What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize? [#2489]
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Q1. What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize?
Q1. What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize?
(A) Kiran Desai
(A) Kiran Desai
(A) Kiran Desai
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(B) Jhumpa Lahiri
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(C) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
(D) Arundhati Roy
(D) Arundhati Roy
(D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: (D) Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.
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Q1. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
Q1. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
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Q2. Who is the author of the book ‘You Are Unique’?
Q2. Who is the author of the book ‘You Are Unique’?
(A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(B) Dr. Kiran Bedi
(B) Dr. Kiran Bedi
(B) Dr. Kiran Bedi
(C) Dr. Shiv Khera
(C) Dr. Shiv Khera
(C) Dr. Shiv Khera
(D) Dr. Radhakrishnan
(D) Dr. Radhakrishnan
(D) Dr. Radhakrishnan
Answer: (A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer: (A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer: (A) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is the author of the book 'You Are Unique: Scale New Heights By Thoughts And Actions', a self-help book that focuses on personal growth and development.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is the author of the book 'You Are Unique: Scale New Heights By Thoughts And Actions', a self-help book that focuses on personal growth and development.
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Q3. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
Q3. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
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Q4. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Lokapriya"?
Q4. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Lokapriya"?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Rudra Baruah
(B) Rudra Baruah
(B) Rudra Baruah
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(D) Indira Goswami
(D) Indira Goswami
(D) Indira Goswami
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
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Q5. Who used the sobriquet / nickname "Tyagbir" in Assamese literature?
Q5. Who used the sobriquet / nickname "Tyagbir" in Assamese literature?
(A) Hem Barua
(A) Hem Barua
(A) Hem Barua
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
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Q6. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Singhapurush"?`
Q6. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Singhapurush"?`
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Satyanath Bora
(B) Satyanath Bora
(B) Satyanath Bora
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
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Q7. The study in folk culture "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti" was written by which author in 1964, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q7. The study in folk culture "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti" was written by which author in 1964, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(D) Nalinibala Devi
(D) Nalinibala Devi
(D) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: (B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: (B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".
Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".
Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".
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Q8. Which economist is the author of the book "An Enquiry into the Nature and Cause of the Wealth of Nations"?
Q8. Which economist is the author of the book "An Enquiry into the Nature and Cause of the Wealth of Nations"?
(A) John Maynard Keynes
(A) John Maynard Keynes
(A) John Maynard Keynes
(B) Alfred Marshall
(B) Alfred Marshall
(B) Alfred Marshall
(C) David Ricardo
(C) David Ricardo
(C) David Ricardo
(D) Adam Smith
(D) Adam Smith
(D) Adam Smith
Answer: (D) Adam Smith
Answer: (D) Adam Smith
Answer: (D) Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Adam Smith (5 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Smith Adam Smith (5 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Smith Adam Smith (5 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Q9. Who is the author of the book "An Essay on the nature and Significance of Economic Science"?
Q9. Who is the author of the book "An Essay on the nature and Significance of Economic Science"?
(A) Adam Smith
(A) Adam Smith
(A) Adam Smith
(B) David Ricardo
(B) David Ricardo
(B) David Ricardo
(C) Alfred Marshall
(C) Alfred Marshall
(C) Alfred Marshall
(D) Lionell Robbins
(D) Lionell Robbins
(D) Lionell Robbins
Answer: (D) Lionell Robbins
Answer: (D) Lionell Robbins
Answer: (D) Lionell Robbins
Lionel Robbins is the author of An Essay on the Nature and Significance of Economic Science. The book was first published in 1932.
Lionel Robbins is the author of An Essay on the Nature and Significance of Economic Science. The book was first published in 1932.
Lionel Robbins is the author of An Essay on the Nature and Significance of Economic Science. The book was first published in 1932.
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Q10. The novel 'Deou Langkhui' in 2008 was written by which author, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q10. The novel 'Deou Langkhui' in 2008 was written by which author, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(B) Rita Choudhury
(B) Rita Choudhury
(B) Rita Choudhury
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(D) Atulananda Goswami
(D) Atulananda Goswami
(D) Atulananda Goswami
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
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