The 'Indian Statistical Institute' was founded by which statistician? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Statistical Institute' was founded by which statistician?
A. R. C. Bose
B. C. R. Rao
C. S. N. Roy
D. P. C. Mahalanobis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis founded the Indian Statistical Institute in 1931.

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The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi after which incident?
A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
B. Simon Commission protests
C. Rowlatt Satyagraha
D. Chauri Chaura incident

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn by Gandhi in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, in which a violent mob set fire to a police station, killing 22 policemen.

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B. Sri Aurobindo
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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