SSC CGL (Prelims) GK: Indian Polity and Culture questions with solutions

Q1. Who is the author of the National Anthem of India?

1. Rabindranath Tagore
2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
3. Subramania Bharati
4. Sarojini Naidu

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore composed “Jana Gana Mana,” which was adopted as the National Anthem of India. The other options are associated with other literary or patriotic works.

Q2. Who wrote the book 'Wings of Fire'?

1. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
2. C. V. Raman
3. Homi Bhabha
4. Vikram Sarabhai

Answer: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

'Wings of Fire' is the autobiography of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, co-authored with Arun Tiwari. He is the correct answer among the options.