Question

Who wrote the memoir book “My Brief History”?

• A. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
• B. Stephen Hawking
• C. Angeline Merkel
• D. Rosalind Franklin

Hint:

When you see the title “My Brief History,” remember the connection to Stephen Hawking’s famous “A Brief History of Time.” The similarity in titles can help recall the author.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the question
The question asks for the author of the memoir “My Brief History.”
A memoir is a personal account written by an individual about their life experiences.
Step 2: Identifying the author
“My Brief History” is a short autobiography by Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author of “A Brief History of Time.”
The memoir covers his early life, education, diagnosis of ALS, and career in cosmology.
Step 3: Eliminating incorrect options
(1) Dr. G. Madhavan Nair — Former ISRO Chairman, not related to this book.
(3) Angela Merkel — Former German Chancellor, not the author of this memoir.
(4) Rosalind Franklin — Scientist known for DNA structure research, not related to this memoir.
Step 4: Conclusion
The correct answer is Stephen Hawking, who personally authored “My Brief History” to reflect on his life and achievements.
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