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August 19, 2023

Which Governor General is being talked about in this below given Passage
1 He started the process of decentralization of finance.
2. In foreign affairs, he followed the policy of non-intervention.
3. He opened up a College in Ajmer for educating children of the aristocratic families.
4. India’s census began during his tenure.
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(A) Lord Mayo
(B) Lord Rippon
(C) Lord Lytton
(D) Lord Dufferin

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Answer :-A

Lord Mayo or Lord Naas served as 4th Viceroy of India from 12 January 1869 to 8 February 1872. He started the process of decentralization of finance. In foreign affairs, he followed the policy of non-intervention.
He opened up Mayo College in Ajmer for educating children of the aristocratic families.
India’s census began during his tenure. He was the first Governor General to be murdered in office by a Pathan Sher Ali in Port Blair.

Who wrote the Article “Philosophy of Bomb”?

(A) Bhagat Singh
(B) Bhagwati charan Vohra
(C) Bhupendra Nath Dutta
(D) Jatindra Nath Mukherjee alias Bagha Jatin

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Answer :- B

He wrote the article “The Philosophy of Bomb”.- Bhagwati Charan Vohra

Identify who is being talked about in the Below given Statements
A. A leader from the Christian community in Odisha, popularly known as "Utkal Gourab".
B. He was the first graduate and advocate of Odisha.
Choose the Correct option

(A) Baji Rout
(B) Veer Surendra Sai
(C) Karunakar Singh
(D) Madhusudan Das

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Madhusudan Das-A leader from the Christian community in Odisha, popularly known as “Utkal Gourab”. He was the first graduate and advocate of Odisha

Identify who is being talked about in the Below given Statements
A. He was a patriotic poet.
B. His research published as Apne Aur Sapne : A Literary Journey Of Champaran in the 1960s traced the rich literary heritage of Champaran in Bihar.
Choose the Correct Option

(A) Sanjeev K Jha
(B) Binod Bihari Verma
(C) Ramesh Chandra Jha
(D) Ram Karan Sharma

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Answer :-C

Jha was not just a patriotic poet but went to jail many times during British rule because of his involvement in the Quit India Movement.
His research published as Apne Aur Sapne: A Literary Journey Of Champaranin the 1960s traced the rich literary heritage of Champaran in Bihar.

Highest Education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence”- who among the following is credited for these lines.

(A) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(B) Sachindra Nath Saniyal
(C) Ramvriksh Benipuri
(D) Devaki Nandan Khatri

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Answer :-A

“What we see around us today is a fallen nation – a nation whose primitive greatness lies buried in ruins”- who among the following is credited for these lines.

(A) Keshab Chandra Sen
(B) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(C) Justice M G Ranade
(D) Dhondo Keshav Karve

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Answer :-A

“What we see around us today is a fallen nation – a nation whose primitive greatness lies buried in ruins”

Identify who has said this-”People must not only Hear about the Kingdom of God, but see it in the actual operation, on a small scale perhaps, & in Imperfect form, But a Real Demonstration Nevertheless”

(A) Aruna Asaf Ali
(B) Pandita Ramabai
(C) Lakshmi Sehgal
(D) Madam Bhikaji Cama

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Answer :- B

Identify whose Quote is This ”No Man should Tolerate Injustice, Whether be against itself or Against Another”

(A) Justice M G Ranade
(B) Dhondo Keshav Karve
(C) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(D) Jyotirao Phule

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Choose from the Below Given Options who among them quoted these lines- “I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.”

(A) Dhondo Keshav Karve
(B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(C) B.R Ambedkar
(D) Pritilata Waddedar

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Answer :-C

“I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.” – Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Identify who is being talked about in the below given statements
1. He taught mathematics at Fergusson College in Pune, Maharashtra, from 1891 to 1914.
2. He was inspired to campaign for women's empowerment by statesmen such as Pandita Ramabai, Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, and Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar.
3. Founded ‘Hindu Widow Home Association’ in Pune in 1896
Choose the Correct Option

(A) Dhondo Keshav Karve
(B) Jyotirao Phule
(C) Veerbhai Kotwal
(D) Anant Laxman Kanhere

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Answer :-A

Dhondo Keshav Karve (18 April 1858 – 9 November 1962) (pronunciation), popularly known as Maharshi Karve, was a social reformer in India in the field of women’s welfare.

He advocated widow remarriage and he himself married a widow.

Karve was a pioneer in promoting widows’ education. He founded the first women’s university in India, the SNDT Women’s University in 1916.

The Government of India awarded him with the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1958, the year of his 100th birthday. He organized a conference against the practice of devdasi.

Identify Who is Being talked About in the Below given Statements
1. She was called "old lady Gandhi”
2. She was shot dead by the British Indian police in front of the Police Station, becoming the first "Quit India" movement martyr in Midnapore.
Choose the Correct Option

(A) Durgabai Deshmukh
(B) Madam Bhikaji Cama
(C) Rani Gaidinliu
(D) Matangini Hazra

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She was called “old lady Gandhi”
she was shot dead by the British Indian police in front of the Police Station, becoming the first “Quit India” movement martyr in Midnapore

Identify Who is Being talked About in the Below given Statements
A. He was known with the honorific "Sher-e-Bihar“.
B. British Government declared him to be a dangerous student, a proclamation for student activists who provoked young crowds against the British Raj.
Choose the Correct Option

(A) Babu Kunwar Singh.
(B) Rajendra Prasad.
(C) Ranjit Singh Ahir.
(D) Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav

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Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav known with the honorific “Sher-e-Bihar“.
British Government declared him to be a dangerous student, a proclamation for student activists who provoked young crowds against the British Raj.
He was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from the Arrah, Bihar in 1991 as a member of the Janata Dal but joined the Congress in controversial circumstances which helped save Narasimha Rao Government in the 28 July 1993 no confidence vote

Identify the Revolt leader from Below Given statements
He was the Ruler of Kohra (estate) of Oudh (Now in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh) from 1840 to 1890 and belongs from Bandhalgoti clan of Rajput.
He was leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
He was involved in the siege of Lucknow residency and to stop Colonel Wroughton, he fought battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in Sultanpur district
Choose the Correct Option

(A) Babu Bhoop Singh
(B) Babu Shiv Datt Singh
(C) Babu Shiv Dayal Singh
(D) Babu Gambhir Singh

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Answer :-A

He was the Ruler of Kohra (estate) of Oudh (Now in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh) from 1840 to 1890 and belongs from Bandhalgoticlan of Rajput.
He was leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
He was involved in the siege of Lucknow residency and to stop Colonel Wroughton, he fought battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in Sultanpur district

Identify the Revolt leader from Below Given statements
A. He fought against The East India Company in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
B. Stadium in Faridabad is named after him.
C. A metro station in Violet line is also named after him.
Choose the Correct option

(A) Rao Tula Ram
(B) Nahar Singh
(C) Jhajj Singh
(D) Rao Bahadur Singh

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Answer :-B

He fought against The East India Company in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Stadium in Faridabad is named after him.
TheRaja Nahar Singh metro station in Violet line is also named after him

“But Man’s Duty is to try & Endeavour, success depends upon chance and Environment” – identify who among the following is credited for this quote.

(A) Bhagat Singh
(B) M K Gandhi
(C) Subhash Chandra Bose
(D) Narendra Nath Dutt

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Answer :-A