General Knowledge
Who is the author of “Crime and Punishment”?
Fyodor Dostoevsky is the author of “Crime and Punishment”. Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the Russian literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume.... readmore
Who is the writer of “Conquest of Happiness”?
Bertrand Russel is the writer of “Conquest of Happiness”. Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Philosophers and religious thinkers often define happiness in terms of living a good life or flourishing rather than... readmore
Which of the following is a biography of Lady Mountbatten?
Edwina Mountbatten—–A lie of her own is a biography of Lady Mountbatten. Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma was an English heiress, socialite, relief-worker, wife of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and last Vicereine of India. Read More →
Who is the writer of “Life Divine”?
Sri Aurobindo is the write of “Life Divine”. The Collected Works of Sri Aurobindo were published by the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1972, on occasion of Sri Aurobindo’s centenary. The compilation fills 30 volumes or close to 16,000 pages. In addition to his philosophical magnum opus, The... readmore
Which of the following books was written by Graham Greene?
The power and Glory book was written by Graham Greene. Henry Graham Greene, OM, CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English author, playwright and literary critic. His works explore the ambivalent moral and political issues of the modern world. Greene was notable for his ability to combine serious... readmore
Who wrote “That government is the best which governs best”?
Herbert Spencer wrote “That government is the best which governs best”. Herbert Spencer (27 April 1820 – 8 December 1903) was an English philosopher, biologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era. Spencer developed an all-embracing conception... readmore
Who said “Man is a political animal”?
Aristotle said “Man is a political animal”. Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His writings cover many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, linguistics, politics, government,... readmore
Who is the writer of “Zulfi, My Friend”?
Peloo Modi is the writer of “Zulfi, My Friend”. A book on Zulfikar Ali Shahnawaz Bhutto is apt to be controversial. Apart from being the President of Pakistan, Bhutto has been one of the most unpredictable politicians in the Indian sub0continent. Volatile, aggressive and cursed with a sharp... readmore
Who wrote the book “A prisoner’s Scrapbook”?
L.K. Advani wrote the book “A prisoner’s Scrapbook”. Lal Kishenchand Advani known as Lal Krishna Advani is an Indian politician. A former president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is currently the major opposition party in the Indian Parliament, he served as the Deputy Prime Minister... readmore
Who has written “Mankind and Mother Earth”?
Arnold Tonybee has written the famous book “Mankind and Mother Earth”. Arnold J. Toynbee presents history the way it should be presented: Without bias and without overly rating the importance of some civilizations over others. Unlike previous authors, who treated western civilization as being... readmore
