Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#706] The first plans for an Indian railway system was made by
Correct Answer

(C) Hardinge

Explanation

Solution: The first plans for an Indian railway system was made by Hardinge.

[#707] Who composed the song "Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindostan Hamara"?
Correct Answer

(A) Mohammed Iqbal

Explanation

Solution: Muhammad Iqbal was a famous poet, politician, philosopher and a remarkable academic. He was also a barrister in British India. He used poetry and songs to spread political awareness amongst the people. Iqbal wrote “Sare Jahan se Achha Hindustan Hamara”, the famous song was used as a slogan to rejuvenate the youth with a feeling of patriotism. The abridged version of the song is still sung and is also played frequently as a marching song by the Indian Armed Forces.

[#708] The song 'Jana-Gana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912 under the title of
Correct Answer

(C) Bharat Vidhata

Explanation

Solution: Jana-Gana-Mana composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali language. The song Jana Gana Mana was first published under the title “Bharat Vidhata” in Tattva Bodhini Patrika in January, 1912.

[#709] The song Jana-Gana-Mana composed by Rabindranath Tagore was first published in January 1912 under the title of
Correct Answer

(C) Bharat Vidhata

Explanation

Solution: The song Jana-Gana-Mana composed by Rabindranath Tagore was first published in January 1912 under the title of Bharat Vidhata.

[#710] To whom is the statement "Cowardice and ahimsa do not go together any more than water and fire" attributed?
Correct Answer

(B) M K Gandhi

Explanation

Solution: Cowardice and ahimsa do not go together any more than water and fire" attributed to M K Gandhi.