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

Who was responsible for enforcing the Panchayat Act?

  1. The British East India Company

  2. The Parsi priests

  3. The Parsi elders

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parsi elders were responsible for enforcing the Panchayat Act.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army?

  1. General

  2. Lieutenant General

  3. Major General

  4. Brigadier
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army is the General, who is also the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

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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A Correct answer
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

Who directed the documentary 'The Forgotten Army', which tells the story of the Indian National Army led by Subhash Chandra Bose during World War II?

  1. Shyam Benegal

  2. Mani Kaul

  3. Ritwik Ghatak

  4. Kabir Khan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kabir Khan is an Indian filmmaker known for his historical and patriotic films, including 'The Forgotten Army', which sheds light on the contributions of the Indian National Army during World War II.

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British Prime Minister who introduced the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834?

  1. William Pitt the Younger

  2. Robert Peel

  3. Lord Palmerston

  4. Benjamin Disraeli
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Palmerston was the British Prime Minister who introduced the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834.

Multiple choice

Which Indian painter is known for his paintings of the hill station of Ooty?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Jamini Roy

  4. M. F. Husain
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D Correct answer
Explanation

M. F. Husain is known for his paintings of the hill station of Ooty, including "Ooty Landscape" and "The Nilgiris".

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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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B Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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