Class 8 GK: Famous Indian Authors and Books

This worksheet helps students identify renowned Indian authors and their widely recognized literary works, enhancing their general knowledge about Indian literature.

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Q1. Who wrote the famous novel 'The Guide'?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- R.K. Narayan
- Mulk Raj Anand
- Vikram Seth
Q2. Which of these books was written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?
- Discovery of India
- Wings of Fire
- Godan
- The Room on the Roof
Q3. Identify the author of 'Discovery of India'.
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- B.R. Ambedkar
Q4. Which Indian author is known for creating the fictional town of Malgudi?
- Salman Rushdie
- Amitav Ghosh
- R.K. Narayan
- Chetan Bhagat
Q5. 'Gitanjali' is a collection of poems written by which Nobel Laureate?
- Sarojini Naidu
- Kamala Das
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan

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