GK Quiz on Dr. Manmohan Singh, Former Indian Prime Minister

Dr. Manmohan Singh, a brilliant economist and statesman, served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. Known for his role in shaping India’s economic reforms, he is respected worldwide for his contributions to the country. Here is a fun and educational quiz to learn more about him.

Who was Dr. Manmohan Singh?

Manmohan Singh was India’s 13th Prime Minister and a renowned economist. Known for liberalizing India’s economy as Finance Minister in 1991, he also led significant reforms and programs like the Right to Information Act and the Rural Employment Scheme. A member of the Indian National Congress, Singh was India’s first Sikh Prime Minister and served as a Rajya Sabha member for decades.

GK Quiz on Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, was a renowned economist. Test your knowledge about his life, achievements and contributions through this GK Quiz on Dr. Manmohan Singh.

 

Q1. Where was Manmohan Singh born?

(a) Gah, West Bengal

(b) New Delhi

(c) Amritsar

(d) Patiala

S1. Ans. (a)

 

Q2. Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from:

(a) 1991 to 1996

(b) 2004 to 2014

(c) 2000 to 2010

(d) 2010 to 2020

S2. Ans. (b)

 

Q3. Which position did Manmohan Singh hold before becoming the Finance Minister of India?

(a) Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Finance

(b) Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs

(c) Minister of Defence

(d) Chief Minister of Punjab

S3. Ans. (a)

 

Q4. Which year did Manmohan Singh become the Finance Minister of India?

(a) 1991

(b) 1995

(c) 1985

(d) 2000

S4. Ans. (a)

 

Q5. In which year was Manmohan Singh awarded the Padma Vibhushan?

(a) 1990

(b)1987

(c) 2000

(d) 2010

S5. Ans. (b)

 

Q6. Manmohan Singh was recognized internationally for his contributions in which field?

(a) Technology

(b) Economics

(c) Education

(d) Defense

S6. Ans. (b)

 

Q7. Manmohan Singh completed his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in which field?

(a) Politics

(b) Economics

(c) Engineering

(d) History

S7. Ans. (b)

 

Q8. How long did Manmohan Singh serve as India’s Prime Minister?

(a) 7years

(b) 8 years

(c) 9 years

(d) 10 years

S8. Ans. (d)

 

Q9. When did Manmohan Singh pass away?

(a) December 24, 2024

(b) December 25, 2024

(c) December 26, 2024

(d) December 27, 2024

S9. Ans. (c)

 

Q10. Which honor did Manmohan Singh receive from Japan in 2014?

(a) Order of the Rising Sun

(b) Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers

(c) Gold Medal of Merit

(d) Samurai Award

S10. Ans. (b)