Modern Indian History

The samadhi (memorial) of Rajiv Gandhi is called Veer Bhumi (Land of the Brave). Vir Sthal is not a recognized samadhi name, Vijay Ghat is Lal Bahadur Shastri's memorial, and Shakti Sthal is Indira Gandhi's memorial.

The Quit India Movement (also known as the August Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan) was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942 during the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay. It was a major civil disobedience movement demanding immediate independence from British rule.

Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, died on 27 May 1964 after serving from 1947. His death marked the end of an era in Indian politics. The dates in 1954 and 1959 are incorrect, and 1974 is too late.

The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, announced by King George V at the Delhi Durbar. This decision was made to better administer the growing empire from a more central location. The actual transfer was completed in 1931 with the inauguration of New Delhi.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Gandhiji on 9th August 1942 during the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay. This marked a decisive call for immediate independence from British rule. The other options (1938, 1940, 1944) are incorrect as the movement specifically began in 1942 during World War II.

The greeting 'Jai Hind' was popularized by Subhash Chandra Bose, who used it as a slogan for the Indian National Army (INA). It became a powerful nationalist greeting during the independence movement. While Nehru and Gandhi were prominent leaders, this specific greeting is associated with Bose's vision of a free India.

Abdul Ghaffar Khan was called 'Frontier Gandhi' (also known as Bacha Khan) for his nonviolent movement in the Northwest Frontier Province and his close adherence to Gandhian principles of peaceful resistance.

Lokmanya meaning accepted by the people was the title bestowed upon Bal Gangadhar Tilak by his followers in recognition of his leadership during the independence movement. This honorific reflected his immense popularity and influence as one of the first leaders of the Indian nationalist movement. Option B is correct.

Subhas Chandra Bose was given the title Netaji meaning Respected Leader by Indian soldiers and the public in recognition of his leadership of the Indian National Army and his fearless approach to the independence struggle. This title honors his stature as a supreme leader. Option A is correct.

Lal Bahadur Shastri was indeed called 'Man of Peace' for his peaceful resolution of the 1965 India-Pakistan war and his slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer). 'Man of Destiny' typically refers to other leaders. 'Man of Faith' and 'Man of Law' are not recognized epithets for Shastri. His humility and peaceful leadership during crisis earned him this respectful title.

Saif Ali Khan was born on August 16, 1970. Option A is correct. Options B and D have the wrong date and year, while option C has the wrong month.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule on August 2, 1954. This was before Goa's liberation in 1961. The other dates are incorrect - 1947 is India's independence, and 1955/1960 don't match this historical event.

Lakshadweep was formed as a Union Territory in 1956, previously part of the Madras Presidency. 1947 is India's independence, 1954 relates to Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 1960 doesn't match this event.

Madhuri Dixit was born on May 15, 1967. She is one of Bollywood's most iconic actresses, known for films like 'Tezaab', 'Dil', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'Devdas'. Her birthdate is a commonly asked question in Bollywood quizzes.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, played his first Test match against England in Delhi in December 1961. He was only 21 years old at the time and later became one of India's most successful captains despite losing an eye in an accident earlier that year.