Who composed the 'Gayatri Mantra'?

Vasishtha

Vishwamitra

Parikshit

Indra

Correct Answer : Vishwamitra

Maharshi Vishvamitra had created the Gayatri mantra. The Gayatri mantra is cited widely in Vedic and post-Vedic texts, such as the mantra listings of the Śrauta liturgy, and classical Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Harivamsa, and Manusmṛti.

Published On : June 23, 2021

Recent Updates in Indian History - General Knowledge Questions

Q .

In which year was the Quit India Movement launched, marking a significant moment in India's struggle for independence?

1942

1947

1951

1954

Correct Answer : 1942

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, during the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay (now Mumbai).

This event was pivotal in India's fight for independence from British rule.

The movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, demanded the immediate withdrawal of British forces from India and was marked by Gandhi's famous "Do or Die" speech.

The date and year of this launch are significant, as they marked the beginning of a large-scale civil disobedience movement against British colonialism.

Published On : August 8, 2024

Category : Indian History

Q .

What is the former name of Karnataka state?

Kannada

Madras

Travancore

Mysore

Correct Answer : Mysore

Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. The name was changed to Karnataka on November 1, 1973.

Published On : February 16, 2022

Category : Indian History

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The resolution demanding Poorna Swaraj was passed during which Indian National Congress session?

1926 Bihar Session

1927 Madras Session

1928 Calcutta Session

1929 Lahore Session

Correct Answer : 1929 Lahore Session

The Purna Swaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India, was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929 Lahore Session, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj.

The flag of India had been hoisted by Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru on 31 December 1929. The Congress asked the people of India to observe 26 January as Independence Day. The flag of India was hoisted publicly across India by Congress volunteers, nationalists and the public.

Published On : August 13, 2021

Category : Indian History