written by Ian Talbot .
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Q21 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
The epic Peom “Shahnama” was written by________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Firdausi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The epic Peom “Shahnama” was written by Firdausi .
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Q23 of 40
The Book “Higher Than Hope: The Biography Of Nelson Mandela” is written by?
Correct Answer: Option A — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
“Al-Farooq” and “AL-Ghazali” are written by?
Correct Answer: Option A — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 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 4 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 “Brief Answers to the Big Questions”?
Correct Answer: Option B — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Novel “War and Peace” was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Leo Tolstoy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Novel “War and Peace” was written by Leo Tolstoy .
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Q28 of 40
The Author of book “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” is_____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mohsin Hamid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Author of book “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” is Mohsin Hamid .
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Q29 of 40
Who Wrote the Book named “The Blind Man’s Garden”?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nadeem Aslam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nadeem Aslam is the correct answer to “Who Wrote the Book named “The Blind Man’s Garden””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
Who was the First Poet of the Urdu language?
Correct Answer: Option C — Amir Khusrow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amir Khusrow is the correct answer to “Who was the First Poet of the Urdu language”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
“Amir Krore” was the first poet of?
Correct Answer: Option C — 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 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 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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Q33 of 40
The Way of the World is written by ___________.
Correct Answer: Option C — William Congreve
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Way of the World is written by William Congreve .
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Q34 of 40
Sheikh Saadi (RA) was a famous poet of ____________ language.
Correct Answer: Option C — Persian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheikh Saadi (RA) was a famous poet of Persian language.
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Q35 of 40
Which poet is called Romi of Kashmir?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mian Mohammad Bakhsh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mian Mohammad Bakhsh is the correct answer to “Which poet is called Romi of Kashmir”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Kalidas was a famous poet of ________ language.
Correct Answer: Option B — Sanskrit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kalidas was a famous poet of Sanskrit language.
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Q37 of 40
________________ book is written on the life of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Correct Answer: Option B — Hayat-e-jawaid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hayat-e-jawaid book is written on the life of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
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Q38 of 40
world book day is celebrated on____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 23 Apr
Detailed Academic Explanation:
world book day is celebrated on 23 Apr .
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Q39 of 40
“Decision Point” Book is written by____________.
Correct Answer: Option D — George W Bush
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Decision Point” Book is written by George W Bush .
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Q40 of 40
Keemiya-e Saadat was written by________________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Abu Ḥamid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Keemiya-e Saadat was written by Abu Ḥamid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazali .
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