Indian History and World History (Part-38)

MISCELLANEOUS

Total Questions: 27

11. Raja Ravi Varma was a great painter of which of the following? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Bengal
(b) Bihar
(c) Punjab
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala

Solution:Raja Ravi Varma was a famous Indian painter, who is counted among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art.

He was born on 29 April 1848 in Kilimanur, Kerala.

He is known for his Western-style oil paintings and mythological themes, and is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Indian Art."

12. ______ fought for the rights of the Dalit community. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Krishnaji Gopal Karve
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Bhimrao Ambedkar
(d) Bipin Chandra Pal

Correct Answer: (c) Bhimrao Ambedkar

Solution:Bhimrao Ambedkar was independent India's first law minister and constitutionalist, politician, and social reformer. He campaigned against social discrimination against Dalits.

13. What was the name of the operation that led to the annexation of the Hyderabad State into India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Operation Polo
(b) Operation Unity
(c) Operation Gateway
(d) Operation Sunrise

Correct Answer: (a) Operation Polo

Solution:Operation Polo was a covert operation conducted by the Indian Army in the year 1948.

Under this operation, Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad was deposed from power, and Hyderabad was made a part of India.

14. Which monument was built in 1924 to welcome King George V and Queen Mary? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Chattri Brighton
(b) Gateway of India
(c) Bombay Castle
(d) Victoria Memorial

Correct Answer: (b) Gateway of India

Solution:The Gateway of India was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary. The foundation of the Gateway of India was laid on March 31, 1911, and it was completed in the year 1924.

Gateway of India - Wikipedia

15. Who among the following was the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1947? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
(b) Osman Ali
(c) Akbar Ali Khan
(d) Nasir Jung

Correct Answer: (b) Osman Ali

Solution:In the year 1947, the Nizam of Hyderabad was Osman Ali (Usman Ali Khan).

At the time of Osman Ali, Home Minister was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He merged Hyderabad with India by military action after Osman Ali refused to merge with India.

16. The Mysore Palace was the residence of the ______. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Palas
(b) Bundelas
(c) Wodeyars
(d) Chandelas

Correct Answer: (c) Wodeyars

Solution:Mysore Palace was the residence of the Wodeyars.

The Wodeyar dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty, which ruled the Kingdom of Mysore.

Mysore Palace - Wikipedia

17. In which year was the Currency Building in the BBD Bagh or Dalhousie area of Kolkata constructed? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1900
(b) 1850
(c) 1833
(d) 1910

Correct Answer: (c) 1833

Solution:The Currency Building in Kolkata's BBD Bagh or Dalhousie area was constructed in the year 1833 during the reign of Governor-General Lord William Bentinck.

18. Which of the following is called the 'Land of the Golden Pagoda'? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Myanmar
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) North Korea

Correct Answer: (a) Myanmar

Solution:Myanmar is called the 'Land of the Golden Pagoda'.

The Shwedagon Pagoda was constructed more than 2500 years ago, which would make it the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the World.

The whole Pagoda is gold plated, from top to bottom.

Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar

19. Which Indian monument was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799? [S.S.C. Ouline Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Mysore Palace
(b) Leh Palace
(c) Mattancherry Palace
(d) Hawa Mahal

Correct Answer: (d) Hawa Mahal

Solution:In 1799, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built an Indian monument named Hawa Mahal.

It is a five story building famous for its windows. It sits at the edge of the city of Jaipur and is made of pink and red sandstone.

Hawa Mahal | Map, Description, & Facts | Britannica

20. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born in the year________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1844
(b) 1864
(c) 1884
(d) 1904

Correct Answer: (d) 1904

Solution:Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh.

He died on January 11, 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
He was the second Prime Minister of India, who occupied the post from 9 June 1964 to 11 January 1966.

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