History

Modern Indian Historical Figures

1,804 Questions

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 general knowledge
  1. Jaywant Gurav

  2. S N Thapa

  3. R K Singh

  4. All of them

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This question refers to a specific incident where customs officials faced punishment. Without additional context about which case or time period this refers to, the answer that all three named officials were punished is the most comprehensive choice among the options.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sub Inspector

  2. Head Constable

  3. Constable

  4. He was in an administrative role

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

Dawood Ibrahim's father, Ibrahim Kaskar, served as a Head Constable in the Mumbai Police. While this factually correct information may be documented, questions about organized crime figures and their families raise ethical concerns about glorifying criminal elements. The distractors represent other ranks in police hierarchy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Shamsher Khan

  2. Aftab Ahmed Khan

  3. Julio Ribeiro

  4. Samarjeet Samra

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

Aftab Ahmed Khan was the Additional Commissioner of Police who led the encounter operation at Lokhandwala in 1991. He headed the ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) team that conducted the shootout. The 2007 film portrays his character (played by Sanjay Dutt) as the lead police officer.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

  2. Subhas Chandra Bose

  3. K. M Cariappa

  4. Rajendra Prasad

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

Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army (INA) in 1942 with Japanese support to fight British colonial rule. The INA, also known as Azad Hind Fauj, played a crucial role in India's independence movement during World War II.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

  2. Commando Sunil Yadav

  3. Both a & b

  4. None of these

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

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan of the NSG was martyred during Operation Black Tornado at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. He was leading his team to rescue trapped guests when he was shot by terrorists. While other officers also sacrificed their lives, Unnikrishnan was awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his bravery.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Robert Clive

  2. Arthur Wellesley

  3. Warren Hastings

  4. Marquis of Dalhousie

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Warren Hastings, the Governor-General of India, ordered the construction of Golghar in 1786 after the devastating famine of 1770. This massive granary was designed to store grains for future emergencies. Robert Clive was an earlier figure, while Dalhousie came much later in the 19th century.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ram Prasad Bismil

  2. Ashfaqullah Khan

  3. Chandrashekhar Azad

  4. Veer Sawarkar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakori train action (1925) was executed by HRA revolutionaries including Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, and Chandrashekhar Azad. Veer Savarkar was imprisoned in Andaman during this period and had no involvement in the conspiracy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Dr. K.M. Munshi

  3. C. Rajagopalachari

  4. Annie Besant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) became the first Indian Governor General of independent India in 1948, serving until 1950 when the post was replaced by President. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became India's first President, not Governor General. Dr. K.M. Munshi was a freedom fighter and diplomat, while Annie Besant was British-born.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sir Archibald Nye

  2. Sir Henry Knight

  3. Lord William Bentinck

  4. Warren Hastings

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

Sir Archibald Nye was the last British Governor of Madras Presidency who continued briefly after independence in 1947 before the position was abolished. Lord William Bentinck and Warren Hastings were much earlier Governors-General from the 18th-19th centuries, while Sir Henry Knight is not a known historical governor.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served as Governor General of India from 1947-1948 before becoming President. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy and first Governor General but not President. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was India's first President but never Governor General.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Majeed Memon

  2. Abbas Kazmi

  3. Ujwal Nikam

  4. Ram Jethmalani

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

Abbas Kazmi was the court-appointed lawyer for Ajmal Kasab, the sole surviving terrorist from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Kazmi, a former president of the Bombay Bar Association, defended Kasab during most of the trial until he was removed in 2010. Ujwal Nikam was the public prosecutor.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hafeez Saeed

  2. Sayyed Gilani

  3. Mohammed Hafeez

  4. Hafeez Khan

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

Hafeez Saeed is the founder and leader of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), which is widely believed to be a front organization for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). After the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, he was put under house arrest multiple times in Pakistan. He is a UN-designated terrorist.