Nicknames & Titles — Set 8

Correct Answer: A. Dadabhai Naoroji

• **Dadabhai Naoroji** = He earned the title 'Grand Old Man of India' for his lifelong dedication and extensive contributions to India's cause. • **1892** — Naoroji was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament, serving from **1892** to **1895**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gopal Krishna Gokhale: a moderate leader and Mahatma Gandhi's political guru; Surendranath Banerjee: a prominent early leader of the Indian National Congress; Madan Mohan Malaviya: the founder of Banaras Hindu University.

Correct Answer: B. Chittaranjan Das

• **Chittaranjan Das** = He was given the title 'Deshbandhu', meaning 'Friend of the Nation', for his dedicated service to India. • **1923** — He was a famous lawyer and co-founded the Swaraj Party with Motilal Nehru in **1923**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jayaprakash Narayan: a socialist leader known for the 'Total Revolution' movement; C. Rajagopalachari: the first and last Indian Governor-General of India; C.F. Andrews: a British missionary, known as 'Deenbandhu'.

Correct Answer: B. C.F. Andrews

• **C.F. Andrews** = He was titled 'Deenbandhu', meaning 'Friend of the Poor', for his dedicated humanitarian work and support for India's cause. • **British missionary** — Andrews was a **British missionary** who worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, supporting the Indian freedom struggle. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: C. Rajagopalachari: the first and last Indian Governor-General of India; Chittaranjan Das: known as 'Deshbandhu'; Madan Mohan Malaviya: the founder of Banaras Hindu University.

Correct Answer: B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• **A.P.J. Abdul Kalam** = He was called the 'Missile Man of India' for his pivotal work on the development of ballistic missile and nuclear weapon technology. • **11th President** — He served as the **11th President** of India from **2002** to **2007** and played a key role in the Pokhran-II nuclear tests. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Vikram Sarabhai: known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'; Homi J. Bhabha: known as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Program'; Satish Dhawan: a distinguished space scientist and former Chairman of ISRO.

Correct Answer: A. Dhyan Chand

• **Dhyan Chand** = He was known as 'The Magician of Hockey' due to his extraordinary ball control, dribbling skills, and prolific goal-scoring ability. • **Three consecutive Olympic gold medals** — He led India to **three consecutive Olympic gold medals** in hockey in **1928, 1932**, and **1936**. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dhanraj Pillay: a notable Indian field hockey player from a later era; Balbir Singh Sr.: another legendary Indian hockey player, known for his Olympic achievements, but not 'The Magician'; Sandeep Singh: a former Indian hockey captain and drag-flick specialist.

Correct Answer: B. Jayaprakash Narayan

• **Jayaprakash Narayan** = Famously known as 'Loknayak' or 'People's Leader'. • **1975** — He led the movement against the Emergency in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Known as 'Lokmanya'; Vinoba Bhave: A spiritual leader known for the Bhoodan Movement; Anna Hazare: A social activist known for anti-corruption movements.

Correct Answer: B. Lata Mangeshkar

• **Lata Mangeshkar** = Widely known as the 'Nightingale of Bollywood' for her melodious voice. • **2001** — She was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Asha Bhosle: A legendary playback singer, Lata Mangeshkar's sister; K.S. Chithra: A renowned playback singer primarily in South Indian cinema; Shreya Ghoshal: A popular contemporary playback singer.

Correct Answer: B. Madan Mohan Malaviya

• **Madan Mohan Malaviya** = Was given the title 'Mahamana' by Mahatma Gandhi. • **1916** — He founded the Banaras Hindu University. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lala Lajpat Rai: Known as 'Punjab Kesari'; Gopal Krishna Gokhale: A prominent social and political leader, mentor to Mahatma Gandhi; Annie Besant: A Theosophist, social reformer, and political activist.

Correct Answer: A. Hima Das

• **Hima Das** = Known as the 'Dhing Express', named after her home village of Dhing in Assam. • **2018** — She became the first Indian woman to win gold in a track event at the IAAF World U20 Championships. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: P.T. Usha: Known as 'Payyoli Express'; Dutee Chand: An Indian professional sprinter; Srabani Nanda: An Indian sprint athlete.

Correct Answer: A. Aurangzeb

• **Aurangzeb** = The sixth Mughal emperor, known by the title 'Zinda Pir' (Living Saint). • **'Zinda Pir'** — This title was given due to his austere and strictly pious lifestyle. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shah Jahan: Known for constructing the Taj Mahal; Humayun: The second Mughal emperor; Jahangir: Known for his memoirs and patronage of arts.