Who among the following is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
A. Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain and a key founder of the Indian National Congress, is revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India'.

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Question #1
The 'Muddiman Committee' was appointed to:
A. Plan partition
B. Reform the police
C. Examine the working of Dyarchy
D. Investigate Jallianwala Bagh

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Muddiman Committee (1924) reviewed the operation of the Government of India Act 1919 (Dyarchy).

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Question #2
The 'State Emblem of India' is an adaptation from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It was adopted on?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 22 July 1947
C. 26 November 1949
D. 26 January 1950

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The State Emblem was adopted on 26 January 1950, the day India became a Republic.

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Question #3
The 'Poorna Swaraj' resolution was passed on:
A. 26 November 1929
B. 26 January 1930
C. 31 December 1929
D. 1 January 1930

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Purna Swaraj resolution was passed on 31 December 1929 at the Lahore Session, and 26 January 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day.

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