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

Banda Bahadur was executed by the orders of

  1. Bahadur Shah

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Farukh Siyar

  4. Jahandar Shah
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh military commander who led a campaign against the Mughal Empire. He was captured and executed in Delhi in 1716 by the order of the Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar.

Multiple choice

Chandigarh was designed by?

  1. Herbert Bakers

  2. Edward Lutyens

  3. Le Corbousier

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandigarh was designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, who was commissioned by the Indian government to plan the city.

Multiple choice

Who is called the Flying Sikh of India?

  1. Ajit Pal Singh

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Joginder Singh

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Milkha Singh, an Indian track and field sprinter, is widely known as the Flying Sikh due to his incredible speed and achievements.

Multiple choice

Who demarcated the line which divides India and Pakistan?

  1. Sir Cyril Radcliffe

  2. Sir Mortimer Durand

  3. Sir Henry McMohan

  4. Lord Mountbatten
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Cyril Radcliffe was the chairman of the Boundary Commissions tasked with demarcating the border between India and Pakistan in 1947. The resulting line is known as the Radcliffe Line.

Multiple choice

The Indian National Army was founded by

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Chandrashekhar Azad

  3. Raash Behari Bose

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Army (INA) was originally formed by Rash Behari Bose in 1942, before being handed over to Subhash Chandra Bose.

Multiple choice

Ryotwari system of tax collection was introduced by

  1. Munro and Read

  2. Jones and George

  3. Lord Cornwallis

  4. Lord Warren Hasting
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ryotwari system was introduced by Thomas Munro and Alexander Read in the late 18th century. It involved direct tax collection from the cultivators (ryots).

Multiple choice

In 1786, governor General of India is

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Warren Hasting

  3. Lord West

  4. Lord North
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Cornwallis was appointed as the Governor-General of India in 1786 and served until 1793.

Multiple choice

Regulating act (1773) was passed by

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Warren Hasting

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord North
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Regulating Act of 1773 was passed by the British Parliament under the ministry of Lord North to regulate the affairs of the East India Company.