Easy Level – GK Questions

The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) began on March 12, 1930, with Gandhi walking from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi. He broke the salt law on April 6, 1930, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement. [[1]]

Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. He spent a year traveling across India to understand the people's conditions before launching his first satyagraha in Champaran (1917). [[1]]

The Chinese Communist Revolution culminated in 1949 with Mao Zedong proclaiming the People's Republic of China. The Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan, ending decades of civil war. [[1]]

The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States from Great Britain and establishing its boundaries. [[1]]

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille. It overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, and promoted ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity that influenced global politics. [[1]]

Sushruta (c. 6th century BCE) authored Sushruta Samhita, detailing surgical procedures, instruments, and anatomy. He described rhinoplasty and cataract surgery, earning recognition as a pioneer of surgery. [[1]]

Begum Rokeya (1880-1932) was a pioneering feminist writer and educator in Bengal. She founded the Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School and wrote 'Sultana's Dream', envisioning a women-led society. [[1]]

The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856, supported by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, legalized remarriage of Hindu widows. It challenged orthodox customs and improved women's social status. [[1]]

Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned vigorously against Sati, arguing it was not sanctioned by true Hindu scriptures. His efforts led to Regulation XVII of 1829 abolishing Sati under Lord William Bentinck. [[1]]

British free trade policy allowed duty-free import of British manufactured goods while imposing duties on Indian exports. This destroyed India's traditional handicrafts, causing unemployment and poverty. [[30]]

The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, expanded by the Nayak rulers, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva. Its towering gopurams and thousand-pillar hall exemplify Dravidian architecture. [[1]]

Mirabai (16th century), a Rajput princess and devotee of Krishna, composed heartfelt bhajans expressing divine love. Her poems remain popular in Hindu devotional music across India. [[1]]

Goswami Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi) in the 16th century. It popularized the Rama bhakti movement across North India and remains widely recited. [[30]]

Patanjali compiled the Yoga Sutras (c. 2nd century BCE), systematizing Yoga philosophy and practice. The text outlines the eight limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga) leading to spiritual liberation. [[1]]

The Indo-Pak War of December 1971 resulted in Pakistan's surrender and the creation of Bangladesh. India's victory strengthened its regional position and demonstrated military capability. [[1]]

India's first general elections were held in 1951-52, with over 173 million eligible voters. The Indian National Congress won a majority, and Nehru continued as Prime Minister. [[1]]

Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India on August 15, 1947. He served until his death in 1964, shaping India's democratic, secular, and socialist foundations. [[1]]

The Indian Independence Act 1947, passed by British Parliament, set August 15, 1947, as the date for transfer of power and creation of two dominions. Lord Mountbatten advanced the date from June 1948 to August 1947. [[1]]

The Lahore Resolution (March 1940), moved by A.K. Fazlul Haq, demanded 'independent states' for Muslims in North-Western and Eastern India. It later became the basis for the demand for Pakistan. [[30]]

Sardar Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) in Gujarat against increased land revenue. The successful non-violent protest earned him the title 'Sardar' from women of Bardoli. [[1]]