Test: Famous Places Associated with Eminent Persons - UPSC MCQ

Anand Bhawan was the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family and the birthplace of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Trimurti Bhawan was the residence of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Bardoli is famous for the Bardoli Satyagraha, a nonviolent protest led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel against excessive taxation on farmers.

Cuttack is the birthplace of Subhash Chandra Bose, an Indian nationalist and leader of the Indian National Army.

Jalianwala Bagh is famous for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre, where General Dyer ordered British troops to fire upon unarmed Indian civilians.

Jerusalem is a holy city associated with Jesus Christ and is significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Kapilvastu is believed to be the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

Kushi Nagar is the site where Gautam Buddha is believed to have attained Nirvana or enlightenment.

Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and a Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Sabarmati Ashram, located in Sabarmati, was established by Mahatma Gandhi and served as his residence and a center for the Indian freedom movement.

Sevagram was the residence and headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement.

Waterloo is famous for the Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated.

Corsica is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Rama Krishna Paramhans.

Chittorgarh was the capital of the Mewar kingdom, ruled by Maharana Pratap.

Haldighati is the mountain pass where a battle was fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal army.

Fatehpur Sikri was founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar and served as his capital.

Ibrahimpatnam is the village where Chandra Shekhar, a former Prime Minister of India, lived in his later years.

Jeeradei is the birthplace of Dr. Rajendra Prasad , a political leader.

Kundgram is the birthplace of Mahavir, the founder of Jainism.