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    An author sums up the human condition as, "Human life is everywhere a state, in which much is to be endured and little to be enjoyed". Who said this and where?
    Solution
    Rasselas, regarded as Dr.Johnson's most creative work, presents the story of the journey of Rasselas and his companions in search of "the choice of life." Its charm lies not in its plot, but rather in its wise and humane look at man's constant search for happiness. 
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    In which language Mahatma Gandhi had written his biography?
    Solution
    'The Story of my Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of Gandhi in which he tells about his life; right from his early life in Porbandar all the way to his youth in England and how he stuck to the power of truth all those years. The book was originally written in Gujarati and was translated by a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Mr Mahadev Desai. This book is, however, not just the plain account of his life and it is more like a window that lets the reader see through the life of a legend; whilst understanding the driving force that led an ordinary man named M. K. Gandhi to go on and become an inspiring soul, a Mahatma.
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    William Dalrymple (historian) wrote which of the following book?
    $$1.$$ White Mughals $$2.$$ The Last Mughal.
    Solution
    William Dalrymple is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and of the Royal Asiatic Society and is the founder and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival. His book The Last Mughal showcases the fall of the Mughal Empire and the beginning of the British Raj in India. White Mughals is a romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that crossed and transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time.
  • Question 4
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    Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
    List I
    (Author)    		List II
    (Work)
    A. Somadeva$$1.$$ Malavikagnimitra
    B. Kalidasa$$2.$$ Kathasaritsagara
    C. Bhasa$$3.$$ Chaurapanchasika
    D. Bilhana$$4.$$ Svapnavasavadatta
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    Which one of the following is the central theme of 'The Communist Manifesto' written by Marx and Engels?
    Solution
    Marx and Engels's revolutionary summons to the working classes, The Communist Manifesto is one of the most important political theories ever formulated. After four years of collaboration, they produced an incisive account of their idea of Communism, in which they envisage a society without classes, private property or a state, arguing that the exploitation of industrial workers will eventually lead to a revolution in which Capitalism is overthrown.
  • Question 6
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    Who is the author of the book 'Namsake'?
    Solution
    In 'The Namesake', Lahiri enriches the themes that made her collection an international bestseller: the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, the conflicts of assimilation, and, most poignantly, the tangled ties between generations.  Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her debut, Interpreter of Maladies.
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    Who is the author of the book 'India : A Million Mutinies Now'?
    Solution
    The book 'India : A Million Mutinies Now' by VS Naipaul provides a look at the ways different individuals have been affected by the numerous frictions present in Indian society, the contradictions and compromises of religious faith, and more. VS Naipaul is a writer of Indian descent known for his pessimistic novels set in developing countries. Naipaul won the Nobel prize for Literature in 2001.
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    Who is the author of the book 'The Rights of Man'?
    Solution
    The Rights of Man, one of Paine's greatest and most widely read works, considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism, defends the early events of the French Revolution, supports social security for workers, public employment for those in need of work, abolition of laws limiting wages, and other social reforms.
  • Question 9
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    Which of the following author and his book is incorrectly matched?
    $$1.$$ Kalhana : Rajtarangini
    $$2.$$ Pliny : Natural History
    $$3.$$ Kautilya : Arthashastra
    $$4.$$ Dandin : Avanti Sundari
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    Who is author of 'One Night @ the Call Centre'?
    Solution
    Chetan Bhagat’s 'One Night @ the Call Centre' is a romantic comedy about the inside world of an international call centre, where cultural cross-wires come together with perfect pathos, hilarity, and spice. Chetan Bhagat is a famous Indian author, columnist, and speaker.
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