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

Artillery was first used by

  1. Akbar

  2. Babar

  3. Mohd. Ghori

  4. Sher Shah
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Babar introduced gunpowder and artillery to India during the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. This technological advantage was crucial in his victory over Ibrahim Lodhi.

Multiple choice

After the 1857 revolt, who announced at a darbar at Allahabad the assumption of the Government of India by the Sovereign of Great Britain?

  1. Lord Auckland

  2. Lord Canning

  3. Lord Dalhousie

  4. Lord Hardinge
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Canning, who was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 revolt, read the Queen's Proclamation at the Allahabad Darbar on November 1, 1858. This proclamation announced the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

Multiple choice

In February 1947, who among the following made the important announcement that it was His Majesty's Governments definite intention to take necessary steps to effect the transference of power to responsible Indian hands by June 1948?

  1. Clement Attlee

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Winston Chruchill

  4. Lord Pethick Lawrence
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Clement Attlee, the British Prime Minister, made the announcement in the House of Commons on February 20, 1947, regarding the transfer of power to Indian hands by June 1948.

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What job Faujdar of Sultanpur Lodhi Daulat Khan gave to Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

  1. Distributing grains in the government Modi- Khana (Store of grains )

  2. Distributing weapons among the soldiers

  3. Distributing salary among the soldiers

  4. Distributing food among the soldiers
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Daulat Khan Lodi, the governor of Sultanpur Lodhi, appointed Guru Nanak Dev Ji as the Modi, which involved managing the state granary and distributing grain to the people.

Multiple choice

The chief architect of Rashtrapati Bhavan

  1. Edwin lutyens

  2. Load Moyo

  3. William Stanford

  4. Minto Morley
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Edwin Lutyens was the British architect who was the primary designer of New Delhi and the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Multiple choice

Which Viceroy felt that India had very little culture?

  1. Winston Churchill

  2. Thomas Macaulay

  3. Ram Mohun Roy

  4. Neville Chamberlain
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Macaulay is famous for his 1835 Minute on Indian Education, in which he expressed a dismissive view of Indian literature and culture compared to European knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which of the following revolutionaries threw bombs at Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi?

  1. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

  2. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt

  3. Kishori Lal, Jai Gopal and Bhagat Singh

  4. Chandra Shekhar Azad and Jai Gopal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

On 8 April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw non-lethal bombs into the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi to protest against repressive laws. Their goal was to make the deaf hear, rather than to cause casualties.

Multiple choice

Who was the last emperor of India?

  1. Bahadur Shah Jaffer

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal Emperor of India (1837-1857). He was the nominal leader of the 1857 uprising and was exiled to Rangoon (Burma) after the rebellion was suppressed.