Who among the following British officials was killed in Pune in 1897 by the Chapekar brothers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question
Who among the following British officials was killed in Pune in 1897 by the Chapekar brothers?
A. Arthur Wellesley
B. Curzon Wyllie
C. John Saunders
D. W. C. Rand
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Damodar and Balkrishna Chapekar assassinated Plague Commissioner W. C. Rand and Lieutenant Ayerst due to the military's tyrannical enforcement of anti-plague measures in Pune.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'First Anglo-Sikh War' ended with which treaty?
A. Treaty of Bhyrowal
B. Treaty of Peshawar
C. Treaty of Amritsar
D. Treaty of Lahore
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46) ended with the Treaty of Lahore, reducing Sikh territory and installing a British resident.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2
The 'Indigo Commission' (1860) was set up after the:
A. Pabna uprising
B. Deccan riots
C. Indigo revolt
D. Santhal rebellion
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indigo Commission was appointed in 1860 to investigate the grievances of indigo cultivators in Bengal.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3
Who was the first Law Minister of India?
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Sardar Patel
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Maulana Azad
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for History GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of independent India.
This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Explore All Modern History of India MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Modern History of India 2144 Medieval History of India 1230
Explore Subjects
Accountancy and Statistics 3179 Economy GK 2220 English 15164 Computer 5279 Current Affairs 575
Practice Mix
Which of the following is an indirect tax in India?
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is the:
A person faces north. He turns 45° left, then 90° right, then 45° left. Which direction is he facing?
Under the Income Tax Act, the 'TDS' on the sale of an immovable property (other than agricultural land) by a resident is governed by which section, and what is the rate?
In 'Piecemeal Distribution' during dissolution, the first priority for payment of outside liabilities is: