Books and Authors

Michael H. Hart is the author of the book "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History," which is often referred to as a list of the most influential people in the world. The other options are not associated with this work.

The book "Death in the Castle" was not written by Jonathan Swift, Bertrand Russell, or Pearl S. Buck. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these."

The book "A Journey to Disillusionment" is authored by Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari, making option C the correct answer.

Khalil Gibran is the author of the book "The Prophet," a well-known collection of poetic essays. The other options are unrelated to this work.

The book "The Battle for Pakistan" is authored by Anatol Lieven, who is a well-known expert on South Asian affairs. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The book "Zulfi, My Friend" is authored by Piloo Modi, making option A the correct answer.

The book "Incomplete Partition" was written by Alastair Lamb, a historian known for his works on South Asian history. The other options are prominent figures but not authors of this book.

Mary Shelley is the author of the famous novel "Frankenstein," first published in 1818. The other options are well-known authors but did not write this novel.

"Pakistan Beyond the Crisis State" is a book authored by Maleeha Lodhi, a well-known Pakistani diplomat and scholar. This makes option C the correct answer.

Peter Frankopan is the author of "The Silk Roads: A New History of the World," a well-known historical book that explores the importance of the Silk Road in world history.

Karl Marx is the author of the book "Das Kapital," which is a foundational theoretical text in communist philosophy and economics. The other options did not write this book.

Stephen Hawking is the author of the book "A Brief History of Time," which explains complex concepts in cosmology for a general audience.

The author of the novel "A Case of Exploding Mangoes" is Muhammad Hanif. This book is a satirical take on the mysterious plane crash that killed General Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan.

Ustad Bukhari is the pen name of Sayed Ahmad Shah, a well-known Pakistani poet and writer. The other options are distinct writers with different real names, so only Ustad Bukhari corresponds to Sayed Ahmad Shah.

The book "The China-Pakistan Axis" is authored by Hassan Abbas, making option D the correct answer. The other options are not associated with this book.

Laurence Cockcroft is the author of the book "Global Corruption: Money, Power, and Ethics in the Modern World." The other options are either unrelated authors or historical figures not connected to this book.

The book 'Born A Crime' is a memoir written by Trevor Noah, detailing his experiences growing up in South Africa during apartheid and its aftermath.

"A Case of Exploding Mangoes" is a novel written by Mohammed Hanif, making option D the correct answer.

The book "Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power" is co-authored by Bradley Hope and Justin Scheck, making option D (Both B and C) the correct answer.

The book 'Ghost Wars' was written by Steve Coll. It is a well-known work detailing the history of the CIA and Afghanistan before 9/11, making option B the correct answer.

The book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid' was written by Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president, who discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in this work.

Jaideep Varma is the author of the book "Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories," which explores unique and lesser-known cricket stories through statistical analysis and narrative.

The book 'The Assassins Gate: America in Iraq' was written by George Packer. This is a well-known fact in contemporary political literature, confirming option C as correct.

The book 'Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia: How They Fell Victim to Their Own Plans' was written by Ayesha Jalal, a well-known historian and author specializing in South Asian history. Therefore, option C is correct.

The book 'Government of Paper: The Materiality of Bureaucracy in Urban Pakistan' is authored by Mathew Hull, making option B the correct answer.