11. Who is known as “Garh Keshari” in Uttarakhand’s freedom struggle?
[A] Badri Datt Joshi
[B] Anusuya Prasad Bahuguna
[C] Gumani Pant
[D] Indramani Badoni
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Correct Answer: B [Anusuya Prasad Bahuguna]
Notes:
Anusuya Prasad Bahuguna, born in 1894, was a key freedom fighter from Garhwal, Uttarakhand. He opposed British practices like Coolie Utar and Bardayesh, leading political awakening in the region. His leadership and courage earned him the title “Garh Kesari,” meaning Lion of Garhwal.
12. Who was the first woman jailed from Hazaribagh during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Saraswati Devi
[B] Ramkali Devi
[C] Jamunapari Devi
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Saraswati Devi]
Notes:
Saraswati Devi was the first woman from Hazaribagh imprisoned during the Civil Disobedience Movement. She was jailed in Hazaribagh Central Jail, making her the first woman from undivided Bihar (including present-day Jharkhand) to be imprisoned for India’s independence cause. Her participation was alongside other freedom fighters like Mira Devi. Historical records do not confirm earlier imprisonment of Ramkali Devi or Jamunapari Devi.
13. Who was Jharkhand’s first revolutionary martyr in India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Buddhu Bhagat
[B] Tilka Manjhi
[C] Jatra Oraon
[D] Birsa Munda
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Correct Answer: B [Tilka Manjhi]
Notes:
Tilka Manjhi was a Santhal leader martyred in 1785 for resisting British rule in Jharkhand. He led an armed revolt in 1784 and was executed by hanging at Bhagalpur. The revolt predates other leaders like Buddhu Bhagat, Jatra Oraon, and Birsa Munda. Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University is named after him to honor his contribution.
14. Which major national movement started from Jabalpur during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Quit India Movement
[B] Flag Satyagraha
[C] Civil Disobedience Movement
[D] Home Rule Movement
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Correct Answer: B [Flag Satyagraha]
Notes:
The Flag Satyagraha began in Jabalpur as a protest against British rule. It involved the hoisting of the Indian flag as a symbol of resistance. The Quit India Movement started in 1942 mainly from Mumbai. The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhi in 1930, primarily in Dandi. The Home Rule Movement started around 1916, led by Annie Besant.
15. Who led the Adivasi revolt in Madhya Pradesh during the freedom struggle?
[A] Bhima Nayak
[B] Tantya Bhil
[C] Birsa Munda
[D] Raghunath Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Bhima Nayak]
Notes:
Bhima Nayak was a tribal leader in Madhya Pradesh during the freedom struggle. Birsa Munda was a tribal leader from Jharkhand. Tantya Bhil was active in Maharashtra and Rajasthan regions. Raghunath Shah was a king, not linked to tribal revolts in Madhya Pradesh.
16. Who edited the nationalist newspaper ‘Pratap’ during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Raghuvir Sahay
[B] Vinod Mehta
[C] Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi
[D] Saeed Naqvi
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Correct Answer: C [Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi]
Notes:
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi edited ‘Pratap’, a Hindi nationalist newspaper published from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was known for promoting social reform, and freedom movement, and he sacrificed his life in 1931 while maintaining communal harmony. The other names are noted post-independence journalists or modern writers.
17. G.G. Parikh, who passed away on October 2, 2025, was associated with which movement during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Non-Cooperation Movement
[B] Civil Disobedience Movement
[C] Quit India Movement
[D] Swadeshi Movement
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Correct Answer: C [Quit India Movement]
Notes:
Renowned Gandhian and freedom fighter G.G. Parikh passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 101 years. He participated in the Quit India Movement (1942) and was imprisoned for 10 months. He was also jailed during the Emergency and was linked to the Baroda dynamite case. He was founder of Yusuf Meherally Centre, which now operates in 12 states promoting rural industries and youth empowerment. He led a Bharat Yatra in 2005 for communal harmony and youth involvement. In recent years, promoted the zero-carbon movement and sustainable livelihoods.
18. What happened at Chauri Chaura in 1922 during India’s freedom struggle?
[A] Formation of the first municipal council
[B] Establishment of a local school
[C] Setting fire to a police station
[D] Launch of a railway line
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Correct Answer: C [Setting fire to a police station]
Notes:
In 1922, demonstrators in Chauri Chaura set a police station ablaze, killing 22 policemen. This violent incident led Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement. It was a significant turning point in India’s independence history.
19. In which city is Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, a university established during the Indian freedom struggle, located?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Kanpur
[C] Allahabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: D [Varanasi]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith was founded in 1921 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, as a nationalist university promoting self-reliance.
20. Consider the following pairs regarding leaders and their contributions during the Indian freedom struggle:
- Begum Hazrat Mahal – Led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh
- Nana Sahib – Revolted in Jhansi against the British
- Tantia Tope – Participated in the Revolt of 1857 and was executed in Shivpuri
- Motilal Nehru – Participated in the Round Table Conferences
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 3 and 4
[C] Only 2 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
- Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt in Lucknow and declared her son Nawab of Awadh (Correct).
- Nana Sahib led the revolt in Kanpur, not Jhansi (Incorrect).
- Tantia Tope participated in 1857 and was executed at Shivpuri (Correct).
- Motilal Nehru participated in the Round Table Conferences (Correct).
Therefore, pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correctly matched.
