Prominent leaders and their contributions including social reformers and regional figures. - Question Bank
1. Who established the 'Gopal Krishna Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs' and was a prominent social reformer?
2. Which leader was a prominent writer and journalist, known for his role in the Swadeshi movement and later as a key figure in the Congress?
3. Who founded the 'Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham' to spread the teachings of social equality and education?
4. Which leader, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, played a crucial role in the Non-Cooperation movement and later became the first President of India?
5. Who was the first woman from India to win an Olympic medal and was a prominent figure in sports advocacy?
6. Which leader was a prominent socialist and advocated for land reforms and workers' rights, serving as Chief Minister of West Bengal?
7. Who founded the 'Indian Institute of Public Administration' and was a prominent administrator and thinker?
8. Which leader was a key figure in the 'Chauri Chaura' incident and later became a prominent Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh?
9. Who established the 'Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram' to work for the welfare of tribal communities?
10. Which leader was the first woman Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh) and also served as President of the Indian National Congress?
11. Who wrote 'Gulamgiri' to expose the injustices of the caste system?
12. Which leader was a close confidante of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, known for his role in the 'Salt March'?
13. Who founded the 'All India Depressed Classes Association' and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities?
14. Which leader was a prominent Marxist ideologue and a key figure in the formation of the Communist Party of India?
15. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and played a significant role in the integration of states?
16. Which social reformer is renowned for his work in advocating for the abolition of Sati and promoting women's rights?
17. Who spearheaded the 'Self-Respect Movement' in Tamil Nadu, advocating for social equality and rationalism?
18. Which leader, a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, was known for his diplomatic skills and played a vital role in negotiations with the British?
19. Who founded the 'Brahmo Samaj' and is often regarded as the 'Father of Modern India'?
20. Which leader was a key architect of India's foreign policy, advocating for non-alignment, and served as India's first Prime Minister?
21. Who was the founder of the 'Sikh Gurudwara Reform Movement' and a prominent leader in the Akali movement?
22. Which social reformer is known for his efforts to uplift the downtrodden and founded the 'Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana' (NGDP) movement in Kerala?
23. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress, presiding over the Lucknow session in 1916?
24. Which leader was a key figure in the formation of the Indian National Army (INA) and led the Azad Hind government?
25. Who founded the 'Ramakrishna Mission' and spread the message of Vedanta philosophy globally?
26. Which leader was the first woman to hold a cabinet position in independent India as Minister of Health?
27. Who is credited with starting the 'Vaikom Satyagraha' to protest against the prohibition of lower castes from using public roads leading to a temple?
28. Which leader, a staunch advocate of 'Satyagraha', was a close follower of Gandhi and led the Salt Satyagraha in the South?
29. Who was the founder of the 'Adi Dharma' movement and a pioneer of social reform in Punjab?
30. Which leader, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, was instrumental in the peasant movements, particularly in Champaran and Kheda?
31. Who founded the 'Theosophical Society' in India and was a prominent figure in the Indian Renaissance?
32. Which prominent leader is known for his role in the assassination of John Saunders and the bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly?
33. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
34. Which revolutionary leader, known for his bravery, formed the 'Hindustan Republican Association' (later Hindustan Socialist Republican Association)?
35. Who established the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' (Truth-Seekers' Society) to fight against caste discrimination and social injustice?
36. Which leader was the founder of the 'Servants of the Depressed Classes' and a strong advocate for the rights of Dalits?
37. Who founded the 'Aravinda Ashram' in Puducherry and was a prominent revolutionary turned spiritual guru?
38. Which social reformer championed the cause of women's education and founded the Bethune School in Calcutta?
39. Who is considered the 'Prophet of Indian Nationalism' for his role in the Swadeshi movement?
40. Which prominent leader was the first Education Minister of independent India and a key figure in the drafting of the Constitution?
41. Who was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress?
42. Which leader played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement and was known for his revolutionary approach?
43. Who founded the Arya Samaj and propagated the slogan 'Go back to the Vedas'?
44. Which social reformer is renowned for his work in advocating for the abolition of untouchability and founding the 'Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha'?
45. Who is often called the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union?
46. Which leader, known for his powerful oratory, was a key figure in the Non-Cooperation Movement and later founded the Swaraj Party?
47. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
48. Which social reformer is credited with founding the Prarthana Samaj and advocating for widow remarriage and women's education?
49. Who founded the Servants of India Society to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country?
50. Which prominent leader was known for his fiery speeches and advocated for 'Swaraj' (self-rule) from the early stages of the Indian National Congress?