Nicknames & Titles — Set 3
Famous People · उपनाम और उपाधियां · Questions 21–30 of 80
Which leader is popularly known as 'Chacha'?
Correct Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was affectionately called 'Chacha Nehru' because of his great love for children. He believed that children are the future of the nation and should be nurtured with care. His birthday, November 14, is celebrated as Children's Day in India.
Who is known as 'The Bismarck of India'?
Correct Answer: D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Patel is compared to Otto von Bismarck, who unified Germany, for his role in the political integration of India. He used a combination of diplomacy and firmness to persuade princely states to join the union. He is the architect of modern consolidated India.
Which African leader is known as 'Madiba'?
Correct Answer: C. Nelson Mandela
Madiba is the Xhosa clan name for Nelson Mandela, used as a sign of respect and affection. He spent 27 years in prison for his fight against apartheid in South Africa. He became the country's first black president in 1994.
Who is known as the 'Payyoli Express'?
Correct Answer: A. P.T. Usha
P.T. Usha earned this nickname because she hailed from the village of Payyoli in Kerala and was exceptionally fast. She dominated Asian athletics in the 1980s, winning numerous gold medals. She currently serves as the President of the Indian Olympic Association.
The title 'Shah-e-Bekhabar' was given to which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer: A. Bahadur Shah I
Bahadur Shah I was given this title by historian Khafi Khan because he was often indifferent to state affairs. He ascended the throne at a very advanced age after the death of Aurangzeb. His reign was marked by efforts to appease various factions in the empire.
Which revolutionary was known by the pseudonym 'Azad'?
Correct Answer: A. Chandra Shekhar Azad
Chandra Shekhar Tiwari adopted the name 'Azad' (The Free) after declaring it in court as a young student. He vowed that he would never be caught alive by the British police. He died in a gunfight at Alfred Park in Allahabad, maintaining his vow.
Who is known as the 'Birdman of India'?
Correct Answer: B. Salim Ali
Salim Ali was a world-renowned ornithologist and naturalist. He was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across the country. His books, such as 'The Book of Indian Birds', are considered essential guides for bird lovers.
The title 'Kaiser-i-Hind' was famously returned by Mahatma Gandhi in protest of which event?
Correct Answer: D. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The correct answer is 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre'. Gandhi returned this gold medal, awarded for his ambulance services in South Africa, to protest British brutality in Amritsar. Rabindranath Tagore also renounced his knighthood following the same tragic event in 1919. This marked a major shift in Gandhi's attitude toward the British government.
Who is called the 'Mother of Indian Revolution'?
Correct Answer: C. Madam Bhikaiji Cama
Madam Cama is known by this title for her revolutionary activities abroad and for unfurling the first version of the Indian flag in Germany. She worked closely with other revolutionaries like Shyamji Krishna Varma. She advocated for India's complete independence in international forums.
Who is popularly known as 'Bapu'?
Correct Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is affectionately called 'Bapu', which means 'Father' in many Indian languages. This nickname reflects the parental respect and love the nation holds for him. He is also officially recognized as the 'Father of the Nation'.