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J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, belongs to which country?

Correct answer: A

A
British
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B
Greek
C
French
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

J.K. Rowling is a British author, best known for writing the Harry Potter series. She was born in the United Kingdom, making option A the correct answer.

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"Clash of Civilizations" was written by?

Correct answer: B

A
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B
Samuel P. Huntington
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C
Arnold Toynbee
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

"The Clash of Civilizations" is a well-known theory and book written by Samuel P. Huntington, making option B the correct answer.

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Who is the author of "Hunter x Hunter"?

Correct answer: D

A
Depuy Nazir Ahmed
B
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The author of 'Hunter x Hunter' is Yoshihiro Togashi, a Japanese manga artist. None of the given options are correct, so 'None of these' is the correct choice.

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The book "Islamic Bomb" is written by: ___________?

Correct answer: B

A
Steve Weissman
B
Herbert Krosney
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C
Both are Authors
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The book "Islamic Bomb" is authored by Herbert Krosney. Steve Weissman is not known as an author of this book, so option B is correct. Option C is incorrect because both are not authors of the book.

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The famous book "Gulliver’s Travels" was written by ______?

Correct answer: A

A
Jonathan Swift
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B
Thomas Hardy
C
Charles Dickens
D
William Shakespeare
Explanation and memory cue

"Gulliver's Travels" is a famous satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. The other authors listed did not write this book.

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The author of the novel "The Godfather" is ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Pro. Muhammad Younas
B
Mario Puzo
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C
Mohsin Hamid
D
W. E. Hunter
Explanation and memory cue

Mario Puzo is the author of the novel "The Godfather," which is a famous crime novel published in 1969. The other options are not associated with this work.

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"State of Denial" book is written by ___________.

Correct answer: A

A
Bob Woodward
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B
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C
Thompson, J.W. and S.K Padover
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

"State of Denial" is a book written by Bob Woodward, a well-known American investigative journalist. The other options are not authors of this book.

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The novel "War and Peace" was written by__________?

Correct answer: B

A
Tito
B
Leo Tolstoy
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C
Shelly
D
Daunte
Explanation and memory cue

The novel "War and Peace" was written by Leo Tolstoy, a renowned Russian author. None of the other options are associated with this famous work.

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The author of the book "Pakistan: A Hard Country" is ___________?

Correct answer: A

A
Anatol Lieven
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B
Ruskin Dom
C
I H Qureshi
D
Stephan Job
Explanation and memory cue

Anatol Lieven is the author of the book "Pakistan: A Hard Country." The other options are incorrect authors for this book.

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Who is the author of the book "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"?

Correct answer: A

A
Mohsin Hamid
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B
Nazir Ahmed
C
Hafeez Ali Jan
D
Rafiq Tarar
Explanation and memory cue

Mohsin Hamid is the author of the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist," which is a well-known work of contemporary literature. The other options are not associated with this book.

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Who wrote the books "Al-Farooq" and "Al-Ghazali"?

Correct answer: B

A
Hali
B
Shibli Nomani
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C
Deputy Nazir Ahmad
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Both 'Al-Farooq' and 'Al-Ghazali' are well-known works authored by Shibli Nomani, a prominent scholar and historian. Therefore, option B is correct.

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Who is the author of the book "Brief Answers to the Big Questions"?

Correct answer: A

A
Stephen Hawking
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B
Albert Einstein
C
Isaac Newton
D
James Chadwick
Explanation and memory cue

Stephen Hawking is the author of the book "Brief Answers to the Big Questions," which addresses fundamental questions about the universe and humanity's future. The other options are notable scientists but did not write this book.

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Who is the author of "The Myth of Independence"?

Correct answer: C

A
I.H. Qureshi
B
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C
Ayesha Jalal
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D
Shahid Rafique
Explanation and memory cue

The book "The Myth of Independence" is authored by Ayesha Jalal, a prominent historian known for her work on South Asian history. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, although a significant political figure, is not the author of this book.

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Who is the author of the book "The Shadow of the Crescent Moon"?

Correct answer: A

A
Fatima Bhutto
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B
Asifa Bhuto
C
Maryam Aurangzaib
D
Zartaj Gul
Explanation and memory cue

Fatima Bhutto is the author of the book "The Shadow of the Crescent Moon." This is a well-known fact about the book's authorship.

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Who is the author of the book "Governing The Ungovernable"?

Correct answer: B

A
Hassan Askari
B
Dr Ishrat Hussain
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C
Mamnoon Hussain
D
Justice Nasir ul Mulk
Explanation and memory cue

Dr. Ishrat Hussain is the author of the book "Governing The Ungovernable," which discusses governance and economic issues in Pakistan. This makes option B the correct answer.

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Which of the following is the author of the book "We Are Displaced"?

Correct answer: C

A
Reham Khan
B
Malala Yousafzai
C
Nadia Murad
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D
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Explanation and memory cue

Nadia Murad is the author of the book "We Are Displaced," which recounts her experiences as a Yazidi survivor and refugee. The other options are notable figures but did not write this book.

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"Mein Kampf" or "My Struggle" is a book written by _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Nelson Mandela
B
Bill Clinton
C
Vladimir Lenin
D
Adolf Hitler
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

"Mein Kampf" (My Struggle) is a book written by Adolf Hitler, outlining his ideology and political plans. None of the other listed individuals authored this book.

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Who is the author of the book "The Voice of Human Justice"?

Correct answer: A

A
George Jordac
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B
George Orwell
C
George Fulton
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

George Jordac is the author of the book "The Voice of Human Justice," which is a well-known work about the life and philosophy of Khalil Gibran. The other options are incorrect authors for this book.

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Who is the author of "Business @ the Speed of Thought"?

Correct answer: B

A
John Grey
B
Bill Gates
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C
Dick Francis
D
Barak Obama
Explanation and memory cue

"Business @ the Speed of Thought" is a book authored by Bill Gates, where he discusses how technology can transform business processes.

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Who wrote the book "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations"?

Correct answer: B

A
Charles Darwin
B
Adam Smith
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C
Alexander Fleming
D
Albert Einstein
Explanation and memory cue

Adam Smith wrote the book titled "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations," commonly referred to as "An Inquiry into the Nature." This work is foundational in economics, making option B correct.

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Who wrote the book "A Nation is Born"?

Correct answer: B

A
Isphahani
B
Syed Mahmud Hassan
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C
Abdul Waheed
D
Ayub Khan
Explanation and memory cue

The book "A Nation is Born" was written by Syed Mahmud Hassan (also rendered as Maḥmūd Ḥassān). The first edition was published in 1958 and comprises 607 pages. There is no credible evidence that Isphahani, Abdul Waheed, or Ayub Khan authored this book. The initial claim that Isphahani wrote the book is incorrect based on available sources.

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"The World Until Yesterday" book is written by ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Susan Wise Bauer
B
James McPherson
C
Barbara Tuchman
D
Jared Mason Diamond
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The book "The World Until Yesterday" was written by Jared Mason Diamond, making option D the correct answer. The other authors listed wrote different historical or anthropological works.

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Who is the author of the book "The Frontier Tragedy"?

Correct answer: C

A
Shakespeare
B
Karl Marx
C
Allah Bux Yousufi
Correct
D
M.A.H Isphani
Explanation and memory cue

The book "The Frontier Tragedy" is authored by Allah Bux Yousufi (also spelled Allah Bakhsh Yusufi). This is confirmed by multiple sources including educational quiz sites that list Allah Bux Yousufi as the author. The other options (Shakespeare, Karl Marx, M.A.H Isphani) are unrelated to this work.

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Who is the author of the book "Guns, Germs, and Steel"?

Correct answer: D

A
William Manchester
B
James McPherson
C
Barbara Tuchman
D
Jared Mason Diamond
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Jared Mason Diamond is the author of the book "Guns, Germs, and Steel," which explores the factors that influenced the fate of human societies. The other authors listed wrote different historical works unrelated to this book.

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Who is the writer of ‘The End of History and The Last Man’?

Correct answer: B

A
Samuel Huntington
B
Francis Fukuyama
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C
Robert Frost
D
David Lynn
Explanation and memory cue

Francis Fukuyama is the author of 'The End of History and The Last Man,' a well-known political philosophy book. The other options are incorrect authors for this work.