History

Modern Indian Historical Figures

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Attempt questions covering prominent modern Indian historical figures, including freedom fighters, Maratha leaders, and key political personalities. This topic is a staple in the general studies section of civil services and state exams. Review these questions to strengthen your knowledge of India's colonial and postcolonial leaders.

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Modern Indian Historical Figures Questions

Multiple choice

In his historical novel 'Anandamath', Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay portrays the Sanyasi Rebellion of the 18th century. Who is the leader of the Sanyasi rebels in this novel?

  1. Satyananda

  2. Bhavani Pathak

  3. Mahendra Singh

  4. Durga Das
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Explanation

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anandamath' features Satyananda as the leader of the Sanyasi rebels, a charismatic and spiritual figure who inspires his followers to fight against British rule.

Multiple choice

Which British Governor-General of India was responsible for deposing Bahadur Shah Zafar and exiling him to Rangoon?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Canning

  3. Lord Elgin

  4. Lord Lytton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which led to the deposition and exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Multiple choice

Which British official was responsible for capturing Bahadur Shah Zafar after the fall of Delhi in 1857?

  1. Major Hodson

  2. General Nicholson

  3. Lord Canning

  4. Sir John Lawrence
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Explanation

Major Hodson was the British official who captured Bahadur Shah Zafar after the fall of Delhi in 1857.

Multiple choice

Who was the first principal of the Government School of Art in Calcutta?

  1. John Griffiths

  2. Charles D'Oyly

  3. James Prinsep

  4. William Prinsep
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Explanation

John Griffiths was the first principal of the Government School of Art in Calcutta.

Multiple choice

Which Sikh ruler issued the first gold coins?

  1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  2. Maharaja Sher Singh

  3. Maharaja Duleep Singh

  4. Maharaja Kharak Singh
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Explanation

Maharaja Ranjit Singh issued the first gold coins of the Sikh Empire in 1818.

Multiple choice

Which Sikh ruler issued coins with the inscription 'Sat Sri Akal'?

  1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  2. Maharaja Sher Singh

  3. Maharaja Duleep Singh

  4. Maharaja Kharak Singh
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Explanation

Maharaja Sher Singh issued coins with the inscription 'Sat Sri Akal', which means 'True is the Eternal Lord' in Gurmukhi.

Multiple choice

Which Sikh ruler issued coins with the inscription 'Gobind Singh Ji'?

  1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  2. Maharaja Sher Singh

  3. Maharaja Duleep Singh

  4. Maharaja Kharak Singh
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Explanation

Maharaja Ranjit Singh issued coins with the inscription 'Gobind Singh Ji', the tenth Sikh Guru.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Sikh military order founded by Guru Gobind Singh?

  1. Khalsa

  2. Nirmala

  3. Udasi

  4. Tat Khalsa
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Explanation

The Sikh military order founded by Guru Gobind Singh is called the Khalsa, which means 'pure' or 'chosen'.

Multiple choice

Which British governor served during the Mau Mau Rebellion?

  1. Evelyn Baring

  2. Michael Blundell

  3. Eric Griffith-Jones

  4. Malcolm MacDonald
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Explanation

Evelyn Baring, also known as Lord Hardinge, was the British governor of Kenya during the Mau Mau Rebellion.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British general who led the military campaign against the Mau Mau Rebellion?

  1. Gerald Lathbury

  2. George Erskine

  3. David Cowan

  4. John Harding
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B Correct answer
Explanation

General George Erskine led the British military campaign against the Mau Mau Rebellion.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Governor-General of India after the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian historical figure is known as the 'Lion of Punjab'?

  1. Rani Laxmibai

  2. Shivaji Maharaj

  3. Guru Gobind Singh

  4. Maharana Pratap
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Explanation

Maharana Pratap is known as the 'Lion of Punjab' for his bravery and resistance against the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Multiple choice

Which title was given to Lala Lajpat Rai by his followers?

  1. Sher-e-Punjab

  2. Lion of Punjab

  3. Punjab Kesari

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai was given the titles Sher-e-Punjab, Lion of Punjab, and Punjab Kesari by his followers.

Multiple choice

Which British monarch's effigy was featured on the coins issued during the British Raj?

  1. Queen Victoria

  2. King George V

  3. King Edward VII

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The effigies of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V were featured on the coins issued during the British Raj.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Governor-General of India?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sardar Patel
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Explanation

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of India.