[1] In which session of the Indian National Congress was the "Poorna Swaraj” resolution adopted?
A.
Lucknow Session in 1916
B.
Belgaum Session in 1924
C.
Lahore Session in 1929
D.
Karachi Session in 1931
Ans:
Lahore Session in 1929
Explanation :
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Indian Nation Congress at Lahore in 1929 and demanded complete independence or severance of links from the British Empire. The resolution of complete Independence was passed on December 31, 1929.
[2] Who was regarded by Gandhiji as his political Guru?
A.
Lala Lajpat Rai
B.
Bipin Chandra Pal
C.
Bal Gangadhar Tlak
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866-1915) was political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. He was known as 'Mahatma Gandhi's Conscience Keeper". He founded Servants of India Society in 1905. He was the President of Indian National Congress in 1905, held at Benares.
[3] Which one of the following events did not take place during the Vice royalty of Lord Curzon?
A.
Establishment of the Department of Archaeology
B.
Second Delhi Durbar
C.
Formation of Indian National Congress
D.
Partition of Bengal
Ans:
Formation of Indian National Congress
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 when Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India. Allan Octavian Hume brought about its first meeting in Bombay, with the approval of Lord Dufferin.
[4] Who among the following organised the "All India Depressed Classes Association." in colonial India?
A.
M.K.Gandhi
B.
Jyotiba Phule
C.
Pandita Ramabai
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
The All India Depressed Classes Federation was formed at the Conference of the Depressed Classes at Nagpur on August 8, 1930. This organization was the brainchild of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who presided over this conference.
[5] The only AICC session Gandhiji presided was held at:
A.
Calcutta
B.
Madras
C.
Belgaum
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Belgaum
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of Indian National Congress in December 1924. That was the only session which was presided over by him. The session was historic as the Swaraj Party returned to the Congress fold.
[6] Indian National Congress split for the first time in its session at-
A.
Allahabad
B.
Calcutta
C.
Surat
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
The Congress split into 'Moderates' and Extrenists' after a violent clash at the Surat session in 1907. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and Sri Aurobindo; while, the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee.
[7] What was Kuomintang?
A.
A nationalist party in Japan
B.
A fascist party in Japan
C.
A terrorist organisation in China
D.
A nationalist party in China
Ans:
A nationalist party in China
Explanation :
The Kuomintang (KMT), often translated as the Nationalist Party of China or Chinese Nationalist Party, is a major political party in the Republic of China (ROC). It is currently the second-largest in the country. The KMT traces its ideological and organizational roots to the work of Sun Yat-sen, a proponent of Chinese nationalism and democracy.
[8] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Curzon
B.
Macaulay
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Bentick
Ans:
Macaulay
Explanation :
Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with the official introduction of English education in India. His Minute Upon Indian Education," published in 1835 called for the replacement of Persian by English as official language, the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers.
[9] Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Indian Nation Congress at Lahore in 1929 and demanded complete independence or severance of links from the British Empire. The resolution of complete Independence was passed on December 31, 1929.
[2] Who was regarded by Gandhiji as his political Guru?
A.
Lala Lajpat Rai
B.
Bipin Chandra Pal
C.
Bal Gangadhar Tlak
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866-1915) was political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. He was known as 'Mahatma Gandhi's Conscience Keeper". He founded Servants of India Society in 1905. He was the President of Indian National Congress in 1905, held at Benares.
[3] Which one of the following events did not take place during the Vice royalty of Lord Curzon?
A.
Establishment of the Department of Archaeology
B.
Second Delhi Durbar
C.
Formation of Indian National Congress
D.
Partition of Bengal
Ans:
Formation of Indian National Congress
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 when Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India. Allan Octavian Hume brought about its first meeting in Bombay, with the approval of Lord Dufferin.
[4] Who among the following organised the "All India Depressed Classes Association." in colonial India?
A.
M.K.Gandhi
B.
Jyotiba Phule
C.
Pandita Ramabai
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
The All India Depressed Classes Federation was formed at the Conference of the Depressed Classes at Nagpur on August 8, 1930. This organization was the brainchild of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who presided over this conference.
[5] The only AICC session Gandhiji presided was held at:
A.
Calcutta
B.
Madras
C.
Belgaum
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Belgaum
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of Indian National Congress in December 1924. That was the only session which was presided over by him. The session was historic as the Swaraj Party returned to the Congress fold.
[6] Indian National Congress split for the first time in its session at-
A.
Allahabad
B.
Calcutta
C.
Surat
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
The Congress split into 'Moderates' and Extrenists' after a violent clash at the Surat session in 1907. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and Sri Aurobindo; while, the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee.
[7] What was Kuomintang?
A.
A nationalist party in Japan
B.
A fascist party in Japan
C.
A terrorist organisation in China
D.
A nationalist party in China
Ans:
A nationalist party in China
Explanation :
The Kuomintang (KMT), often translated as the Nationalist Party of China or Chinese Nationalist Party, is a major political party in the Republic of China (ROC). It is currently the second-largest in the country. The KMT traces its ideological and organizational roots to the work of Sun Yat-sen, a proponent of Chinese nationalism and democracy.
[8] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Curzon
B.
Macaulay
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Bentick
Ans:
Macaulay
Explanation :
Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with the official introduction of English education in India. His Minute Upon Indian Education," published in 1835 called for the replacement of Persian by English as official language, the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers.
[9] Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 when Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India. Allan Octavian Hume brought about its first meeting in Bombay, with the approval of Lord Dufferin.
[4] Who among the following organised the "All India Depressed Classes Association." in colonial India?
A.
M.K.Gandhi
B.
Jyotiba Phule
C.
Pandita Ramabai
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
The All India Depressed Classes Federation was formed at the Conference of the Depressed Classes at Nagpur on August 8, 1930. This organization was the brainchild of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who presided over this conference.
[5] The only AICC session Gandhiji presided was held at:
A.
Calcutta
B.
Madras
C.
Belgaum
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Belgaum
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of Indian National Congress in December 1924. That was the only session which was presided over by him. The session was historic as the Swaraj Party returned to the Congress fold.
[6] Indian National Congress split for the first time in its session at-
A.
Allahabad
B.
Calcutta
C.
Surat
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
The Congress split into 'Moderates' and Extrenists' after a violent clash at the Surat session in 1907. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and Sri Aurobindo; while, the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee.
[7] What was Kuomintang?
A.
A nationalist party in Japan
B.
A fascist party in Japan
C.
A terrorist organisation in China
D.
A nationalist party in China
Ans:
A nationalist party in China
Explanation :
The Kuomintang (KMT), often translated as the Nationalist Party of China or Chinese Nationalist Party, is a major political party in the Republic of China (ROC). It is currently the second-largest in the country. The KMT traces its ideological and organizational roots to the work of Sun Yat-sen, a proponent of Chinese nationalism and democracy.
[8] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Curzon
B.
Macaulay
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Bentick
Ans:
Macaulay
Explanation :
Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with the official introduction of English education in India. His Minute Upon Indian Education," published in 1835 called for the replacement of Persian by English as official language, the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers.
[9] Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of Indian National Congress in December 1924. That was the only session which was presided over by him. The session was historic as the Swaraj Party returned to the Congress fold.
[6] Indian National Congress split for the first time in its session at-
A.
Allahabad
B.
Calcutta
C.
Surat
D.
Lahore
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
The Congress split into 'Moderates' and Extrenists' after a violent clash at the Surat session in 1907. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and Sri Aurobindo; while, the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee.
[7] What was Kuomintang?
A.
A nationalist party in Japan
B.
A fascist party in Japan
C.
A terrorist organisation in China
D.
A nationalist party in China
Ans:
A nationalist party in China
Explanation :
The Kuomintang (KMT), often translated as the Nationalist Party of China or Chinese Nationalist Party, is a major political party in the Republic of China (ROC). It is currently the second-largest in the country. The KMT traces its ideological and organizational roots to the work of Sun Yat-sen, a proponent of Chinese nationalism and democracy.
[8] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Curzon
B.
Macaulay
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Bentick
Ans:
Macaulay
Explanation :
Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with the official introduction of English education in India. His Minute Upon Indian Education," published in 1835 called for the replacement of Persian by English as official language, the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers.
[9] Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
The Kuomintang (KMT), often translated as the Nationalist Party of China or Chinese Nationalist Party, is a major political party in the Republic of China (ROC). It is currently the second-largest in the country. The KMT traces its ideological and organizational roots to the work of Sun Yat-sen, a proponent of Chinese nationalism and democracy.
[8] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Curzon
B.
Macaulay
C.
Dalhousie
D.
Bentick
Ans:
Macaulay
Explanation :
Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited with the official introduction of English education in India. His Minute Upon Indian Education," published in 1835 called for the replacement of Persian by English as official language, the use of English as the medium of instruction in all schools, and the training of English-speaking Indians as teachers.
[9] Which Governor General was called as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as the Father of Local Self Government' in India. In his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, Ripon recognized the twin considerations of local government administrative efficiency and (i) political education. He moved the famous resolution, known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India, to devolve financial and administrative powers to the in situations of local self-government.
[10] Who among the following was the first European to be selected as President of Indian National Congress?
A.
Annie Besant
B.
George Yule
C.
A.O. Hume
D.
Alfred Webb
Ans:
George Yule
Explanation :
George Yule, a Scottish merchant in England and India, served as the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. He was the first non-Indian and European to hold that office. He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
[11] Which of the following pair is incorrect?
A.
Comrade-Mohammed Ali
B.
Indian Sociologist- Lala Har Dayal
C.
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
Common Weal-Annie Besant
Ans:
Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider, organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.
[12] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of -
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord William Bentinck
D.
Lord Canning
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The Sepoy Mutiny started on 10 May 1857 and continued till 1858. Lord Canning (28 February 1856 - 1 November 1858) was the Governor General then.
[13] Who coined the term 'Satyagraha'?
A.
Gandhi
B.
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Gandhi
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Satyagraha is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term “satyagraha" was coined and developed by Mahat Gandhi who deployed it in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
[14] Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Quit India Movement
B.
Swadeshi Movement
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
Ans:
Swadeshi Movement
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation in augurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
[15] Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Swami Vivekanand
Ans:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the Father of the India Renaissance.
[16] Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British?
A.
Jatin Das
B.
Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
Rajguru
D.
Kalpana Dutt
Ans:
Rajguru
Explanation :
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionist from Maharashtra who was a colleague of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, and took part in the murder of a British police officer, J.P. Saunders, at Lahore in 1928
[17] Who among the following was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Pitt
C.
Lord Canning
D.
Robert Clive
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Lord Canning was an English statesman and Governor-General of India during the Indián Rebellion of 1857. For his tact and capabilities in dealing with the revolt, he was rewarded by being made the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
[18] Bardoli Satyagraha is associated with -
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
C.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Jamnalal Bajaj
Ans:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement.
[19] Capt. Saunders, the English Police Officer was shot dead by -
A.
Batukeshwar Dutt
B.
Ram Prasad
C.
Chandra Shekar Azad
D.
Bhagat Singh
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders.
[20] The partition of Bengal was revoked by the British in -
A.
1911
B.
1914
C.
1917
D.
1919
Ans:
1911
Explanation :
The decision to affect the Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The partition took effect in October 1905 and separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas.
[21] Who among the following, analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims?
A.
Syed Ahmed Brelvi
B.
Shah Waliullah
C.
Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Syed Amir Ali
Ans:
Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remained loyal to the British and was noted for his actions in saving European lives. After the rebellion, he penned the booklet Asbab-e-Baghawate- Hind (The Causes of the Indian Mutiny) - a daring critique, at the time, of British policies that he blamed for causing the revolt.
[22] The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in -
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1906
D.
1909
Ans:
1909
Explanation :
The Government of India Act of 1909-also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms granted separate electorates and communal representation to Muslims.
[23] The two states which had non-Congress Ministries in 1937 were -
A.
Bengal and Punjab
B.
Punjab and NWFP
C.
Madras and Central Provinces
D.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Bengal and Punjab
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces - Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.
[24] Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
A.
Columbus- 1492
B.
Vasco de Gama - 1498
C.
Magellan - 1520
D.
Balboa 1530
Ans:
Balboa 1530
Explanation :
Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513, becoming the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the Pacific from the New World. He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled on the island of Hispaniola.
[25] Who founded the Home Rule League in Calcutta in 1916 A,D.?
A.
Bipin Chandra Pal
B.
Arvind Ghosh
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Mrs. Annie Besant
Ans:
Mrs. Annie Besant
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.
Explanation :
The All India Home Rule League was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government. termed Home Rule, and to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire as enjoyed by Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Newfoundland at the time. On April 23, 1916 Bat Gangadhar Tilak formed The Home Rule League in Bombay.