Famous Personalities — Set 6
UP GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · Questions 51–60 of 100
Munshi Newal Kishore, who established one of India's oldest publishing houses, was based in which UP city?
Correct Answer: A. Lucknow
Munshi Newal Kishore (1836–1895) established the Newal Kishore Press in Lucknow in 1858. It became one of the largest publishing houses in Asia, publishing books in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit. The press played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating classical literature of North India.
Which famous Indian classical vocalist from Varanasi was known as 'Tansen of the 20th Century'?
Correct Answer: D. Pandit Omkarnath Thakur
Pandit Omkarnath Thakur (1897–1967) was born in Gujarat but was closely associated with Varanasi where he served as the first principal of the Banaras Hindu University's Faculty of Music. He was called 'Tansen of the 20th Century' and was known for his powerful renditions in the Gwalior Gharana style. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Aligarh Muslim University, established the MAO College in which year at Aligarh?
Correct Answer: D. 1875
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817–1898) founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College at Aligarh in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. He was born in Delhi but his lifework was centered in Aligarh, UP. He promoted modern education among Indian Muslims and launched the Aligarh Movement for their social reform.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister who represented UP constituencies, was an MP from which UP city for the longest period?
Correct Answer: B. Lucknow
Atal Bihari Vajpayee represented Lucknow constituency in the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 2009. Although born in Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), he had deep roots in UP politics. He served as the Prime Minister of India three times and was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015. He was also a renowned Hindi poet.
Maharaja Suheldev, the legendary warrior king who defeated Ghazi Salar Masud, ruled which region of UP?
Correct Answer: B. Bahraich
Maharaja Suheldev was a legendary king from the Bahraich region of Uttar Pradesh who is believed to have defeated and killed Ghazi Salar Masud in the Battle of Bahraich in 1034 CE. He is revered as a heroic figure who resisted foreign invasion. The Indian government has honored him with a stamp and a memorial in Bahraich.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak's famous newspaper 'Kesari' influenced many freedom fighters in UP. Who among the following UP leaders was inspired by Tilak's 'Swaraj is my birthright'?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
The correct answer is 'All of the above'. Bal Gangadhar Tilak's ideology of Swaraj deeply influenced multiple UP-based freedom fighters. Motilal Nehru transitioned from a moderate to a nationalist, Madan Mohan Malaviya championed Hindu revivalism alongside nationalism, and Chandrashekhar Azad's revolutionary activities were inspired by Tilak's assertion. UP became a major center of the freedom movement partly due to Tilak's influence.
Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt, who funded the construction of several institutions in Varanasi, was known by which title?
Correct Answer: A. Raja
Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt (1883–1944) was a wealthy philanthropist and freedom fighter from Varanasi who held the title of 'Raja'. He funded the establishment of Kashi Vidyapith (now Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith) in 1921. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and donated generously to the Indian independence movement.
Pt. Kamlapati Tripathi, a prominent Congress leader, served as the Chief Minister of which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Pandit Kamlapati Tripathi (1905–1990) was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and served as the Chief Minister of UP from 1971 to 1973. He was a veteran Congress leader and also served as the Union Railway Minister. He was known for his scholarly approach to politics and was a noted Hindi writer.
Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player known as 'The Wizard', was born in which city of UP?
Correct Answer: B. Allahabad
Major Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. He is widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player of all time and scored over 400 goals in his career. His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956.
Premchand's novel 'Godan', considered one of the greatest Hindi novels, revolves around the life of which character?
Correct Answer: A. Hori
Premchand's 'Godan' (The Gift of a Cow), published in 1936, revolves around the life of Hori, a poor peasant farmer. The novel depicts the exploitation of Indian farmers by landlords, moneylenders, and the British colonial system. It is set in rural Uttar Pradesh and is considered Premchand's masterpiece and his last completed novel.