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Who designed the place now known as Rashtra Pati Bhawan?
What was the earlier name of the place now known as Rashtra Pati Bhawan?
In which city was the fort built by the British known as Fort William?
Which industry is often referred to as the basic or key industry?
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Which architecturally styled building is the Central Railway Station of Bombay considered to be?
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Who built the Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay?
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Which city in India is often referred to as 'The Manchester of India'?
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Who founded the Brahmo Samaj in India?
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Who was responsible for laying the foundation for female education in Bombay?
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Who started a Telugu magazine devoted to social reforms?
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Which British Governor General banned Sati practice in 1829 in India?
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Who is known for starting a temple entry movement in 1928?
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Study Notes
History and Architecture
- The earlier name of the place now known as Rashtra Pati Bhawan was Viceroy's Palace.
- The non-white population in Madras lived in an area called Black Town.
- The British built Fort William in Calcutta.
- The Central Railway station in Bombay is an example of Neo-Gothic architecture.
Indian History
- S.Lal Kot was founded by the Tomars.
- Two architects, Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, designed New Delhi.
- The term "Dabashis" refers to Indians who could speak two languages: the local language and English.
- The Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay was built by the famous industrialist Jamsetji Tata.
Economy and Industry
- Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
- Joint sector industries are jointly owned by the government and individuals.
- The Iron and Steel industry is often called the basic or key industry.
- The Durgapur Iron and Steel plant was set up in collaboration with Britain.
- Information Technology is an emerging industry.
- The first textile mill in India was established in Mumbai in 1854.
Social Reforms
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj.
- In 1874, the British enacted the Widow Remarriage Act.
- Dadabhai Naoroji laid the foundation for female education in Bombay.
- The word 'caste' derived from the Portuguese word 'caste' means different sets of people.
- Kandukuri Veerasalingam started a magazine in Telugu devoted to social reforms.
- William Bentinck banned the Sati practice in 1829.
Indian Personalities
- Rash Sundari Debi wrote her autobiography Amar Jiban.
- Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar started a temple entry movement in 1927.
Law and Judiciary
- The Supreme Court acts as the guardian of the Indian constitution and protects Fundamental Rights.
- The Public Prosecutor is appointed by the State Government.
- The task of punishing the culprit is fulfilled by the District Court.
- The highest police official at the district level is the Superintendent of Police.
- Each district is divided into six to eight circles, and each circle is put under the supervision of an Inspector.
- An FIR is recorded by a Police Officer.
- The First Information Report can be lodged with an Officer in charge of the police station.
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Test your knowledge about the historical names of famous places in India with this quiz! Identify the earlier names of Rashtra Pati Bhawan, the area where non-white population lived in Madras, the fort built in Calcutta by the British, and architectural styles of Bombay Central Railway station.
