Governor-General at the time of 1857 Revolt: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Governor-General at the time of 1857 Revolt:
A. Canning
B. Bentinck
C. Dalhousie
D. None
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Canning.

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Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The historic book 'Satyarth Prakash' (The Light of Truth) was authored by whom?
A. Sri Aurobindo
B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
D. Swami Vivekananda

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj (1875), authored 'Satyarth Prakash' in Hindi to advocate Vedic principles and reject later religious corruptions.

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Question #2
Who is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
A. Mahadev Govind Ranade
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C. Dadabhai Naoroji
D. Surendranath Banerjee

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India' for his contributions to the national movement.

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Question #3
Who was the Viceroy when the 'Quit India Movement' started?
A. Lord Willingdon
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Linlithgow
D. Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement (1942).

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India