Ruskin Bond – Biography

Ruskin Bond is a celebrated Indian author of British descent, widely known for his contributions to English literature in India. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. He spent most of his childhood in Dehradun, and the serene beauty of the hills has greatly influenced his storytelling.

At the age of 17, he wrote his first novel, "The Room on the Roof," which won the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Since then, he has written over 500 short stories, essays, and novellas, and more than 50 books for children. Some of his best-known works include "The Blue Umbrella," "Rusty the Boy from the Hills," and "A Flight of Pigeons."

His writing is admired for its simplicity, warmth, and deep connection to nature and human emotions. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. He currently resides in Landour, near Mussoorie.

Quiz on Ruskin Bond

1. When was Ruskin Bond born?

May 19, 1934
April 5, 1940
June 15, 1935

2. What was his first novel?

The Blue Umbrella
The Room on the Roof
A Flight of Pigeons

3. How old was he when he wrote his first novel?

20
15
17

4. Where does Ruskin Bond currently live?

Dehradun
Shimla
Landour near Mussoorie

5. Which award did he receive in 1999?

Padma Bhushan
Padma Shri
Bharat Ratna

6. How many stories and essays has he written?

Over 300
Over 500
Over 1000

7. What is Ruskin Bond known for?

Complex language
Adventure novels
Simplicity and nature themes

8. In which state was Ruskin Bond born?

Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Punjab

9. Which of the following is NOT written by Ruskin Bond?

The Blue Umbrella
Rusty the Boy from the Hills
Malgudi Days

10. What was the name of the prize won by his first novel?

Booker Prize
John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
Sahitya Akademi Award