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Quiz about Famous Indians
Quiz about Famous Indians

Famous Indians Trivia Quiz


Let us see how much you know about these famous Indians, handpicked from various fields.

A multiple-choice quiz by hellomili2002. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
352,359
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. He is known as the "Father of White Revolution in India" and the winner of Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padmashri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gandhi was called "Father of the Nation", but who was called "Frontier Gandhi"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This famous freedom fighter died as a martyr on March 23rd, 1931. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This "Mozart of Madras" is well known for his songs in India as well as abroad. His real name is A. S. Dileep Kumar. By what name is he better known? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Florence Nightingale is often referred to as "The Lady with the Lamp", but who is referred to as "The Nightingale of India"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The collapse of the space shuttle STS-107 on February 1st 2003, over Texas brought about the death of the seven members in the crew. I was one of them. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The 11th President of India who was a man of vision and aimed for the development of the country. Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam was also referred to as Missile Man of India. Can someone tell me what does A. P. J stand for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This famous South Indian actor was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. She is the first Asian to win the Pulitzer Prize for her book "Interpreter of Maladies". Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Oh! We have talked about Gandhi, Frontier Gandhi but there is also someone known as "Second Gandhi". Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. He is known as the "Father of White Revolution in India" and the winner of Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padmashri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards.

Answer: Dr. Varghese Kurien

Dr. Kurien (born 26 November 1921) is the founder of Amul Dairy. Its products have become famous worldwide. He is the architect behind the success of the largest dairy development program in the world, known as 'Operation Flood'.
2. Gandhi was called "Father of the Nation", but who was called "Frontier Gandhi"?

Answer: Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan

Khan (1890-1988) was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. While many Muslims supported the idea of partition, Khan was strongly against it. For this reason he was also considered to be anti-Muslim.
3. This famous freedom fighter died as a martyr on March 23rd, 1931.

Answer: Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh (1907-1931) was deeply impressed by European revolutions and wanted to establish Socialism in India.
4. This "Mozart of Madras" is well known for his songs in India as well as abroad. His real name is A. S. Dileep Kumar. By what name is he better known?

Answer: A. R. Rehman

Rahman (b. 6 January 1967) holds the record for selling over hundred million records worldwide and brought him into the top 25 all time top selling recording artists.
5. Florence Nightingale is often referred to as "The Lady with the Lamp", but who is referred to as "The Nightingale of India"?

Answer: Sarojini Naidu

Apart from being a singer Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) was also a renowned freedom fighter and the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress.
6. The collapse of the space shuttle STS-107 on February 1st 2003, over Texas brought about the death of the seven members in the crew. I was one of them.

Answer: Kalpana Chawla

Kalpana Chawla (1961-2003) was the first Indian woman aeronautical engineer to travel in space. During her lifetime, Kalpana Chawla won with three awards, namely the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
7. The 11th President of India who was a man of vision and aimed for the development of the country. Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam was also referred to as Missile Man of India. Can someone tell me what does A. P. J stand for?

Answer: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen

Dr. Kalam (born 15 October 1931) was such a popular and down to earth President that he was also called the "People's President". In May 2011 Kalam launched a mission for the youth called, "What Can I Give Movement", with a view to defeating corruption. Apart from being a scientist, he is also a writer, poet and Veena player. His birthday is celebrated as World's Students' Day by the UN.
8. This famous South Indian actor was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad.

Answer: Rajnikanth

Rajinikanth (born 12 December 1950) is so popular in Tamilnadu that people have erected a temple in his honour.
9. She is the first Asian to win the Pulitzer Prize for her book "Interpreter of Maladies".

Answer: Jhumpa Lahiri

The first novel of Lahiri (born 11 July 1967) "The Namesake" went on the become a major seller and also a movie withf the same title.
10. Oh! We have talked about Gandhi, Frontier Gandhi but there is also someone known as "Second Gandhi". Who is he?

Answer: Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare (born 15 June 1937) is an ex army man and a social activist who has devoted his life to fighting against corruption.
Source: Author hellomili2002

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