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

George V visited India during the viceroyalty of

  1. Lord Ripon

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Lord Harding

  4. Lord Reading
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C Correct answer
Explanation

King George V visited India in 1911 during the viceroyalty of Lord Hardinge (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst). This was the first visit by a reigning British monarch to India. The Delhi Durbar was held to commemorate the coronation, and the capital was officially shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during this period. Lord Hardinge served as Viceroy from 1910 to 1916.

Multiple choice

Who was the first British Governor General?

  1. Warren Hastings

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Lord Clive

  4. Lord Monte
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Warren Hastings was the first person to hold the title of Governor-General of Bengal, serving from 1773 to 1785. Lord Mountbatten was the last British Governor-General of India, and Lord Clive was the first Governor of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Who built the Kangra Fort?

  1. Fateh Prakash

  2. Vijay Chand

  3. Kalyan Chand

  4. Susherm Chand
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to local legends and historical accounts, the Kangra Fort was built by Susherm Chand, a Katoch king.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following persons was assassinated in London by Madan Lal Dhingra, a young revolutionary from Punjab?

  1. Lord Curzon, former Vicerory of India

  2. Lord Morley, Secretary of State for India

  3. Sir Curzon Wyllie, Aide de-camp to the Secretary of State for India

  4. Sir Michael O' Dayer
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Madan Lal Dhingra assassinated Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie in London on July 1, 1909, as an act of protest against British colonial rule in India.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was the founder of the Peshwas?

  1. Parasuram Triyambak

  2. Ram Chandra Pant

  3. Balajee Bajirao

  4. Balajee Viswanath
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Explanation

Balaji Vishwanath was the first of the hereditary Peshwas (prime ministers) of the Maratha Empire, effectively establishing the Peshwa dynasty.

Multiple choice

Who abolished 'Sati' in India?

  1. Lord Canning

  2. Lord Hastings

  3. Lord Dalhousie

  4. Lord William Bentinck
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Explanation

Lord William Bentinck, with the support of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, officially abolished the practice of Sati in 1829.

Multiple choice

Who built Rang Mahal?

  1. Vijay Chand

  2. Hira Chand

  3. Ghamand Chand

  4. Kalyan Chand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rang Mahal in Chamba was built by Raja Umed Singh, but among the provided options, Vijay Chand is often associated with historical construction projects in the region; however, historical records sometimes vary by specific site.

Multiple choice

Who build the Kangra Fort?

  1. Rana Shiv Sharan Singh

  2. Raja Susharma ChandraKalyan Chand

  3. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  4. Amar Singh Thapa

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kangra Fort was built by the Royal family of Kangra (the Katoch dynasty), with its origins traced back to the legendary Raja Susharma Chandra. He is mentioned in the Mahabharata as an ally of the Kauravas. The fort is one of the oldest and largest in the Himalayas.