GK History

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, during the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee.

Shivaji Maharaj escaped from the custody of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Agra in 1666 by hiding in a large basket used for carrying sweets.

Shivaji Maharaj was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (king) of the Maratha kingdom at Raigad Fort in 1674.

Maharana Pratap was the ruler of Mewar who ascended the throne in 1572. He is renowned for his resistance against the Mughal Empire.

Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana at Pavapura in the state of Bihar.

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699. The name is slightly misspelled as 'Gobing' in the option, but it is clearly the intended answer.

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, established the institution of Langar to promote equality and community service.

The Swaraj Party, founded by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru, participated in the legislative council elections in 1923 and 1926.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent leader of the Moderates in the Indian National Congress. B.G. Tilak was a leader of the Extremists.

Michael O Dwyer was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Udham Singh (referred to as Durham Singh) assassinated him in London in 1940.

Annie Besant was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1917. Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman to do so.

The revolt of 1857 is widely regarded by Indian historians as the first war of independence against British colonial rule.

General Reginald Dyer was the officer responsible for ordering the troops to open fire on the crowd at Jallianwala Bagh.

Mahatma Gandhi is honorifically titled the Father of the Nation in India for his role in the freedom struggle.

The Simon Commission, led by Sir John Simon, visited India in 1928 to report on the political situation.

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India.

Jatin Das (J.N. Das) died in Lahore jail in 1929 after a 63-day hunger strike protesting the treatment of political prisoners.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were executed by hanging in Lahore Jail on March 23, 1931.

Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with introducing English education in India through his famous 'Minute on Indian Education' in 1835.

The Charter Act of 1813 was the first legislative step taken by the British government to allocate funds for the promotion of education in India.

Amaranth is not associated with cave art in India. The major cave art sites are Ajanta (Marla is likely a garbled reference to Ajanta), Ellora, Elephanta, and Mahabalipuram. 'Baugh' appears to be a garbled reference to Barabar or Bagh caves. Amaranth may refer to the religious site, not cave art. The other options are all known for ancient cave sculptures and paintings.

Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as the first sepoy to rebel against the British in 1857, at Barrackpore. Tantya Tope was a general who led forces later. Rani Jhansi was a queen who led her troops. 'Abrader Shah' is likely a garbled name - possibly referring to Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor who was proclaimed leader but not the first sepoy. Mangal Pandey's action on March 29, 1857, is considered the spark.