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

Who founded the Brahmo Samaj?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Balshastri Jamkhebai

  3. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar

  4. Vishnu Shastri Pandit
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Explanation

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. It was one of the earliest socio-religious reform movements in modern India.

Multiple choice

The Cabinet Mission to India was headed by

  1. Stafford Cripps

  2. A.V. Alexander

  3. Lord Pethick-Lawrence

  4. Hugh Gaitskell
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Explanation

The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India was led by Lord Pethick-Lawrence, who was the Secretary of State for India at the time.

Multiple choice

Banda Bahadur was executed by the orders of

  1. Bahadur Shah

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Farukh Siyar

  4. Jahandar Shah
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Explanation

Banda Singh Bahadur, a Sikh military commander, was captured and executed in 1716 during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar.

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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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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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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Explanation

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