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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

Multiple choice history expansion of the delhi sultanate sultanate of delhi expansion of delhi sultanate delhi during the medieval period

Malik Kafur, who undertook successful campaigns in South India, was the commander of ___________.

  1. Allauddin Khilji

  2. Jalaluddin Khilji

  3. Firoz Tughlaq

  4. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Malik Kafur was a slave who became a head general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316 AD. He was originally seized by Alauddin’s army after the army conquered the city of Khambhat. He was castrated and made a eunuch. Malik Kafur was also called “Thousand Dinar Kafur” or Hazar Dinari, the amount paid by the sultan for his possession. Malik Kafur was the commander of Alauddin Khilji’s forces during his Deccan Campaigns.
Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

General Dyer imposed Martial Law in

  1. Lahore

  2. England

  3. Amritsar

  4. Ahmedabad
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C Correct answer
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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919 when a crowd of nonviolent protesters, along with Baishakhi pilgrims, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab, were fired upon by troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer. The civilians had assembled to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations—both a religious and cultural festival for the Punjabis. Coming from outside the city, they may have been unaware of the martial law that had been imposed.

Multiple choice civics non-cooperation movement entry of mahatma gandhi in national movement jallianwala bagh tragedy and non- cooperation movement non - cooperation movement

At Jallianwala Bagh meeting ____________ ordered the troops to open fire.

  1. Benn

  2. Irwin

  3. Dyer

  4. Montagu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was the incident in which British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in Amritsar killing several hundred people and wounding many hundreds more. On 13 April 1919, thousands of people were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. General Dyer arrived there with armed troops and ordered ruthless firing on the uninformed crowd. 

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Who is called the Grand Old Man of India?

  1. Khan Abdul GhaffarKhan

  2. C. Rajagopalachari

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Dadabhai Nauroji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji  known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader.

Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Who invited the congress delegates to a garden party at Calcutta (now Kolkata)?

  1. Lord Dufferin

  2. Sir William Jones

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Irwin
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Explanation
Lord Dufferin invited the congress delegates to a garden party at Calcutta(now Kolkata).
As the Congress began to ask for more and more reforms, the attitude of Government became hostile and Congress was branded a seditious organisation. Lord Dufferin expressed his disapproval of the educated community. He referred to it as a microscopic minority, which had no right to represent India. Gradually, the officials kept away from the meeting.
Multiple choice civics programme and achievements of the early nationalists (moderates) demands, methods and achievement of the early nationalists early nationalists moderates

Which Early Nationalists leader said, "I am loyal to the British government because with my loyalty to the British government is identical with loyalty to my own people and my own country"?

  1. R. C. Dutta

  2. B. C. Pal

  3. Rashbehari Bose

  4. Surendranath Banerjee
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Early Nationalists leaders who led the Congress and the National Movement from 1885 to 1905 were staunch believers in open-minded and moderate politics. They believed in loyalty to the British Crown. B.C. Pal an early nationalists leader, said in 1887, "I am loyal to the British government because with me loyalty to the British government is identical with loyalty to my own people and my own country".

Multiple choice sports: nationalism and commerce the story of cricket history and sport: the story of cricket history social science

Who among the following condemned pentangular cricket along with Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. S.A. Barelvi

  2. AFS Talyarkhan

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The colonial sport that was condemned by Gandhi, S.A. Barelvi, AFS Talyarkhan was Pentangular tournament which was a cricket tournament, played based on communal divisions during British rule in India. Gandhi condemned this tournament because it caused communal differences among Indians instead of unity which was Gandhi’s main weapon to achieve freedom.

Multiple choice civics national awakening and establishment of political organisations in india formation of indian national congress (inc) militant nationalism radical nationalists

The title 'Punjab Kesari' was conferred on?

  1. Ranjit Singh

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Sardar Baldev Singh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian Punjabi author and politician who is chiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian fight for independence from the British Raj, He was popularly known as 'Punjab Kesari' meaning 'The Lion of Punjab', also known as 'Sher-E-Punjab' in Punjabi.

Multiple choice civics national awakening and establishment of political organisations in india formation of indian national congress (inc) militant nationalism radical nationalists

Who passed the Ancient Monument Act?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Mayo

  3. Lord Minto

  4. Lord Irwin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Curzon had a passion for preserving the ancient monuments of historical importance in India. No Viceroy in India before or after him took such a keen interest in archaeological objects. He passed a law called the Ancient Monuments Act, 1904 which made it obligatory on the part of the government and local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence.

Multiple choice civics national awakening and establishment of political organisations in india formation of indian national congress (inc) militant nationalism radical nationalists

Who died after getting injured during Lathi Charge while protesting against Simon Commission?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Udham Singh

  4. Rashbehari Bose
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1928 while leading a procession at Lahore against the Simon Commission he was injured in a lathi charge. He succumbed to his injuries a mount later on November 17, 1928. On the day he was wounded, he said, "Lathi blows inflicted on me would prove some day as nails in the coffin of the British empire."

Multiple choice civics national awakening and establishment of political organisations in india formation of indian national congress (inc) militant nationalism radical nationalists

Who was popularly known as "Sher-e-Punjab"?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Bhagat Singh

  3. Udham Singh

  4. Vallabh Bhai Patel
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari" or "Sher-e-Punjab". He was an eminent lawyer, prolific writer, enlightened educator, social reformer and a staunch fighter against the British rule. He was born at Dhudike, Jagraon in Punjab.