Question

Which one of the following was established by Sir Mirza Ismail in the Mysore state?
a)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
b)Glass Factory
c)Porcelain Factory
d)All of these

Answer 1

Hint: Sir Mirza Ismail is known as the architect of modern Mysore city. He was the student of Sir M Vishwesraiyya. He was also behind the establishment of different industries in Mysore.

Complete answer: Sir Mirza Ismail was the Diwan of three kingdoms in pre-Independence India. He first served as the Diwan of Jaipur, then he served as the Diwan of Mysore and lastly, he served as the Diwan of Hyderabad. He is credited with the formation of the new Mysore city, and the modern Mysore was mostly designed by Sir Mirza Ismail.
a)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was established in 1941 on the advice of Sir Mirza Ismail. Hence, it can be credited to him but he had no direct involvement in the establishment of HAL. So, it might be the correct option.
b)Glass Factory: The Glass factory in Mysore was established by Sir Mirza Ismail to outrun the rivalling British industries that imported goods I to India. So, it might be the correct option.
c)Porcelain Factory: The Porcelain factory in Mysore was established by Sir Mirza Ismail to outrun the rivalling British industries that imported goods I to India. So, it might be the correct option.
d)All of these: Since all the above options are correct, this option is the most probable answer to the question. So, it is the correct option.
Therefore, option d is correct.

Note: Sir Mirza Ismail had designed several architectural structures such as the Townhall of Mysore. He was also praised and accredited by the Indian Nobel Laureate Chandrasekhar Venkata Raman.