Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I | List II I. My Music, My Life | A) Laxman Gaikwad II. Adha Gaon | B) Rahi Masoom Raza III. Radha | C) Ramakanta Rath IV. The Pilferer | D) Ravi Shankar

Correct Option (B) The correct matching is I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A. - "My Music, My Life" is an autobiography written by Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer. - "Adha Gaon" (Half a Village) is a Hindi novel authored by Rahi Masoom Raza, known for its depiction of rural life and communal harmony. - "Radha" is a collection of poems by Ramakanta Rath, a prominent Odia poet. - "The Pilferer" (Uchalya) is an autobiography by Laxman Gaikwad, a Marathi writer, detailing his experiences as a member of a denotified tribe. Incorrect Options: Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they contain mismatches between the books and their respective authors. The correct pairings are essential for accurate identification.

IAS 2000 — Art & Culture Art & Culture

2000mcqmedium

Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I	List II
I. My Music, My Life	A) Laxman Gaikwad
II. Adha Gaon	B) Rahi Masoom Raza
III. Radha	C) Ramakanta Rath
IV. The Pilferer	D) Ravi Shankar

Official previous-year question

Verified 2 Aug 2026.

Options

AIC, IIB, IIID, IVA
BID, IIB, IIIC, IVA
CID, IIA, IIIC, IVB
DIC, IIA, IIID, IVB

Did you get this right?

Solution

Correct Option (B)

The correct matching is I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A.

"My Music, My Life" is an autobiography written by Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer.
"Adha Gaon" (Half a Village) is a Hindi novel authored by Rahi Masoom Raza, known for its depiction of rural life and communal harmony.
"Radha" is a collection of poems by Ramakanta Rath, a prominent Odia poet.
"The Pilferer" (Uchalya) is an autobiography by Laxman Gaikwad, a Marathi writer, detailing his experiences as a member of a denotified tribe.

Incorrect Options:

Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they contain mismatches between the books and their respective authors. The correct pairings are essential for accurate identification.

Your note

IAS Art & Culture in other years

Art & Culture 2026 Art & Culture 2025 Art & Culture 2024 Art & Culture 2023 Art & Culture 2021 Art & Culture 2020 Art & Culture 2019 Art & Culture 2018 Art & Culture 2017 Art & Culture 2016 Art & Culture 2015 Art & Culture 2014

More IAS Art & Culture questions

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

2026medium

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below :

2026medium

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

2026medium

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :

2026medium

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?

2026medium

View all Art & Culture questions

Keep practicing Art & Culture

Work through every IAS Art & Culture PYQ, year by year.

Browse all Art & Culture topics

Correct Option (B)

The correct matching is I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A.

"My Music, My Life" is an autobiography written by Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer.
"Adha Gaon" (Half a Village) is a Hindi novel authored by Rahi Masoom Raza, known for its depiction of rural life and communal harmony.
"Radha" is a collection of poems by Ramakanta Rath, a prominent Odia poet.
"The Pilferer" (Uchalya) is an autobiography by Laxman Gaikwad, a Marathi writer, detailing his experiences as a member of a denotified tribe.

Incorrect Options:

Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they contain mismatches between the books and their respective authors. The correct pairings are essential for accurate identification.