[1] During colonial period, Britislh capital was mainly invested in:
A.
Infra structure
B.
Industry
C.
Agriculture
D.
Services
Ans:
Agriculture
Explanation :
Company rule in India brought a major change in the taxation and agricultural policies, which tended to promote commercialization of agriculture with a focus on trade, resulting in decreased production of food crops, mass impoverishment and destitution of farmers, and in the short term, led to numerous famines.
[2] M. A. Jinnah, in his early political life -
A.
supported two nation theory
B.
initiated Hindu-Muslim unity
C.
imagined Pakistan as an independent State
D.
was a communalist
Ans:
initiated Hindu-Muslim unity
Explanation :
Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress (Congress) in the first two decades of the 20th century, initially advocating Hindu-Muslim unity and helping to shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress.
[3] Who among the following visited Gandhiji in South Africa?
A.
B. G. Tilak
B.
Vallabhbhai Patel
C.
G.K. Gokhale
D.
J.L. Nehru
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
Gokhale was famously a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi in his formative years. In 1912, Gokhale visited South Africa at Gandhi's invitation. As a young barrister, Gandhi returned from his struggles against the Empire in South Africa and received personal guidance from Gokhale, including a knowledge and un- distending of India and the issues confronting common Indians.
[4] In which year Salt Satyagraha took place?
A.
1929
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1932
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
The Salt Satyagraha started on March 12, 1930, with the undertaking of the Dandi Yatra (Dandi March). It was the next significant non-violent protest against the British, after the Non-Cooperation movement of 1920-22 and India's First War of Independence 1857. The triggering factor for this movement was the Brit-ish monopoly of salt trade in India and the imposition of a salt tax.
[5] Which day was declared as the Direct Action Day' by the Muslim League?
A.
3rd September, 1946
B.
16th August, 1946
C.
16th May, 1946
D.
4th December, 1946
Ans:
16th August, 1946
Explanation :
Direct Action Day also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread riot and man slaughter in the city of Calcutta which took place on August 16, 1946. The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India for planning of the transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian leadership proposed an initial plan of composition of the new Dominion of India and its government.
[6] When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the Quit India Movement' of 1942?
A.
7th August 1942
B.
30th April 1942
C.
9th August 1942
D.
5th July 1942
Ans:
9th August 1942
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement (August Kranti) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
[7] In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organizing the agrarian movement in Punjab?
A.
1905
B.
1907
C.
1909
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
After joining the Congress Party and taking part in political agitation in the Punjab, Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), without trial in May 1907. In November, however, he was allowed to return when the viceroy, Lord Minto, decided that there was insufficient evidence to hold him for subversion.
[8] Where are the traces of Portuguese culture found in India?
A.
Goa
B.
Calicut
C.
Cannanore
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
Goa is a former Portuguese colony; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa (or Old Goa).
[9] Who declared "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?
A.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
K.T. Telang
Ans:
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
Company rule in India brought a major change in the taxation and agricultural policies, which tended to promote commercialization of agriculture with a focus on trade, resulting in decreased production of food crops, mass impoverishment and destitution of farmers, and in the short term, led to numerous famines.
[2] M. A. Jinnah, in his early political life -
A.
supported two nation theory
B.
initiated Hindu-Muslim unity
C.
imagined Pakistan as an independent State
D.
was a communalist
Ans:
initiated Hindu-Muslim unity
Explanation :
Jinnah rose to prominence in the Indian National Congress (Congress) in the first two decades of the 20th century, initially advocating Hindu-Muslim unity and helping to shape the 1916 Lucknow Pact between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress.
[3] Who among the following visited Gandhiji in South Africa?
A.
B. G. Tilak
B.
Vallabhbhai Patel
C.
G.K. Gokhale
D.
J.L. Nehru
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
Gokhale was famously a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi in his formative years. In 1912, Gokhale visited South Africa at Gandhi's invitation. As a young barrister, Gandhi returned from his struggles against the Empire in South Africa and received personal guidance from Gokhale, including a knowledge and un- distending of India and the issues confronting common Indians.
[4] In which year Salt Satyagraha took place?
A.
1929
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1932
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
The Salt Satyagraha started on March 12, 1930, with the undertaking of the Dandi Yatra (Dandi March). It was the next significant non-violent protest against the British, after the Non-Cooperation movement of 1920-22 and India's First War of Independence 1857. The triggering factor for this movement was the Brit-ish monopoly of salt trade in India and the imposition of a salt tax.
[5] Which day was declared as the Direct Action Day' by the Muslim League?
A.
3rd September, 1946
B.
16th August, 1946
C.
16th May, 1946
D.
4th December, 1946
Ans:
16th August, 1946
Explanation :
Direct Action Day also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread riot and man slaughter in the city of Calcutta which took place on August 16, 1946. The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India for planning of the transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian leadership proposed an initial plan of composition of the new Dominion of India and its government.
[6] When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the Quit India Movement' of 1942?
A.
7th August 1942
B.
30th April 1942
C.
9th August 1942
D.
5th July 1942
Ans:
9th August 1942
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement (August Kranti) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
[7] In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organizing the agrarian movement in Punjab?
A.
1905
B.
1907
C.
1909
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
After joining the Congress Party and taking part in political agitation in the Punjab, Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), without trial in May 1907. In November, however, he was allowed to return when the viceroy, Lord Minto, decided that there was insufficient evidence to hold him for subversion.
[8] Where are the traces of Portuguese culture found in India?
A.
Goa
B.
Calicut
C.
Cannanore
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
Goa is a former Portuguese colony; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa (or Old Goa).
[9] Who declared "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?
A.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
K.T. Telang
Ans:
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
Gokhale was famously a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi in his formative years. In 1912, Gokhale visited South Africa at Gandhi's invitation. As a young barrister, Gandhi returned from his struggles against the Empire in South Africa and received personal guidance from Gokhale, including a knowledge and un- distending of India and the issues confronting common Indians.
[4] In which year Salt Satyagraha took place?
A.
1929
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1932
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
The Salt Satyagraha started on March 12, 1930, with the undertaking of the Dandi Yatra (Dandi March). It was the next significant non-violent protest against the British, after the Non-Cooperation movement of 1920-22 and India's First War of Independence 1857. The triggering factor for this movement was the Brit-ish monopoly of salt trade in India and the imposition of a salt tax.
[5] Which day was declared as the Direct Action Day' by the Muslim League?
A.
3rd September, 1946
B.
16th August, 1946
C.
16th May, 1946
D.
4th December, 1946
Ans:
16th August, 1946
Explanation :
Direct Action Day also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread riot and man slaughter in the city of Calcutta which took place on August 16, 1946. The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India for planning of the transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian leadership proposed an initial plan of composition of the new Dominion of India and its government.
[6] When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the Quit India Movement' of 1942?
A.
7th August 1942
B.
30th April 1942
C.
9th August 1942
D.
5th July 1942
Ans:
9th August 1942
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement (August Kranti) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
[7] In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organizing the agrarian movement in Punjab?
A.
1905
B.
1907
C.
1909
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
After joining the Congress Party and taking part in political agitation in the Punjab, Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), without trial in May 1907. In November, however, he was allowed to return when the viceroy, Lord Minto, decided that there was insufficient evidence to hold him for subversion.
[8] Where are the traces of Portuguese culture found in India?
A.
Goa
B.
Calicut
C.
Cannanore
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
Goa is a former Portuguese colony; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa (or Old Goa).
[9] Who declared "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?
A.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
K.T. Telang
Ans:
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
Direct Action Day also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread riot and man slaughter in the city of Calcutta which took place on August 16, 1946. The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India for planning of the transfer of power from the British Raj to the Indian leadership proposed an initial plan of composition of the new Dominion of India and its government.
[6] When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the Quit India Movement' of 1942?
A.
7th August 1942
B.
30th April 1942
C.
9th August 1942
D.
5th July 1942
Ans:
9th August 1942
Explanation :
The Quit India Movement, or the August Movement (August Kranti) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
[7] In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organizing the agrarian movement in Punjab?
A.
1905
B.
1907
C.
1909
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
After joining the Congress Party and taking part in political agitation in the Punjab, Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), without trial in May 1907. In November, however, he was allowed to return when the viceroy, Lord Minto, decided that there was insufficient evidence to hold him for subversion.
[8] Where are the traces of Portuguese culture found in India?
A.
Goa
B.
Calicut
C.
Cannanore
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
Goa is a former Portuguese colony; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa (or Old Goa).
[9] Who declared "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?
A.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
K.T. Telang
Ans:
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
After joining the Congress Party and taking part in political agitation in the Punjab, Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar), without trial in May 1907. In November, however, he was allowed to return when the viceroy, Lord Minto, decided that there was insufficient evidence to hold him for subversion.
[8] Where are the traces of Portuguese culture found in India?
A.
Goa
B.
Calicut
C.
Cannanore
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
Goa is a former Portuguese colony; the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961. In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa (or Old Goa).
[9] Who declared "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?
A.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
C.
Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
K.T. Telang
Ans:
Bal Gangadhara Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well remembered in India even today.
[10] The Indian council Act of 1909 was popularly known as:
A.
Parliament Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Minto-Morely Reforms
D.
The Judiciary Act
Ans:
Minto-Morely Reforms
Explanation :
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited increase in the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time.
[11] Which British Viceroy is associated with the Partition of Bengal?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Hardinge
D.
Lord Wellesley
Ans:
Lord Curzon
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
The decision to effect the Partition of Bengal announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[12] In which year did Gandhiji undertake the famous Dandi March?
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1925
D.
1935
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
Salt March, also called Dandi March or Salt Satygraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mohandas K. Gandhi in March-April 1930. It was the first act in the larger campaign of civil disobedience (Satyagraha) Gandhi waged against British rule in India.
[13] Federal form of government was introduced under the -
A.
Government of India Act, 1919
B.
Government of India Act, 1935
C.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 made provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the princely states.
[14] Subhash Chandra Bose set up the provisional Government of Free India in -
A.
Burma
B.
Singapore
C.
Thailand
D.
Indonesia
Ans:
Singapore
Explanation :
Azad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India was an Indian provisional government established in Singapore in 1943. It was a part of a political movement originating in the 1940s outside of India with the purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British Rule.
[15] Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam?
A.
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
C. Rajagopalachari
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy NaIcker
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist, who started the Self-Respect Movement or the Dravidian Movement and proposed the creation of an independent state called Dravida Nadu, comprising the states of South India.
[16] Aurobindo was arrested in connection with -
A.
Alipore Bomb Case
B.
Kolhapur Bomb Case
C.
Lahore Conspiracy Case
D.
Kakori Case
Ans:
Alipore Bomb Case
Explanation :
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. He was acquitted in the ensuing trial and released after a year of isolated incarceration.
[17] The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
Nehru and Ambedkar
B.
Gandhi and Ambedkar
C.
Malaviya and Ambedkar
D.
Gandhi and Nehru
Ans:
Gandhi and Ambedkar
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
The Poona Pact refers to an agreement between Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The pact resulted from the communal award made by the British government which allotted seats in the various legislatures of India to the different com munities.
[18] Who gave the title of Sardar" to Ballabh Bhai Patel?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Vinoba Bhave
C.
Women of Bardoli
D.
Peasants of Gujrat
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
It was after the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 that Vallabh Bhai Patel began to be called Sardar by his colleagues and followers. It was at that time that Mahatma Gandhi conferred him the title of "SARDAR”.
[19] The Gandhi's 'Dandi March' was a part of -
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Home Rule League
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
The Salt March, also mainly known as the Salt Satyagraha, began with the Dandi March on 12 March 1930. It was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India, and triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.
[20] Find the incorrect match among the -
A.
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
B.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Ambedkar University
C.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru University
D.
Madan Mohan Malviya - Banaras Hindu University
Ans:
Sir Syed Murtza Khan - Aligarh Muslim University
Explanation :
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the famous Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social, scientific, and economic development of Indian Muslims. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he remained loyal to the British Empire and was noted for his actions in saving European lives.
[21] The battle of Plessey was fought between -
A.
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
B.
None of the options
C.
Mir Kasim and Robert Clive.
D.
Mir Jafar and Robert Clive
Ans:
Sirajudduala and Robert Clive.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plessey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June 1757. It resulted in a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab and his French allies and the establishment of the Company rule in Bengal.
[22] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
D.N. Wacha
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
Firozshah Mehta
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji, also known as the Grand Old an of India, was the first Indian and Asian to be a British Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895.
[23] Gandhiji's 'Satyagraha' meant an attachment to the following two elements -
A.
Knowledge and religion
B.
Truth and non-violence
C.
Truth and chastity
D.
Love of motherland and hate for colonial masters
Ans:
Truth and non-violence
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
To Gandhi, Satyagraha meant attachment to truth, and, therefore, truth-force or love-force. It was a particular form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. It was critical to Gandhi's understanding of and faith in non-violence and went far beyond mere "passive resistance.”
[24] Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
A.
Acharya Narendra Dev
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
The Arya Samaj (Noble Society) was founded in Bombay by Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the infallibility of the Vedas.
[25] During whose Viceroyalty, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Harding
C.
Lord Lytton
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Harding
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.
Explanation :
During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911 George V, the then ruling Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, announced that the capital of India would be shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Charles Harding who was the viceroy of India during 1910-1916 oversaw the actual transfer of capital in 1912.