Tatya Tope - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   2015-16 is being celebrated as the 200th Birth Anniversary of

a. Tatya Tope
b. Mangal Pandey
c. Rani Laxmi Bai
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tatya Tope

Explanation:

  • Ministry of Culture has been celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of Tatya Tope during 2015-16 in association with State Government of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Ministry released a Commemorative Coin of Rs. 200/- and a Circulation Coin of Rs. 10/- on Tatya Tope on the occasion of his Martyr Day.
  • He was captured by the British Forces on 07 April, 1859 and after a hurried trial for waging war against the East India Company, he was hanged to death on 18 April 1859 at Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Government of India is also considering creation of infrastructure in the memory of Tatya Tope by constructing a Memorial at Yeola, Nasik, Maharashtra and a War Museum at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in association with the respective State Governments.
  • He was born in Yeola, Nasik, Maharashtra.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tatya Tope?

1. Nana Saheb and Tatya liberated Kanpur from the British during the 1857 mutiny.
2. He captured Gwalior with help of Begum Hazrat Mahal.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- Tatya Tope captured Gwalior with help of Rani Laximibai.
- He was defeated by General Napier's British Indian troops at Ranod and after a further defeat at Sikar abandoned the campaign.

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