[1] Which of the following princely states did not accede to the Indian Union after independence?
A.
Hyderabad
B.
Junagarh
C.
Kashmir
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
In the independence and partition of British India of 1947, the 552 princely states were given a choice to either join the new Dominion of India or the newly formed state of Pakistan. The Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III, acceded to the Dominion of Pakistan on 15 September 1947.
[2] Who among the following did Gandhiji regard as his political Guru?
A.
Mahadev Desai
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Acharya Narendra Dev
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gandhi referred to Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political Guru. He often referred to Gokhale as Mahatma. Gokhale was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and founder of the Servants of India Society who campaigned for Indian self-rule and social reform.
[3] Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress?
A.
A.O. Hume
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
W.C. Banerjee
D.
Badruddin Tayyabji
Ans:
W.C. Banerjee
Explanation :
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885 from 28 December to 31 December and attended by 72 members. He was also the first Indian to contest the election for the British House of Commons although he lost the election.
[4] Who was the Indian women president of the United Nations General Assembly?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Margret Thatcher
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
Golda Mayer
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
India's Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was, on 18 September 1953, elected President of the eighth session of the U.N. General Assembly, becoming the first an accorded that honour. A sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, she was also the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post in 1937 when she was made the minister of local self-government and public health.
[5] In which year was the Indian National Congress formed -
A.
1885
B.
1875
C.
1901
D.
1835
Ans:
1885
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, including Scotsman Allan Octavian Hume. Hume organised the first meeting in Bonmbay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
[6] Which was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India?
A.
Masulipatnam
B.
Pulicat
C.
Surat
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Pulicat
Explanation :
Dutch presence on the Indian subcontinent lasted from 1605 to 1825. Merchants of the Dutch East India Company first established themselves in Dutch Coromandel, notably Pulicat.
[7] Who founded the Servants of India Society?
A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Surendranath Banerjee
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[8] Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a "half naked fakir"?
A.
Winston Churchil
B.
Lord Mountbatten
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Winston Churchil
Explanation :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbunder in Kathiawar district of Gujarat. The former Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) called Mahatma Gandhi "half naked fakir".
[9] C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non Cooperation Movement
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Non Cooperation Movement
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
In the independence and partition of British India of 1947, the 552 princely states were given a choice to either join the new Dominion of India or the newly formed state of Pakistan. The Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III, acceded to the Dominion of Pakistan on 15 September 1947.
[2] Who among the following did Gandhiji regard as his political Guru?
A.
Mahadev Desai
B.
Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Acharya Narendra Dev
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gandhi referred to Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political Guru. He often referred to Gokhale as Mahatma. Gokhale was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and founder of the Servants of India Society who campaigned for Indian self-rule and social reform.
[3] Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress?
A.
A.O. Hume
B.
Surendranath Banerjee
C.
W.C. Banerjee
D.
Badruddin Tayyabji
Ans:
W.C. Banerjee
Explanation :
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885 from 28 December to 31 December and attended by 72 members. He was also the first Indian to contest the election for the British House of Commons although he lost the election.
[4] Who was the Indian women president of the United Nations General Assembly?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Margret Thatcher
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
Golda Mayer
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
India's Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was, on 18 September 1953, elected President of the eighth session of the U.N. General Assembly, becoming the first an accorded that honour. A sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, she was also the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post in 1937 when she was made the minister of local self-government and public health.
[5] In which year was the Indian National Congress formed -
A.
1885
B.
1875
C.
1901
D.
1835
Ans:
1885
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, including Scotsman Allan Octavian Hume. Hume organised the first meeting in Bonmbay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
[6] Which was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India?
A.
Masulipatnam
B.
Pulicat
C.
Surat
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Pulicat
Explanation :
Dutch presence on the Indian subcontinent lasted from 1605 to 1825. Merchants of the Dutch East India Company first established themselves in Dutch Coromandel, notably Pulicat.
[7] Who founded the Servants of India Society?
A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Surendranath Banerjee
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[8] Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a "half naked fakir"?
A.
Winston Churchil
B.
Lord Mountbatten
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Winston Churchil
Explanation :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbunder in Kathiawar district of Gujarat. The former Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) called Mahatma Gandhi "half naked fakir".
[9] C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non Cooperation Movement
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Non Cooperation Movement
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885 from 28 December to 31 December and attended by 72 members. He was also the first Indian to contest the election for the British House of Commons although he lost the election.
[4] Who was the Indian women president of the United Nations General Assembly?
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Margret Thatcher
C.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
D.
Golda Mayer
Ans:
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
India's Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was, on 18 September 1953, elected President of the eighth session of the U.N. General Assembly, becoming the first an accorded that honour. A sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, she was also the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post in 1937 when she was made the minister of local self-government and public health.
[5] In which year was the Indian National Congress formed -
A.
1885
B.
1875
C.
1901
D.
1835
Ans:
1885
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, including Scotsman Allan Octavian Hume. Hume organised the first meeting in Bonmbay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
[6] Which was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India?
A.
Masulipatnam
B.
Pulicat
C.
Surat
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Pulicat
Explanation :
Dutch presence on the Indian subcontinent lasted from 1605 to 1825. Merchants of the Dutch East India Company first established themselves in Dutch Coromandel, notably Pulicat.
[7] Who founded the Servants of India Society?
A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Surendranath Banerjee
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[8] Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a "half naked fakir"?
A.
Winston Churchil
B.
Lord Mountbatten
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Winston Churchil
Explanation :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbunder in Kathiawar district of Gujarat. The former Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) called Mahatma Gandhi "half naked fakir".
[9] C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non Cooperation Movement
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Non Cooperation Movement
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, including Scotsman Allan Octavian Hume. Hume organised the first meeting in Bonmbay with the approval of the Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
[6] Which was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India?
A.
Masulipatnam
B.
Pulicat
C.
Surat
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Pulicat
Explanation :
Dutch presence on the Indian subcontinent lasted from 1605 to 1825. Merchants of the Dutch East India Company first established themselves in Dutch Coromandel, notably Pulicat.
[7] Who founded the Servants of India Society?
A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Surendranath Banerjee
Ans:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[8] Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a "half naked fakir"?
A.
Winston Churchil
B.
Lord Mountbatten
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Winston Churchil
Explanation :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbunder in Kathiawar district of Gujarat. The former Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) called Mahatma Gandhi "half naked fakir".
[9] C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non Cooperation Movement
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Non Cooperation Movement
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[8] Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a "half naked fakir"?
A.
Winston Churchil
B.
Lord Mountbatten
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Winston Churchil
Explanation :
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbunder in Kathiawar district of Gujarat. The former Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) called Mahatma Gandhi "half naked fakir".
[9] C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the 'Swaraj Party' after,
A.
Swadeshi Movement
B.
Non Cooperation Movement
C.
Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Quit India Movement
Ans:
Non Cooperation Movement
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party, established as the Congress Khilafat Swarajaya Party, was a political party formed in India in 1923 after the termination of the Non Cooperation movement. It was inspired by the conept of Swaraj and formed on 1 January, 1923 Indian politicians and members of the Indian National Congress who had opposed Mahatma Gandhi's suspension of all civil resistance on 5 February 1922 in response to the Chauri Chaura tragedy.
[10] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
A.
Rowlatt Act
B.
Minto-Morley Reforms
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Pitts India Act
Ans:
Simon Commission
Explanation :
Lala Lajpat Rai sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later.
[11] The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in -
A.
1937
B.
1942
C.
1943
D.
1945
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
The Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to secure Indian Independence with Japanese assistance.
[12] Who started the Home Rule Movement?
A.
Annie Beasant
B.
Padmaja Naidu
C.
Kamla Devi Chattopadyaya
D.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans:
Annie Beasant
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.
[13] When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made?
A.
1935
B.
1931
C.
1929
D.
1932
Ans:
1931
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March, 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.
[14] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
gasim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
gasim Bazar
Explanation :
The first factory in the interior of Bengal was established in 1651 at Hughli. This was followed by other factories at Patna and Qasim Bazar. The Correct Answer of this question should be Hughli, but since the option is not given, the Correct Answer will be Gasim Bazar.
[15] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Iqbal
Ans:
Bhagat Singh
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
Inquilab Zindabad is an Urdu phrase which translates to "Long Live the Revolution!" It was a revolutionary chant during the British rule over India. It was popularized in the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association by socialist revolutionaries such as Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, who used it to urge future generations to endorse and support the political party's rebellious actions.
[16] The split between the 'Extremists and 'Moderates' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year -
A.
1905
B.
1906
C.
1907
D.
1910
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
At the Surat Session in 1907, congress leaders split into two groups - moderates and extremists. In Surat, Extremists tried to push the candidature of Lala Lajpat Rai for Presidentship of congress and Moderates Dr. Ras Behari Ghosh to be the President.
[17] The Indian National Congress had passed the famous resolution on “Non-Cooperation" in 1920 at its session held at -
A.
Lucknow
B.
Delhi
C.
Bombay
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Calcutta
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
Gandhi urged the Congress to launch a Non-Cooperation Movement on three issues, which were; redressal of the wrongs committed in Punjab that entailed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the atrocities related to the marital laws, the Khilafat wrong and accomplishment of swaraj.
[18] The immortal national song ‘Bande Mataram’ has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya
C.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
D.
Surendranath Bandopadhyaya
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India.
[19] The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against -
A.
British mill owners and goverment officials
B.
Indian mill owners and non government officials
C.
British non-government officials
D.
Indian government officials
Ans:
Indian mill owners and non government officials
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
A dispute between the textile mill-owners and the labourers at Ahmedabad arose in 1918, about the grant of bonus and dearness allowance. The labourers wanted 50% increase allowance due to steep rise in prices. The mill-owners were ready to give only 20% increase. Gandhi was approached to find a solution.
[20] What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
A.
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.
Attacking the caste system
C.
Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
D.
Separate representation for untouchables
Ans:
Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
Explanation :
Satya Shodhak Samaj was a religion established by Mahatma Jotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression. While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule established Satya Shodhalk Samaj with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.
[21] Land Revenue under Tipu -
A.
was mainly collected through revenue officers.
B.
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
C.
was collected by intermediaries
D.
was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan
Ans:
was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
Tipu Sultan while managing his land revenue system introduced the system of collecting the rent in cash. Farming out the land was abolished and the. State undertook the task of collecting the tax directly from the peasants. State officers were strictly instructed not to harass the ryots (peasants or cultivators of the soil).
[22] Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857?
A.
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
B.
Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army
C.
A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule
D.
An effort to establish a limited Indian nation
Ans:
The last effort of the old political order to regain power.
Explanation :
Till the end of the 19th century, the British offi-cials continued to look upon the rebellion primarily as a `sepoy mutiny'. But, another British tendency was to look upon the event as ea 'Muslim' reaction. Upon this view, British had taken over power from the Muslims who made the last consolidated effort to regain their lost power and glory through the revolt of 1857.
[23] The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of -
A.
Provision of Provincial Autonomy
B.
A future Administration of India
C.
Gandhi's demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians
Ans:
A future Administration of India
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
0
[24] The Marathas were defeated at Panipat because -
A.
The Marathas did not fight bravely
B.
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
C.
The Martha army was short of food supplies
D.
The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
Ans:
The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
Explanation :
In the battle, Ahmad Shah Abdali had both numeric as well as qualitative superiority over Marathas. The combined Muslim army was much larger than that of Marathas. Though the infantry of Maratha was organized along European lines and their had some of the best French-made guns of the tim their artillery was static and lacked mobility against the fast-moving Afghan forces.
[25] What was the reason for Gandhiji's support to decentralisation of power?
A.
Decentralisation ensures more participation of the people into democracy
B.
India had decentralisation of power in the past
C.
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
D.
Decentralisation can prevent commnunalism
Ans:
Decentralisation was essential for the economic development of the country
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.
Explanation :
Gandhi's greatest contribution to the social thought of this century is perhaps his insistence on decentralization of the means of production (i.e. say economic power). According to him, large-scale industrialism is at the base of the centralization of political power in few hands.