GK INFOPEDIA

[1] What was the immediate cause of the Mutiny of 1857? A. The discontentment of the soldiers B. The use of greased cartridges in the new Enfield Rifle C. The social conditions of India D. The introduction of railways and telegraphs Ans: The use of greased cartridges in the new Enfield Rifle Explanation : The […]

[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 […]

[1] “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge …….” This was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by – A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B. C. Rajagopalachari C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru Explanation : India won […]

[1] The Battle of Plassey was fought in year – A. 1775 B. 1757 C. 1761 D. 1576 Ans: 1757 Explanation : The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757. The battle established the Company rule […]

[1] The ‘Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College’ later became the – A. Osamania University B. Jamía-Milia Muslim University C. Baraktullah University D. Aligarh Muslim University Ans: Aligarh Muslim University Explanation : Aligarh Muslim University was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as Madrasatul Uloom Musalman-an- e-Hind, in 1875 which later became Mohamme-an Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College). It […]

[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 […]

[1] Which one of the following party was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose? A. Abhinav Bharat B. Azad Hind Sena C. Revolutionary Army D. Forward Block Ans: Forward Block Explanation : Forward Block was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 as a faction within the Indian National Congress. It stood for complete independence of […]

[1] ‘Dyarchy’ was introduced in the Government of India Act of – A. 1909 B. 1919 C. 1935 D. None of these Ans: 1919 Explanation : Dyarchy was the system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first in troduction of the […]

[1] In which session of the Indian National Congress was the “Poorna Swaraj” resolution adopted? A. Lucknow Session in 1916 B. Belgaum Session in 1924 C. Lahore Session in 1929 D. Karachi Session in 1931 Ans: Lahore Session in 1929 Explanation : Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Indian Nation Congress at Lahore in 1929 and […]