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Question

Eric Arthur Blair was born in Motihari, Bihar. He went on to become famous as an author of a dystopian work which introduced the terms 'Newspeak', 'Thoughtcrime', and 'Doublespeak'. He wrote under the pseudonym ________.

The correct answer is
George Orwell

Author Pseudonym Identification

The question asks to identify the pseudonym used by Eric Arthur Blair, a notable author born in Motihari, Bihar.

Eric Arthur Blair is widely recognized for his significant contributions to dystopian literature. His famous works introduced specific concepts and terms that are now widely known.

Key Literary Contributions

  • Coined terms like 'Newspeak', 'Thoughtcrime', and 'Doublespeak'.
  • Authored influential dystopian novels.

Identifying the Pseudonym

Eric Arthur Blair wrote under the well-known pseudonym George Orwell. This pseudonym is famously associated with classic works like 'Animal Farm' and 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'.

Therefore, the correct option is 2.

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Important Questions from Words

  1. The word-formation process of Backformation can apply to which ONE of the following pairs?
  2. Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

    (A) When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive.
    (B) When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive.
    (C) Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive.
    (D) Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory.

  3. The unruly crowd demanded that the accused be ______ without trial.
  4. Which linguistic process can be seen in the formation of the following words? 

    i. smog, ii. brunch, iii. motel iv. telecast

  5. Which one of the following is a famous detective character created by Edgar Allan Poe?
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