Nicknames & Titles — Set 4
Famous People · उपनाम और उपाधियां · Questions 31–40 of 80
Which musician is known as the 'Maestro' or 'Isai Gnani'?
Correct Answer: C. Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja is a legendary Indian composer widely known by the title 'Isai Gnani' (Musical Genius). He is credited with introducing Western classical music sensibilities into Indian mainstream cinema. He has composed over 7,000 songs in various languages.
Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'?
Correct Answer: D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Tilak was given this title by British author Valentine Chirol. This was because he was the first to use mass communication and festivals to challenge British authority. He believed that 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'.
Which legendary singer is known as the 'Queen of Melody'?
Correct Answer: C. Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar earned this title for her soulful and versatile playback singing over seven decades. She recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages and several foreign languages. She was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2001.
Who is known as the 'Grandmother of the Indian Revolutionary Movement'?
Correct Answer: D. Nanibala Devi
Nanibala Devi was the first woman to be arrested as a 'State Prisoner' in India. She was a courageous figure who provided shelter and assistance to revolutionary groups in Bengal. Her life story is a significant part of the early resistance against the British.
Which US President was known as 'The Great Emancipator'?
Correct Answer: C. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln earned this title for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation during the American Civil War. This act led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his Gettysburg Address.
Who is known as 'The Napoleon of India'?
Correct Answer: D. Samudragupta
Historian V.A. Smith called Samudragupta the 'Napoleon of India' because of his extensive military conquests. He was a powerful ruler of the Gupta dynasty who expanded his empire across most of the Indian subcontinent. He was also a great patron of art and music.
Which person is known as the 'Father of Indian Space Program'?
Correct Answer: C. Vikram Sarabhai
Vikram Sarabhai was instrumental in the establishment of ISRO. He believed that space technology could solve the real problems of man and society. He also played a key role in setting up the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.
Who is known as 'The Missile Man of India'?
Correct Answer: D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam earned this nickname for his significant contribution to the development of Agni and Prithvi missiles. He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was a beloved figure known for his humility and vision for a developed India.
Which social reformer is known as 'Vidhwa Vivah Pravartak' for his work on widow remarriage?
Correct Answer: C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a tireless advocate for the rights of women, especially widows. He was the main force behind the passing of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act in 1856. He also made immense contributions to the simplification of the Bengali alphabet.
Who is popularly known as 'Babasaheb'?
Correct Answer: A. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is respectfully called 'Babasaheb' by his followers. He was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of Dalit rights. He served as India's first Law and Justice Minister.