Nicknames & Titles — Set 1
Famous People · उपनाम और उपाधियां · Questions 1–10 of 80
Which Indian leader is popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
Correct Answer: C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel earned this title for his uncompromising efforts toward national integration. He played a pivotal role in merging over 500 princely states into the Indian Union. He also served as the first Home Minister of independent India.
Who is known by the nickname 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Correct Answer: D. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was given this name due to his close association with Gandhi's non-violent principles. He founded the 'Khudai Khidmatgar' movement in the North-West Frontier Province. He was the first non-citizen to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
The title 'Mahamana' was conferred upon which famous educationist and freedom fighter?
Correct Answer: A. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Madan Mohan Malaviya was given the title 'Mahamana' by Mahatma Gandhi. He is best remembered for founding the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916. He was also a four-time president of the Indian National Congress.
Which prominent leader is referred to as 'Deshbandhu'?
Correct Answer: A. Chittaranjan Das
Chittaranjan Das was known as 'Deshbandhu', which translates to 'Friend of the Nation'. He was a renowned lawyer and the founder of the Swaraj Party. He served as a political mentor to many young leaders including Subhas Chandra Bose.
Who is famously known as 'Punjab Kesari'?
Correct Answer: C. Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai was hailed as the 'Lion of Punjab' or 'Punjab Kesari' for his fierce patriotism. He was a prominent member of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio that advocated for self-reliance. He passed away following injuries sustained during a protest against the Simon Commission.
The title 'Loknayak' is associated with which Indian political leader?
Correct Answer: D. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan is widely known as 'Loknayak' or 'People's Leader'. He led the 'Total Revolution' movement against administrative corruption in the mid-1970s. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1999.
Who was given the title 'Gurudev' by Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: A. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was affectionately called 'Gurudev' by Mahatma Gandhi. In return, Tagore is said to have bestowed the title 'Mahatma' upon Gandhi. He was the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which world leader was known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'?
Correct Answer: C. Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale earned this nickname for her selfless nursing work during the Crimean War. She used to carry a lamp while checking on wounded soldiers at night. She is considered the founder of modern professional nursing.
Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
Correct Answer: A. Dadabhai Naoroji
Dadabhai Naoroji was given this title for his long and distinguished service to the Indian national movement. He was the first Indian to be elected as a member of the British House of Commons. He authored the famous book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
Which poet is known as the 'Nightingale of India'?
Correct Answer: C. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was given this title due to the lyrical quality and imagery of her poetry. She was a major figure in the freedom struggle and the first Indian woman to become President of the Congress. She also served as the first woman Governor of an Indian state.