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    In 1984, Khushwant Singh returned the honor of Padma Bhushan to the Indian government. What was the reason?

    • He was unhappy with the treatment given to him by the Indian government.
    • He was demanding the Bharat Ratna award in place of Padma Bhushan.
    • He returned the honor as a protest to the Indian government against the storming of the Golden Temple by the Indian Army.
    • He was renouncing his citizenship in India.
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  • 2. 

    Khushwant Singh was a__ before he joined All India radio as a journalist in 1951.

    • Doctor

    • Lawyer

    • Teacher

    • Singer

    Correct Answer
    A. Lawyer
    Explanation
    Khushwant Singh was a lawyer before he joined All India radio as a journalist in 1951. This suggests that he had a previous profession in the field of law and later transitioned into journalism.

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  • 3. 

    In which province of Pakistan was Khushwant Singh born?

    • Punjab

    • Balochistan

    • Sindh

    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Correct Answer
    A. Punjab
    Explanation
    Khushwant Singh was born in the province of Punjab in Pakistan. Punjab is the largest province in terms of population and is located in the northeastern part of the country. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical sites, and agricultural importance. Khushwant Singh, a renowned Indian author and journalist, was born in Hadali, which was a part of Punjab province at the time of his birth in 1915. He is known for his literary works and his contributions to Indian literature.

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  • 4. 

    He went to Singh's College of London to study which subject.

    • Philosophy

    • Literature

    • Law

    • History

    Correct Answer
    A. Law
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Law because the question asks which subject the person studied at Singh's College of London. Since Singh's College is known for its law program, it can be inferred that the person went there to study law.

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  • 5. 

    In which year was Khushwant Singh awarded Padma Vibhushan?

    • 2005

    • 2009

    • 2007

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007
    Explanation
    Khushwant Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2007.

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  • 6. 

    Which among the following was NOT authored by Khushwant Singh?

    • Train To Pakistan

    • Delhi: A Novel

    • I shall never Hear a Nightingale

    • The Shadow Lines

    Correct Answer
    A. The Shadow Lines
    Explanation
    The book "The Shadow Lines" was not authored by Khushwant Singh. The other three books mentioned in the options, "Train To Pakistan", "Delhi: A Novel", and "I shall never Hear a Nightingale", were all written by Khushwant Singh.

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  • 7. 

    Khushwant Singh was married to whom?

    • Komal

    • Mala

    • Kanwal

    • Sujan

    Correct Answer
    A. Kanwal
    Explanation
    Khushwant Singh was married to Kanwal.

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  • 8. 

    Khuswant Singh’s Saturday column With Malice towards One & All was published in which one of the following Newspapers?

    • The Hindustan Times

    • The Times of India

    • The Hindu

    • Mail Today

    Correct Answer
    A. The Hindustan Times
    Explanation
    Khuswant Singh's Saturday column "With Malice towards One & All" was published in The Hindustan Times.

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  • 9. 

    What is Khushwant Singh's pet name?

    • Baloo

    • Tiku

    • Sheru

    • Shalee

    Correct Answer
    A. Shalee
  • 10. 

    Consider the following statements on Khushwant Singh. i) He was born in the year 1915 in Hadali, Pakistan. ii) He began an eminent career as a journalist with All India Radio. iii) In the year 1974, Khushwant Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Choose the right option:

    • All i, ii and iii are correct.

    • Only i and ii are correct.

    • Only ii and iii are correct.

    • Only i and iii are correct.

    Correct Answer
    A. Only i and ii are correct.
    Explanation
    The given statements state that Khushwant Singh was born in 1915 in Hadali, Pakistan and began his career as a journalist with All India Radio. However, there is no information provided about him being awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1974. Therefore, the correct answer is "Only i and ii are correct."

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