Lesson 4.8: Books & Authors, Important Days
Introduction:
This lesson focuses on literary knowledge and significant national and international days, which are frequently asked in SSC exams.
1. Books & Authors
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Important Books and Their Authors:
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Wings of Fire – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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The Discovery of India – Jawaharlal Nehru
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Godan – Munshi Premchand
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Gitanjali – Rabindranath Tagore
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The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga
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Tips: Focus on recent award-winning books (e.g., Booker Prize, Sahitya Akademi)
2. Important Days
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National Days:
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Republic Day – 26 January
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Independence Day – 15 August
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Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October
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International Days:
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World Environment Day – 5 June
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International Yoga Day – 21 June
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Human Rights Day – 10 December
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3. SSC Tips
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Prepare a list of frequently asked books and authors.
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Memorize dates of national & international observances.
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Make flashcards or tables for faster revision.
4. Practice Questions
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Who wrote Wings of Fire?
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When is International Yoga Day observed?
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Name the author of Godan.
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What is celebrated on 26th January in India?
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Who won the Booker Prize recently (latest year)?
