Quiz on Sardar Patel and on theme of Unity, Safety and Security

Quiz on Sardar Patel and on theme of Unity, Safety and Security 1. Sardar Patel strongly advised Nehru against going for arbitration to the, insisting that Pakistan had been wrong to support the invasion and the accession to India was valid. A. United Nations Security Council B. United Nations C. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees D. Israel, Palestine, and the United Nations 2. Sardar Patel was elected as the president of Indian National Congress Party in 1931 for A. Lahore session B. Delhi session C. Sangam session D. Karachi session 3. At the time of independence, Indian Territory was divided into three parts. i. The territories under the direct control of the British government ii. The territories over which the hereditary rulers had suzerainty iii. The regions, which had been colonized by France and Portugal iv. The territories under the direct control of Indian National Congress Which of the three mentioned above form the correct set: A. i, ii, iii B. i, ii, iv C. i, iii, iv D. ii, iii, iv 4. During the election for the Congress presidency in 1946, how many states proposed Sardar Patel's name for the post? A. Thirteen out of sixteen B. Twelve out of fourteen C. Twelve out of sixteen D. Nine out of ten 5. Where was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel born? A. Porbandar B. Nadiad C. Ahmedabad D. Kheda 6. Sardar Vallabhbhai was given the title of Sardar for leading a massive campaign urging the farmers not to pay taxes for their land to the British authorities. A. Kheda Satyagrah B. Bardoli Satyagrah C. Kisan Movement D. Save Land movement

7. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel learnt Sanskrit from A. Jhaverbhai B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Narhari Parikh D. Lokmanya Tilak 8. The plan of 16 June 1946 proposed the partition of India on religious lines, with over 600 princely states free to A. Choose between independence or accession to either India or Pakistan B. Stay as Independent states C. All north western states become part of Pakistan and rest stay in India D. Choose accession to either India or Pakistan 9. All but three of the states willingly merged into the Indian union, as a result of the unifying efforts of Sardar Patel, which were these three states A. Jammu and Kashmir, Awadh, and Kathiyawad B. Jammu and Kashmir, Awadh, and Hyderabad C. Jammu and Kashmir, Junagadh, and Hyderabad D. Jammu and Kashmir, Junagadh, and Kathiyawad 10. The action termed as Operation Polo was done by Indian Army to A. Secure Hyderabad into the Indian Union B. win polo world cup finals between India and Pakistan C. merge riyasat of Junagarh in India D. celebrate the victory of Indian Polo team 11. Patel is compared to Otto von Bismarck of Germany, because A. He was also an influential political figure as was Bismarck in Germany B. He was instrumental in uniting and integrating India as Bismarck did for Germany C. Both of them were first Home Ministers of their respective countries D. Both of them were first Deputy Prime-Ministers of their respective countries 12. Upon the failure of the Round Table Conference in London, Gandhi and Patel were arrested in January 1932 and imprisoned in the A. Andaman & Nicobar Jail B. Goa Jail C. Naini Jail D. Yeravda Central Jail 13. In 1930 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was imprisoned for participating in A. Salt Satyagraha B. Bardoli Movement C. Dandi March D. Non-Cooperation movement

14. Sardar Patel was freed in 1931 following an agreement signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India. The treaty was popularly known as A. Gandhi-Irwin pact B. No Tax agreement C. Anti- Tax pact D. Patel- Irwin agreement 15. Patel's arrest and Gandhi's subsequent arrest caused the to greatly intensify in Gujarat districts across Gujarat launched an anti-tax rebellion until and unless Patel and Gandhi were released. A. Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha B. Salt Satyagraha C. Indian independence movement D. Civil Independence movement 16. Who of the following was a child of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? A. Hari bhai Patel B. Hasmukhbahi Patel C. Manibehn Patel D. Kadaben Patel 17. When did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel die? A. 1950-12-15 B. 1960-09-01 C. 1971-07-22 D. 2007-01-23 18. Which among the following is a martial dance? A. Kathakali B. Mayurbhanj Chhau C. Bamboo dance D. Bhangra 19. Which state did the dance form 'Mohini Attam' originate? A. Manipur B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu 20. Between which cities First STD line of India was launched in 1960 A. Delhi and Agra B. Pune and Mumbai C. Lucknow and Kanpur D. Lucknow and Bhopal 21. The famous Dandi March was organised in defiance of which law? A. Salt Law

B. Vernacular Press Act C. Arms Act D. Pitts India Act 22. The most significant Act which declared that the sovereignty of the British Empire in India was in the hands of the British Crown was A. The Company's Charter Act of 1833 B. The Company's Charter Act of 1853 C. The Indian Council Act of 1861 D. The Indian Council Act of 1892 23. The party which observed the Black Day on July 3, 1947 against Partition of India was A. Indian National Congress B. Forward Bloc C. Hindu Mahasabha D. Communist Party of India 24. Indo-Pak border is known as A. Durand Line B. Mc Mohan Line C. Redcliffe Line D. Line of Control 25. Between which stations was the first railway line opened in India? A. Calcutta to Raniganj B. Bombay to Pune C. Calcutta to Jamshedpur D. Bombay to Thane 26. Which one of the following had drafted the 'Quit India Resolution'? A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel B. Jawahar Lal Nehru C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Acharya Narendra Deo 27. Who hailed Gandhi's call for 'Quit India' as an 'Epic Movement'? A. Ram Manohar Lohia B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C. Subhash Chandra Bose D. Jai Prakash Narayan 28. The statement, on bended knees I asked for bread and received stone instead is associated with A. Khilafat Movement B. Non-Cooperation Movement

C. Dandi March D. Quit India Movement 29. The famous movement launched by Gandhi to break salt law was A. Civil Disobedience Movement B. Non Cooperation Movement C. Quit India Movement D. Indian National Movement 30. The biennial joint multi nation naval exercise is held in the Indian Ocean is named as: A. Malabar B. Milan C. Shoorveer D. Yudh abhyas 31. Who is the supreme commander of the Indian Defence System? A. The President of India B. The Prime minister of India C. Defence Minister of India D. Defence Secretary of India 32. Who was the first woman air marshal of Indian Air Force? A. Hema kumari B. Savita halder C. Dr. Padmavathy Bandopadhyay D. Leela Seth 33. Who is the First Field Marshal of Indian Army? A. SH kapadia B. SHFJ Manekshaw C. RC Lohati D. KM Cariappa 34. The last British General of Indian Army? A. Gen. K.S. Thimayya B. Gen. K. M. Kariappa C. Sir Francis Robert Roy Bucher D. Gen. SHFJ Manekshaw 35. What are the names of the Indian stations at Antarctica? A. Gangotri and Yamunotri B. Ganga and Sangam C. Dakshin Gangotri and Maitri D. Bharat and Maitri 36. India's first nuclear powered submarine is A. INS Chakra

B. INS Shalki C. INS Shahkul D. INS Savitri 37. The "COAST GUARD" was constituted as an independent Armed force of India in A. 1978 B. 1977 C. 1975 D. 1993 38. Who amongst the following has taken over as Chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India? A. Mr. V. K. Verma B. Mr. K. M. Chandrasekhar C. Mr. K. C. Chakraborty D. Mr. Nandan Nilekani 39. Consider following statements i. Fundamental rights are part of PART III of Indian constitution. ii. There are total of 6 fundamental rights defined in the constitution. AMONG THESE CORRECT STATEMENTS ARE A. i only B. ii only C. Both D. None 40. When British Government decided to compromise over Bardoli Satyagraha, which of the following was a condition dictated by Vallabhbhai A. Kheda Municipal Commissioner must be removed B. The Government would not charge any tax for the next two years C. Gandhiji should be released from the prison unconditionally D. All Talatis and Patels would be reinstated 41. Gandhiji and Sardar Patel worked as a team in Gujarat Sabha which worked for the unity of the national cause. Gandhiji was the A. Secretary and Sardar Vallabhbhai was its treasurer B. Vallabhbhai was its vice chairman and Gandhiji was its chairman C. Gandhiji was its Chairman and Vallabhbhai was its secretary D. Vallabhbhai was Chairman and Gandhiji was its patron 42. Sardar Patel got removed which one of the following Municipal commissioner for illegally leasing the lake near the Ahmedabad railway station A. J.A.Shillidy B. F.G.Pratt C. Michael O Dwyer D. W. S. Holdsworth

43. Vallabhbhai started 43 national schools as a part of A. Civil disobedience movement B. Non-cooperation movement C. Kheda Satyagraha D. Bardoli Satyagraha 44. Gandhiji conferred which one of the following titles on Vallabhbhai after removal of punitive tax from Borsad A. Bismark of Borsad B. Sardar of Borsad C. King of Borsad D. Light of Borsad 45. After Bardoli Satyagraha Gandhiji and Vallabhbhai congratulated A. Satyagrahis B. People of the country C. Leader of the Indian National Congress D. Both Satyagrahis and the government 46. Before the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress, how many states recommended the names of Vallabhbhai for the Presidentship? A. 10 states recommended Sardar Patel and 3 states recommended Nehru B. 9 states recommended Sardar Patel and 4 states recommended Nehru C. 8 states recommended Sardar Patel and 5 states recommended Nehru D. 11 states recommended Sardar Patel and 2 states recommended Nehru 47. When was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel elected as the President of the Congress session? A. March, 1931 B. November, 1930 C. January, 1932 D. June, 1930 48. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded with India s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna in A. 1951 B. 1981 C. 1991 D. 1961 49. Why was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called as the Patron Saint of India's services? A. He was involved in restructuring India s legal services B. He was instrumental in the restructuring the Indian Administrative Services and the Indian Police Services C. He played a crucial role in the rearrangement of India s armed services D. He was instrumental in reformation of India s revenue services 50. Vallabhbhai Patel refused conditional release by the Britishers for the last rites of his

A. Mother B. Brother C. Wife D. Father 51. Our primary duty is zealously to guard our freedom against dangers from without and from within these are the words Sardar said 1. Just after India got freedom 2. After the success of Bardoli Satyagraha 3. After the success of Borsad episode 4. After the victory of congress in elections of 1937 52. Which of the following agency commented that Patel s achievement in the integration of state had won him a place in history and he would ranked with Bismarck or even higher in this regard 1. The Reuters 2. The London Times 3. The Washington Post 4. The Guardian 53. Sardar Patel brought about the integration of how many princely states into Indian union? A. 573 B. 563 C. 562 D. 556 54. Sardar Patel unified peasants in this first political campaign. The name of this campaign was A. Bardoli Satyagraha B. Kheda Satyagraha C. Non-cooperation movement D. Cahuri-chaura Movement 55. Who among the following was known as one of the triumvirate of Indian Freedom Struggle from 1948 to 1950 along with Sardar Patel and Pt. Nehru? A. Gandhiji B. C. Rajgopalachari C. Maulana Azad D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 56. Who said that "Vallabhbhai was born not a day too soon for India. But alas he died too soon. " A. C. Rajagopalachari B. J L Nehru C. Maulana Azad D. Saifuddin Kichlu

57. In the National Integration Council, reconstituted in April 2010, the number of members is A. 144 B. 145 C. 146 D. 147 58. Which of the following places is the college of defence management located? A. Dehradun B. Pune C. Chennai D. Secunderabad 59. Which state was known as North East Frontier Area? A. Mizoram B. Tripura C. Manipur D. Arunachal Pradesh 60. Which state became part of India in 1975? A. Goa B. Manipur C. Tripura D. Sikkim 61. Which city was the summer capital of India during British Rule? A. Ooty B. Simla C. Panchmarhi D. Nainital 62. Who was the only Indian Governor General? A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Rajendra Prasad C. C. Rajagopalachari D. S. Radhakrishnan 63. This regiment, raised in 1949, was the first all class regiment, made by combining the senior most battalions of four senior most infantry regiments. It is the most elite regiment of the Indian Army. Which regiment is that? A. Jammu Kashmir Light Infantry B. Punjab Regiment C. Mechanized Regiment D. Brigade of the Guards 64. The Indian Army on March 4,2012 successful test Fired which supersonic cruiser missile

at Pokhran to operationalise the second regiment of the weapon system in service? A. Agni-II B. Brahmos C. Nag D. Dhanush 65. The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in March 2012 announced to have developed a new sub-sonic cruise missile, which may be test-fired in April. The missile is called A. Nirbhay B. Abhay C. Ajit D. Arjun 66. Consider following statements A. Indian Army is organized into four operational commands, which are northern, western, southern, eastern. B. Army headquarters is situated at Delhi. Among these which are CORRECT A. i only B. ii only C. Both D. None 67. Indian Navy headquarter is situated at? A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Cochin D. Vishakhapatnam 68. The Coast Guard was constituted as an independent Armed force of India in A. 1978, B. 1977, C. 1975, D. 1993 69. The western ghats in Maharashtra is known as...? A. Nilgiris B. Sahyadris C. Cardamon Hills D. Mahabaleshwar 70. On which riverbank is Goa located? A. Narmada B. Mandovi C. Gomati D. Sabarmati

71. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden...? A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Bihar D. Uttaranchal 72. Thumba in Kerala is famous because...? A. It has several industries B. It is a rocket launching station C. It is a harbour D. It has biggest tample 73. Name the annual fair of Rajasthan that is famous for its camel trading event...? A. Pushkar Mela B. Kumbha Mela C. Sonepur Mela D. Suraj Kund Mela 74. Name the largest freshwater lake in India...? A. Dal Lake B. Powai lake C. Wular lake D. Chilka lake 75. Jhabua tribe habitats in...? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh 76. With what honour has Dr. Kalam been decorated, the highest honour that an Indian citizen can receive? A. Arjuna Award B. Padma Bhushan C. The Bharat Ratna D. Padma Vibhushan 77. The 'Satyagraha Ashram' was founded in 1921 at Wardha in Maharashtra by...? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jamnalal Bajaj C. Acharya Vinoba Bhave D. Mother Teresa 78. Which is India's first artificial satellite? A. Aryabhata B. Rohini

C. INSAT D. Bhaskara 79. Which of these is not a launch vehicle of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)? A. GSLV B. HSLV C. PSLV D. ASLV 80. Who is said to be the "Father of the Indian Space Program"? A. Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam B. Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai C. Dr. K Kasturirangan D. Prof Satish Dhawan 81. Name the oldest mountain range of India...? A. Himalayas B. Nilgiris C. Vindhyas D. Aravallis 82. The largest Buddhist Monastery in India is located at...? A. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh B. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh C. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh D. Gangktok, Sikkim 83. Which is the largest cricket stadium in Asia? A. Wankhede Stadium B. Chinnaswamy Stadium C. Ferozshah Kotla Stadium D. Eden Gardens Stadium 84. Which famous bridge is called the Gateway of Calcutta'? A. Tagore Setu B. Rabindra Setu C. Calcutta Bridge D. Victoria Bridge 85. Which of the following is credited with being the World's First Republic? A. Vaishali in modern Bihar B. Rajgir in modern Jharkhand C. Alexandria in Egypt D. Jericho in Palestine 86. From deltas to bodies of water... India is surrounded by bodies of water on three sides, the west, the south and the east. How many oceans touch the Indian mainland?

A. 1 B. 2 C. None D. 3 87. Punjab, is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'? What are the names of these five rivers? A. Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Jhelum, Sutlej B. Gomati, Son, Gandak, Damodar, Yamuna C. Krishna, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Bhima, Vaigai D. Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Luni, Mahi 88. Lakshadweep, the name of these picturesque islands off India's South Western coast comes from the Sanskrit word for which number? A. 10,000 B. 100,000 C. 1,000 D. 1,000,000 89. India has a long coastline which is serviced by more than 150 ports both major or minor. Which of these ports lies on the eastern sea coast of India? A. Cochin B. Kandla C. Madurai D. Vizag 90. India is often known as the land of rivers, with most of its major cities based on the banks of rivers. Through which of these Indian cities does the river Mithi flow? A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Ahmedabad D. Kolkata 91. Where would you find the only sanctuary of Asiatic lions in the world? A. Karnataka B. Lakshadweep C. Mizoram D. Gujarat 92. On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam built? A. Brahmaputra B. Ganga C. Sutlej D. Yamuna 93. Which states are known as Seven Sisters A. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Laddakh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura B. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bhutan, Laddakh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

C. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Orrisa, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura 94. The dance form Garba is associated with which state? A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Orissa D. Himachal 95. Name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel s father? A. Somabhai B. Vithalbhai C. Narseebhai D. Jhaverbhai 96. What was the name of the mother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? A. Ladba Patel B. Jhaverba C. Dahiba D. Maniben 97. Upto what period Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as a deputy prime minister? A. 15 August 1947-15 December 1953 B. 15 August 1948-15 December 1951 C. 15 August 1947-15 December 1950 D. 15 August 1947-15 December 1950 98. Who gave him the title of sardar? A. Gandhiji B. Jawahar lal Nehru C. Subhash chandra bose D. Motilal lal Nehru 99. I know only one culture which culture is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel talking about A. Western culture B. Indian culture C. Agriculture D. Horticulture 100. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a loyal follower of A. Gandhiji B. Nehru C. Subhash Chandra bose D. Ambedkar

101. What is the approximate height that is decided of Statue of Unity being built in the memory of Sardar Patel A. 240 meter B. 180 metre C. 220 meter D. 200 meter 102. Where is the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in International airport situated A. Hyderabad B. Ahmedabad C. Gujrat D. New Delhi 103. Where did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel has receive his early school education A. Karamsad B. Godhra C. Hyderabad D. Nadiad 104. When did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel join Quit India Movement A. 1942 B. 1940 C. 1941 D. 1943 105. On which island is the Statue of Unity planned A. Sadhubet B. Santbet C. Sharibet D. Nadiad 106. Who wrote Patel A Life? A. Rajmohan Gandhi B. Balraj Krishna C. Sikata Panda D. L.P. Singh 107. Who wrote India s Bismarck Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? A. Balraj Krishna B. Sikata Panda C. L.P. Singh D. Rajobhai Patel 108. Who wrote Political ideas of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? A. Sikata Panda B. L.P. Singh C. Rajobhai Patel

D. V.P. Menon 109. Who wrote Sardar Patel and the administration? A. Shri L.P. Singh B. Rajobhai Patel C. V.P. Menon D. Rajmohan Gandhi 110. Who wrote Hind ke Sardar? A. Rajobhai Patel B. Rajmohan Gandhi C. Balraj Krishna D. Sikata Panda 111. Who wrote Integration of Indian states? A. V.P. Menon B. Sikata Panda C. L.P. Singh D. Rajobhai Patel 112. Who wrote Reminiscenes of Sardar Patel? A. Shankar Vidya B. V.P. Menon C. Parikh Narhari D. G.M. Nandurkar 113. Who has directed the film Sardar? A. Ketan Mehta B. Basu Bhattacharya C. Arun Sadekar D. Mani Ratnam 114. Who has played the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the film Gandhi? A. Saeed Jaffrey B. Paresh Rawal C. Alok Nath D. Anupam Kher 115. Who has played the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the film Sardar? A. Paresh Rawal B. Alok Nath C. Javed Jaffrey D. Anupam Kher 116. Who wrote Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel-Bhartacha Poladi Purush? A. Balraj Krushna and Bhagavan Datar B. Rafiq Zakaria

C. A.G. Noorani D. Jinah 117. Who wrote Braille Boiography of Sardar Patel? A. Dr. A Saibaba Goud B. Rafiq Zakaria C. Balraj Krushna D. Bhagavan Datar 118. Whose diary was titled as Inside Story of Sardar Patel? A. Manibehn Patel B. Kokilabehn Patel C. Savitabehn Patel D. Sarojbehn Patel 119. At which place was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel cremated? A. Sonepur, Bombay B. Nadiad C. Karamsad D. Vasad 120. Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title of Iron man because A. he united the princely states of India B. he lead the farmers to appeal for the relaxation of taxes C. he played active role in Quit India Movement D. he withheld the status of services separate from politics