Nirmala Lakshman's 'The Tamils' wins Best International Non-Fiction at 45th Sharjah Book Fair – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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Nirmala Lakshman's 'The Tamils' wins Best International Non-Fiction at 45th Sharjah Book Fair – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In which category did Nirmala Lakshman's 'The Tamils' win at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair?

Correct Answer: A [Best Intl Non-Fiction Book]

Explanation:

Best International Non-Fiction Book – 4 Nov 2026. The fiction award went to Marcia Hutchinson's 'The Mercy Step'.

2.  
Sharjah is one of the seven emirates of which country?

Correct Answer: A [United Arab Emirates]

Explanation:

The UAE – Abu Dhabi (capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

3.  
The Keezhadi excavation site in Sivaganga district, which revealed a Sangam-age urban culture, lies on which river?

Correct Answer: C [Vaigai]

Explanation:

The Vaigai – south-east of Madurai. Adichanallur lies on the Thamirabarani and Poompuhar on the Cauvery.

4.  
Which country was the 'Guest of Honour' at the 2026 Sharjah International Book Fair?

Correct Answer: D [Oman]

Explanation:

Oman – 4–15 Nov 2026. India was Guest of Honour in 2019, the year Sharjah was UNESCO World Book Capital.

5.  
Who co-founded The Hindu in Madras in 1878 and also founded 'Swadesamitran'?

Correct Answer: D [G. Subramania Iyer]

Explanation:

G. Subramania Iyer – one of the 'Triplicane Six'; he started 'Swadesamitran' in 1882, where Bharati later worked.

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