Freedom Movement — Set 6
Bihar GK · स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन · Questions 51–60 of 70
At what approximate age did Kunwar Singh lead the revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: C. 80
Kunwar Singh led the revolt at the age of 80. His advanced age and bravery earned him legendary status. He is often referred to as the 'Old Lion of Bihar'.
Who was the first President of India, hailing from Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He was born in the Siwan district (then Saran) of Bihar. He played a central role in the Champaran Satyagraha and the Constituent Assembly.
Who is popularly known as 'Lok Nayak'?
Correct Answer: A. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan is popularly known as 'Lok Nayak' (People's Hero). He led the Quit India movement underground and later the anti-Emergency movement in the 1970s. His call for 'Total Revolution' is historic.
Who is known as 'Bihar Kesari'?
Correct Answer: B. Sri Krishna Singh
Dr. Sri Krishna Singh is known as 'Bihar Kesari' (Lion of Bihar). He was the first Chief Minister of the state. He is regarded as the architect of modern Bihar.
Who is known as 'Bihar Vibhuti'?
Correct Answer: C. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
Anugrah Narayan Sinha is known as 'Bihar Vibhuti'. He was a devoted Gandhian and the first Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. He worked closely with Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha.
Who is the famous Hindi poet from Bihar known as 'Rashtrakavi'?
Correct Answer: D. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar is known as 'Rashtrakavi' (National Poet). His fiery poetry inspired the freedom struggle. He was born in the Begusarai district of Bihar.
The demand for a separate Bihar province arose largely after which event?
Correct Answer: A. Partition of Bengal (1905)
The demand gained momentum after the Partition of Bengal in 1905. Educated Biharis felt neglected under the Bengal administration. This led to the creation of the province in 1912.
In which year became Odisha a separate state from Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. 1936
Odisha was separated from Bihar on April 1, 1936. This occurred under the Government of India Act, 1935. Before this, Bihar and Odisha were administered as a single province.
Which organization did Mazharul Haque help found to promote Hindu-Muslim unity?
Correct Answer: C. Anjuman Islamia
Mazharul Haque was associated with the Anjuman Islamia. He was a staunch advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. He famously said that Hindus and Muslims are two eyes of the same motherland.
What was the profession of Peer Ali, the leader of the 1857 Patna uprising?
Correct Answer: D. Bookseller
Peer Ali was a bookseller. His shop was a meeting point for rebels and a center for distributing anti-British literature. He was hanged publicly by Commissioner Tayler.