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

Which Maratha ruler signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Maharaj

  4. Baji Rao II
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Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802, which led to the decline of the Maratha Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Maratha general who led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Kharda in 1795?

  1. Mahadji Sindhia

  2. Nana Phadnavis

  3. Tukoji Holkar

  4. Haripant Phadke
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Haripant Phadke, a Maratha general, led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Kharda in 1795, defeating the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha general is known for his victory in the Battle of Panipat in 1761?

  1. Peshwa Bajirao I

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Sadashivrao Bhau
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Sadashivrao Bhau is known for his victory in the Battle of Panipat in 1761.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Maratha navy chief during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?

  1. Kanhoji Angre

  2. Shivaji Maharaj

  3. Peshwa Bajirao I

  4. Sambhaji Maharaj
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Kanhoji Angre was the Maratha navy chief during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler is known for his victory in the Battle of Kharda in 1795?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Mahadji Shinde
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Mahadji Shinde is known for his victory in the Battle of Kharda in 1795.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Maratha ruler who signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British in 1802?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Baji Rao II
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Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British in 1802.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler is known for his role in the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Baji Rao II
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Baji Rao II is known for his role in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Maratha ruler who was exiled to Bithur after the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Nana Sahib
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Nana Sahib was exiled to Bithur after the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler is known for his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Nana Sahib
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Nana Sahib is known for his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military officer was killed in action while serving on a United Nations peacekeeping mission?

  1. Major Somnath Sharma

  2. Captain Vikram Batra

  3. Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Nath Goswami

  4. Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
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Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Nath Goswami was killed in action while serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in 1965.

Multiple choice

Which historian is known for his work on the concept of 'Oriental Despotism' in the context of Indian history?

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Lord Macaulay

  3. James Mill

  4. Eric Stokes
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Karl Marx, in his writings on India, introduced the concept of 'Oriental Despotism' to describe the nature of pre-colonial Indian society and governance.

Multiple choice

Which British Viceroy introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms in 1909, aimed at addressing Indian demands for greater political representation?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Morley

  4. Lord Hardinge
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Lord Morley, the British Secretary of State for India, introduced the Morley-Minto Reforms in 1909, along with Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India.

Multiple choice

The partition of Bengal in 1905 was a significant event that sparked widespread protests and contributed to the rise of nationalism in India. Which British Viceroy was responsible for this decision?

  1. Lord Curzon

  2. Lord Minto

  3. Lord Morley

  4. Lord Hardinge
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Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, was responsible for the partition of Bengal in 1905.

Multiple choice

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where British troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering of Indians, was a turning point in the Indian independence movement. Which British General was responsible for this incident?

  1. General Dyer

  2. General Nicholson

  3. General Roberts

  4. General Kitchener
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General Dyer, the British Brigadier-General, was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.

Multiple choice

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two independent dominions: India and Pakistan. Which British Viceroy oversaw this partition?

  1. Lord Irwin

  2. Lord Willingdon

  3. Lord Linlithgow

  4. Lord Mountbatten
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Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, oversaw the partition of India in 1947.