UPSC Prelims 2008 Q108: Art & Culture – Literature & Languages
Who among the following translated the Autobiography of Madam Curie in Hindi?
- (a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
- (c) Choudhary Charan Singh
- (d) Gobind Vallabh Pant
Answer: (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Explanation
Who translated Madame Curie's autobiography into Hindi
This notable translation work was undertaken by a prominent Indian political figure.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee | Incorrect | Not the translator of this specific work |
| (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri | Correct | Lal Bahadur Shastri translated the Autobiography of Madame Curie into Hindi |
| (c) Choudhary Charan Singh | Incorrect | Not the translator of this specific work |
| (d) Gobind Vallabh Pant | Incorrect | Not the translator of this specific work |
Translation facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Work | Autobiography of Madame Curie |
Answer: (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Vajpayee is not the translator of this specific work.
- (b) CORRECT. Lal Bahadur Shastri translated Madame Curie's autobiography into Hindi.
- (c) Incorrect. Charan Singh is also not the translator.
- (d) Incorrect. Gobind Vallabh Pant is also not the translator.
Key point
Lal Bahadur Shastri translated the Autobiography of Madame Curie into Hindi.
Remember
Lal Bahadur Shastri translated the Autobiography of Madam Curie in Hindi.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Lal Bahadur Shastri's lesser-known literary translation work with his more famous political career.
- Mixing up different prominent Indian political leaders' individual literary contributions.
- Not knowing this specific, less commonly cited biographical fact.
Exam tip
Lal Bahadur Shastri = translated Madame Curie's autobiography into Hindi. A specific, lesser-known literary fact about a former PM.
Sources
- Eve Curie — Madame Curie: A Biography (Doubleday, 1937)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Lal Bahadur Shastri