UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies
Question 108: History and Culture
Who among the following translated the Autobiography of Madam Curie in Hindi?
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Lal Bahadur Shastri, later India's second Prime Minister, is credited with translating Madame Curie's life story into Hindi. A Gandhian and freedom fighter who took his Shastri degree at Kashi Vidyapith, he was also a reader and writer. The other options are better known for other work: Vajpayee as a poet and journalist, Charan Singh for writing on farm economics, and Pant as a Congress leader.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Vajpayee is better known as a poet and journalist.
- (b) Shastri is credited with the Hindi translation.
- (c) Charan Singh is known for his writing on farm economics.
- (d) Pant was a Congress leader and later Union Home Minister.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2008, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.