Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to Gandhi? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to Gandhi?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Subhas Chandra Bose

C. Rabindranath Tagore

D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Rabindranath Tagore is said to have first used the title 'Mahatma' for Gandhi around 1915.

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The 'Indian Rupee' symbol ₹ was adopted much later, but what was the currency at the time of independence?

A. Gold coins

B. Indian Dollar

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Correct Answer: Option C

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At independence, the rupee was divided into 16 annas, which was decimalised in 1957.

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Who was the President of the 'Indian National Congress' at the time of Independence?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru

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Acharya J. B. Kripalani was the Congress President during the transfer of power in 1947.

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The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' was established in which year?

A. 1952

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Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for music, dance, and drama, was set up in 1953.

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