GK INFOPEDIA

[1] The Governor-General who abolished the practice of Sati was – A. Dalhousie B. Ripon C. William Bentinck D. Curzon Ans: William Bentinck Explanation : Lord William Bentinck was responsible for the abolition of Sati and Thugee. Both of these customs involved death. The only difference was that in case of Sati the death took […]

[1] During colonial period, Britislh capital was mainly invested in: A. Infra structure B. Industry C. Agriculture D. Services Ans: Agriculture Explanation : Company rule in India brought a major change in the taxation and agricultural policies, which tended to promote commercialization of agriculture with a focus on trade, resulting in decreased production of food […]

[1] The Working Committee of National Congress sanctioned the resolution named Quit India’ at – A. Wardha B. Nagpur C. Mumbai D. Delhí Ans: Wardha Explanation : The Congress Working Committee meeting at Wardha on 14 July 1942 passed a resolution demanding complete independence from the British government. The draft proposed massive civil disobedience if […]

[1] Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha? A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad B. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru C. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel D. Acharya J. B. Kripalani Ans: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Explanation : The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major […]

[1] Who was the President of Indian National Congress at the time of Indian independence? A. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad B. J. B. Kriplani C. Jawahar Lal Nehru D. Rajendra Prasad Ans: J. B. Kriplani Explanation : J. B. Kripalani was an Indian politician, noted particularly for holding the presidency of the Indian National Congress […]

[1] From which of the following Upanishads the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed in Devanagari Script below the abacus of the State Emblem are? A. Prashna B. Mundaka C. Mandukya D. Ishavasya Ans: Mundaka Explanation : S4 tyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad which is one of […]

[1] Who among the following was responsible for the revival of Hinduism in 19th century? A. Swami Dayanand B. Swami Vivekanand C. Guru Shankaracharya D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Ans: Swami Vivekanand Explanation : In the 19th century Vivekananda played a major role in the revival of Hinduism, and the spread of Advaita Vedanta to […]

[1] Which Governor General is associated with Doctrine of Lapse? A. Lord Ripon B. Lord Dalhousie C. Lord Bentinck D. Lord Curzon Ans: Lord Dalhousie Explanation : The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and […]

[1] Who founded The Gadar Party in Sanfrancisco in the USA? A. Lala Hardayal B. Lala Lazpat Rai C. Azit Singh D. Bipin Chandra Paul Ans: Lala Hardayal Explanation : The Ghadar Party, initially the Pacific Coast Hindustan Association, was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Har Dayal. The members […]

[1] Which British Governor General introduced Postage Stamp in India? A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Auckland C. Lord Canning D. Lord William Bentinck Ans: Lord Dalhousie Explanation : Although the Indian Post Office was established in 1837, Asia’s first adhesive stamp, the Scinde Dawk was introduced in 1852 by Sir Bartle Frere, the British East […]