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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

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Who is the architect of the project 'Operation Flood' launched in 1970.

  1. Tribhuvandas Patel

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Varghese Kurien

  4. All of the Above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Verghese Kurien, the chairman and founder of Amul, was named the chairman of NDDB which launched 'Operation Flood' by the then Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri. 

He gave the professional management skills and necessary thrust to the cooperative and is considered the architect of India's White Revolution (Operation Flood).

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Who is the founder of the separate state of Pakistan?

  1. Rahmat Ali Khan

  2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah

  3. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

  4. Yahya Khan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the founder of the separate state of Pakistan. The partition involved the division of three provinces, Assam, Bengal and the Punjab, based on district-wide Hindu or Muslim majorities. He served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947. On 14 August, Pakistan became independent, Jinnah led the celebrations in Karachi.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who was the last British Governor-General who addressed the Constituent Assembly?

  1. Lord Attlee

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Lord Wavell

  4. Lord Minto
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The last British Governor-General who addressed the Constituent Assembly was Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten Plan also known as Indian Independence Act 1947 was put forward by Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947. As per this plan, British India was to be divided into two dominions of India and Pakistan.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who was the first Governor-General of Free India ?

  1. Rajagopalachari

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. J.L. Nehru

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Independence Act marked the end of the British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August 15, 1947. Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of free India. Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the Governor-General of Pakistan.

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Who among the following persons was responsible for the merger of Princely States into the Indian Dominion?

  1. C. Rajagopalachari

  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Vithalbhai Patel
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the 1st Deputy Prime Minister of India. He took charge of the states department in July 1947. He handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. He persuaded them to surrender defence, foreign affairs and communication to the government of India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to India.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Who became the first Governor General of free India in 1947?

  1. Clement Atlee

  2. C. Rajagopalachari

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Independence Act marked the end of British rule in India. The Dominions of India and Pakistan came into existence on August, Lord Mountbatten on the request of Nehru continued as the Governor-General of free India.

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Lord Mountbatten came to India as the Viceroy along with specific instructions to:

  1. balkanize the Indian sub-continent

  2. keep India united if possible

  3. accept Jinnah's demand for Pakistan

  4. persuade the Congress to accept partition
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For the purpose of taking necessary steps for the transfer of power to the Indians Lord Wavell was recalled and Lord Mountbatten was appointed the new Viceroy of India. Lord Mountbatten assumed the office of the Viceroy and Governor-General in 1947. His immediate task was to restore peace among the two warring sections and keep India united if possible.