Who is the author of the book 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'?

Appeared in: MP CHO-2020

Explanation

Sudha Murty is the acclaimed author of the book 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'.
The book is a collection of 20 short stories, presented as tales told by grandparents to their grandchildren.
It serves as a sequel to her highly popular book, 'Grandma's Bag of Stories'.

Option A: Paro Anand is an author of books for children and young adults, but she did not write 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'.
Option B: While a celebrated author of children's literature in India, Ruskin Bond is not the author of this book.
Option C: Anushka Ravishankar is a prominent children's author but is primarily known for her picture books and nonsense verse.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Authorship of contemporary Indian children's literature as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge questions are a standard component of the preliminary sections of many nursing recruitment exams.
A broad awareness of culture, literature, and current affairs demonstrates a well-rounded candidate.
What if the question asked about 'The Blue Umbrella'? The correct answer would then be Ruskin Bond, highlighting the need to associate specific famous works with their authors.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to identify the specific book title being asked about: 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'.
Review the list of authors provided as options.
Access your general knowledge about famous Indian authors, particularly those who write for children.
Recall or deduce the connection between the authors and their famous works. Sudha Murty is widely known for her 'Bag of Stories' series.
Eliminate the other authors by associating them with their own distinct works (e.g., Ruskin Bond with 'The Blue Umbrella').
Select the author most famously associated with the '...Bag of Stories' title.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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