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Important Indian History GK Questions 1. The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in – the year 1469 2. In 1905, the Servants of India Society was established by – Gopal Krishna Gokhale 3. Who started the newspaper Shorn Prakash? – Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar in 1859 4. The announcement of 'Communal Award' by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald was made on – August 16, 1932 5. The British Prime Minister Atlee announced the withdrawal of the Britishers in the House of Commons from India on – February 20, 1947 6. The Queen Victoria assumed the title of the Empress of India in 1876 by – The Royal Titles Act passed by British Parliament in 1876 7. Following the passages of the famous Quit India resolution, the top Congress leaders were arrested on – August 9, 1942 8. Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa in 1893 in connection with the trial of a Merchant – Abdulla Seth 9. Which revolt was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math ? – Sanya

1. ADVERTENT(ADJECTIVE): intentional Synonyms: inattentive, careless Antonyms: attentive, contemplative Example Sentence: His advertent rude behaviour towards the younger ones will gain him no respect. 2. AFFINITY (NOUN): similarity Synonyms: liking, closeness Antonyms: dislike, hatred Example Sentence: The writing skills of the two writers reflect affinity. 3. BRACE (NOUN): support to strength Synonyms: pair, stimulating Antonyms: loosen, unfasten Example Sentence: You should brace yourself when the sand storm hits your area. 4. CONFISCATE (VERB): seize Synonyms: command, annex Antonyms: give, offer Example Sentence: The king’s army confiscated the town near the valley. 5. BALK (VERB): cramp Synonyms: dodge, evade Antonyms: aid, help Example Sentence: While my dog loves to go for walks in good weather, he will always balk if he gets the slightest whiff of rain in the air. 6. GAUCHE (ADJECTIVE): awkward Synonyms: clumsy, inept Antonyms: elegant, graceful E