Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Famous Personalities-GK

Charles Mark Correa was an Indian architect and urban planner. Credited with the creation of modern architecture in post-Independent India, he was celebrated for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and for his use of traditional methods and materials.

In his famous speech 'Freedom at midnight', the first prime minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru mentioned, "The ambition of the greatest men of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye."

Ashok Pandit is known for his outstanding performance in shooting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rasipuram Krishnaswami Laxman(24 October 1921 - 26 January 2015), commonly known as R. K. Laxman, was an Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist.

Amiya Chandra Chakravarty (1901- 1986) was an Indian literary critic, academic, and Bengali poet. He was a close associate of Rabindranath Tagore, and edited several books of his poetry. He was also an associate of Gandhi, and an expert on the American catholic writer and monk, Thomas Merton.