Nicknames & Titles — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. Subhas Chandra Bose

• **Subhas Chandra Bose** = He was first hailed as 'Netaji' by Indian soldiers in Germany in 1942. • **1942** — This is the year he was first hailed as 'Netaji' by Indian soldiers in Germany. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: Known as the first Prime Minister of India; B.R. Ambedkar: Known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'; Vallabhbhai Patel: Known as the 'Iron Man of India'.

Correct Answer: C. Lal Bahadur Shastri

• **Lal Bahadur Shastri** = He was known as the 'Man of Peace' for his simple lifestyle and humble nature. • **1965** — He provided steady leadership during the Indo-Pak war of this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: Known as the first Prime Minister of India; Indira Gandhi: Known as the 'Iron Lady of India'; Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A former Prime Minister known for his eloquence.

Correct Answer: D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• **Raja Ram Mohan Roy** = He earned the title 'Morning Star of Indian Renaissance' for his pioneering efforts in social and educational reforms. • **1828** — He founded the Brahmo Samaj in this year, a significant reformist movement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Swami Dayananda Saraswati: Founder of the Arya Samaj; Keshab Chandra Sen: A prominent leader of the Brahmo Samaj; Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: A key figure in the Bengal Renaissance.

Correct Answer: C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• **Bal Gangadhar Tilak** = He was conferred with the title 'Lokmanya', which means 'Accepted by the people'. • **Ganpati festival** — He used this festival to mobilize people for the nationalist cause. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lala Lajpat Rai: Known as 'Punjab Kesari'; Gopal Ganesh Agarkar: A social reformer and journalist associated with Tilak; Bipin Chandra Pal: A member of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio.

Correct Answer: D. Mother Teresa

• **Mother Teresa** = She was given the name 'Saint of the Gutters' for her dedicated service to the poorest of the poor in Kolkata. • **1979** — She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in this year for her humanitarian work. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Baba Amte: A social worker known for his work with leprosy patients; Medha Patkar: A social activist known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan; Vinoba Bhave: Known for the Bhoodan Movement.

Correct Answer: C. Homi J. Bhabha

• **Homi J. Bhabha** = He is credited with conceiving India's three-stage nuclear power program. • **Three-stage nuclear power program** — aimed at making India self-reliant in energy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Vikram Sarabhai: known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'; A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: known as the 'Missile Man of India' and later President; Satish Dhawan: known for his contributions to space research and former ISRO Chairman.

Correct Answer: A. C.F. Andrews

• **C.F. Andrews** = He was an English missionary and educator who became a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. • **'Friend of the Poor'** — the meaning of 'Deenbandhu', reflecting his service to the Indian people. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Chittaranjan Das: known as 'Deshbandhu' for his patriotism; Annie Besant: a prominent theosophist and freedom fighter; Verrier Elwin: a British anthropologist who worked with tribal communities in India.

Correct Answer: A. Milkha Singh

• **Milkha Singh** = He was a legendary Indian track and field sprinter and Olympian. • **1960 Rome Olympics** — where he narrowly missed a bronze medal in the 400m race, solidifying his legend. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Navjot Singh Sidhu: a former cricketer and politician; Harbhajan Singh: a former Indian cricketer known as 'The Turbanator'; Bishen Singh Bedi: a former Indian cricketer, known as a spin bowler.

Correct Answer: D. Tipu Sultan

• **Tipu Sultan** = He was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore and a formidable adversary of the British East India Company. • **Tiger** — which he adopted as the symbol of his kingdom due to his bravery and fierce resistance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hyder Ali: Tipu Sultan's father and also a powerful ruler of Mysore; Nizam-ul-Mulk: founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty in Hyderabad; Krishna Raja Wadiyar: rulers from the Wadiyar dynasty who preceded and succeeded Tipu Sultan.

Correct Answer: A. Dhyan Chand

• **Dhyan Chand** = He was an Indian field hockey player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. • **August 29** — his birthday, which is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Balbir Singh Sr.: a legendary Indian hockey player with three Olympic gold medals; Dhanraj Pillay: a prominent Indian hockey forward in the modern era; Sardar Singh: a former captain of the Indian national hockey team.