Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Who for the first time described Mahatma Gandhi as "Father of Nation"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Subhash Chandra Bose

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Subhash Chandra Bose”.
Subhas Chandra Bose was the first person to refer to Mahatma Gandhi as "Father of the Nation" in a radio address from Singapore on July 6, 1944.

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In the contexts of Indian history, which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Vaikom Satyagraha ?

1. It was a satyagraha against untouchability and caste discrimination.
2. Mahatma Gandhi participated in this Satyagraha.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
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  2. B) 2 only
  3. C) Both 1 and 2
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A B C D
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  2. B) Kasturi Bhai Lal Bhai
  3. C) Jai Prakash Narayan
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  1. A) 1948
  2. B) 1950
  3. C) 1952
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