General Knowledge - Books and Authors

Exercise : Books and Authors - Section 1
  • Books and Authors - Section 1
26.
Who directed the film 'Sardar'?
Das Gupta
Shyam Benegal
Tapan Sinha
Ketan Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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27.
Who said "God helps those who help themselves"?
Andre Maurois
Andre Gide
Algernon Sidney
Swami Vivekananda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a popular motto which emphasizes the importance of self-initiative.

The phrase originated in ancient Greece, occurring as the moral to one of Aesop's Fables, and later in the great tragedy authors of ancient Greek drama. It has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, however the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.

It is mistaken by many to be a Bible quote, however the phrase does not occur in the Bible. Some Christians have criticized it as actually against the Bible's basic message of God's grace.

28.
The film 'Salaam Bombay' was directed by
Shyam Benegal
Mira Nair
Aparna Sen
Mrinal Sen
Answer: Option
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29.
'Alice in Wonderland' the famous TV serial is based on a book written by
Father Discoste
Thomas Hardy
Charles Dickens
Lewis Caroll
Answer: Option
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30.
The owner of Star TV is
Rupert Murdoch
Tata Group
Richard Attenborough
George Lucas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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