Famous Personalities - Study Mode
[#251] Who among the following is a social activist campaigning against child labour?
Correct Answer
(D) Swami Agnivesh
Explanation
Solution: Agnivesh, referred to as Swami Agnivesh was an Indian social activist and the founder of Arya Sabha, a political party based on the principles of Arya Samaj.
[#252] Pandit K. G. Ginde, was well known for his contribution in the field of?
Correct Answer
(A) Music
Explanation
Solution: Krishna Gundopant Ginde, better known as K.G. Ginde was an Indian classical singer and teacher. His guru S N Ratanjankar was his biggest influence.
[#253] Who fits with this description 'Indian Cotton merchant, Banker, Congressman, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi'?
Correct Answer
(D) Jamanlal Bajaj
Explanation
Solution: Jamnalal Bajaj was an Indian industrialist, a merchant, a philanthropist, and Indian independence fighter. He founded the Bajaj Group of companies in the 1920s, and the group now has 24 companies, including six that are listed on the bourses. He was also a close and beloved associate of Mahatma Gandhi, who is known to have often declared that Jamnalal was his fifth son.
[#254] Pandit Jasraj has established his reputation in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer
(A) Music
Explanation
Solution: Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 - 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres including Haveli Sangeeth and popularizing the Mewati Gharana - a school of thought in Hindustani classical music.
[#255] Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan earned distinction in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer
(A) Vocal Music
Explanation
Solution: Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1909 - 93) was an Indian classical vocalist from the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana. He was a disciple and son of Fida Hussain Khan and after a long and illustrious career was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1971.