[1] After the Bardoli Satyagraha, the title of 'Sardar to Vallabhbhai Patel was given by -
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Motilal Nehru
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. Its successve rise to Vallabhbhai Patel as one of the greatest leaders of the independence struggle.
[2] Who was in favour of a partyless democracy?
A.
Jai Prakash Narain
B.
Bhupendra Nath Dutta
C.
M.N. Roy
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jai Prakash Narain
Explanation :
In India, two great leaders, M.N. Roy and Jayaprakash Narayan, have at different times advocated partyless democracy. Jayprakash Narayan never held a formal position in the government, but remained a leading political personality operating outside party politics.
[3] Provincial autonomy was introduced in India by the -
A.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.
Govenmment of India Act, 1919
C.
Government of India Act, 1935
D.
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The most significant aspects of the Government of India Act 1935 were: the grant of a large measure of autonomy to the provinces of British India (ending the system of dyarchy introduced by the Government of India Act 1919) and provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the "princely states.
[4] The first to come and last to leave India were -
A.
The Portuguese
B.
The French
C.
The English
D.
The Dutch
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
The first Portuguese encounter with India was on May 20, 1498 when Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on Malabar Coast. The Portuguese State of India was established in 1505 as a viceroyalty of the Kingdom of Portugal, six years after the discovery of a sea route between Portugal and India, to serve as the plenipotentiary governing body of a string of Portuguese for tresses and colonies overseas.
[5] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Lord Curzon
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lord Macaulay
D.
Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
Lord Macaulay
Explanation :
Macaulay was Secretary to the Board of Control under Lord Grey from 1832 until 1833. After the passing of the Government of India Act 1833, he was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor General's Council. He went to India in 1834.
[6] Name the important French possession in India.
A.
Goa
B.
Pondicherry
C.
Daman
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Pondicherry is a Union Territory of India formed out of four enclaves of former French India and named for the largest, Pondicherry. The French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry in 1674. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India.
[7] When and which Governor-General decided to make English the medium of instruction in India?
A.
1805-Lord Wellesley
B.
1845-Lord Hardinge
C.
1835-Lord William Bentick
D.
1850-Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
1835-Lord William Bentick
Explanation :
The English Education Act 1835 was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by William Bentinck, the then Goernor-General of British India to reallocate funds East India Company was required by the British Parliament to spend on education and literature in India.
[8] Who among the following, is acknowledged as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in India?
A.
Rippon
B.
Mayo
C.
Lytton
D.
Curzon
Ans:
Rippon
Explanation :
The real benchmarking of the government policy on decentralization in India is attributed to Lord Ripon who, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government: (i) administrative efficiency and political education.
[9] The Congress adopted the Quit India Resolution' in the year -
A.
1940
B.
1938
C.
1946
D.
1942
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the state of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj was a major episode of civil disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. Its successve rise to Vallabhbhai Patel as one of the greatest leaders of the independence struggle.
[2] Who was in favour of a partyless democracy?
A.
Jai Prakash Narain
B.
Bhupendra Nath Dutta
C.
M.N. Roy
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jai Prakash Narain
Explanation :
In India, two great leaders, M.N. Roy and Jayaprakash Narayan, have at different times advocated partyless democracy. Jayprakash Narayan never held a formal position in the government, but remained a leading political personality operating outside party politics.
[3] Provincial autonomy was introduced in India by the -
A.
Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.
Govenmment of India Act, 1919
C.
Government of India Act, 1935
D.
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation :
The most significant aspects of the Government of India Act 1935 were: the grant of a large measure of autonomy to the provinces of British India (ending the system of dyarchy introduced by the Government of India Act 1919) and provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the "princely states.
[4] The first to come and last to leave India were -
A.
The Portuguese
B.
The French
C.
The English
D.
The Dutch
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
The first Portuguese encounter with India was on May 20, 1498 when Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on Malabar Coast. The Portuguese State of India was established in 1505 as a viceroyalty of the Kingdom of Portugal, six years after the discovery of a sea route between Portugal and India, to serve as the plenipotentiary governing body of a string of Portuguese for tresses and colonies overseas.
[5] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Lord Curzon
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lord Macaulay
D.
Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
Lord Macaulay
Explanation :
Macaulay was Secretary to the Board of Control under Lord Grey from 1832 until 1833. After the passing of the Government of India Act 1833, he was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor General's Council. He went to India in 1834.
[6] Name the important French possession in India.
A.
Goa
B.
Pondicherry
C.
Daman
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Pondicherry is a Union Territory of India formed out of four enclaves of former French India and named for the largest, Pondicherry. The French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry in 1674. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India.
[7] When and which Governor-General decided to make English the medium of instruction in India?
A.
1805-Lord Wellesley
B.
1845-Lord Hardinge
C.
1835-Lord William Bentick
D.
1850-Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
1835-Lord William Bentick
Explanation :
The English Education Act 1835 was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by William Bentinck, the then Goernor-General of British India to reallocate funds East India Company was required by the British Parliament to spend on education and literature in India.
[8] Who among the following, is acknowledged as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in India?
A.
Rippon
B.
Mayo
C.
Lytton
D.
Curzon
Ans:
Rippon
Explanation :
The real benchmarking of the government policy on decentralization in India is attributed to Lord Ripon who, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government: (i) administrative efficiency and political education.
[9] The Congress adopted the Quit India Resolution' in the year -
A.
1940
B.
1938
C.
1946
D.
1942
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
The most significant aspects of the Government of India Act 1935 were: the grant of a large measure of autonomy to the provinces of British India (ending the system of dyarchy introduced by the Government of India Act 1919) and provision for the establishment of a "Federation of India", to be made up of both British India and some or all of the "princely states.
[4] The first to come and last to leave India were -
A.
The Portuguese
B.
The French
C.
The English
D.
The Dutch
Ans:
The Portuguese
Explanation :
The first Portuguese encounter with India was on May 20, 1498 when Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on Malabar Coast. The Portuguese State of India was established in 1505 as a viceroyalty of the Kingdom of Portugal, six years after the discovery of a sea route between Portugal and India, to serve as the plenipotentiary governing body of a string of Portuguese for tresses and colonies overseas.
[5] English education was introduced in India by -
A.
Lord Curzon
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lord Macaulay
D.
Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
Lord Macaulay
Explanation :
Macaulay was Secretary to the Board of Control under Lord Grey from 1832 until 1833. After the passing of the Government of India Act 1833, he was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor General's Council. He went to India in 1834.
[6] Name the important French possession in India.
A.
Goa
B.
Pondicherry
C.
Daman
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Pondicherry is a Union Territory of India formed out of four enclaves of former French India and named for the largest, Pondicherry. The French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry in 1674. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India.
[7] When and which Governor-General decided to make English the medium of instruction in India?
A.
1805-Lord Wellesley
B.
1845-Lord Hardinge
C.
1835-Lord William Bentick
D.
1850-Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
1835-Lord William Bentick
Explanation :
The English Education Act 1835 was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by William Bentinck, the then Goernor-General of British India to reallocate funds East India Company was required by the British Parliament to spend on education and literature in India.
[8] Who among the following, is acknowledged as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in India?
A.
Rippon
B.
Mayo
C.
Lytton
D.
Curzon
Ans:
Rippon
Explanation :
The real benchmarking of the government policy on decentralization in India is attributed to Lord Ripon who, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government: (i) administrative efficiency and political education.
[9] The Congress adopted the Quit India Resolution' in the year -
A.
1940
B.
1938
C.
1946
D.
1942
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Macaulay was Secretary to the Board of Control under Lord Grey from 1832 until 1833. After the passing of the Government of India Act 1833, he was appointed as the first Law Member of the Governor General's Council. He went to India in 1834.
[6] Name the important French possession in India.
A.
Goa
B.
Pondicherry
C.
Daman
D.
Cochin
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Pondicherry is a Union Territory of India formed out of four enclaves of former French India and named for the largest, Pondicherry. The French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry in 1674. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India.
[7] When and which Governor-General decided to make English the medium of instruction in India?
A.
1805-Lord Wellesley
B.
1845-Lord Hardinge
C.
1835-Lord William Bentick
D.
1850-Lord Dalhousie
Ans:
1835-Lord William Bentick
Explanation :
The English Education Act 1835 was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by William Bentinck, the then Goernor-General of British India to reallocate funds East India Company was required by the British Parliament to spend on education and literature in India.
[8] Who among the following, is acknowledged as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in India?
A.
Rippon
B.
Mayo
C.
Lytton
D.
Curzon
Ans:
Rippon
Explanation :
The real benchmarking of the government policy on decentralization in India is attributed to Lord Ripon who, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government: (i) administrative efficiency and political education.
[9] The Congress adopted the Quit India Resolution' in the year -
A.
1940
B.
1938
C.
1946
D.
1942
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
The English Education Act 1835 was a legislative Act of the Council of India in 1835 giving effect to a decision in 1835 by William Bentinck, the then Goernor-General of British India to reallocate funds East India Company was required by the British Parliament to spend on education and literature in India.
[8] Who among the following, is acknowledged as the pioneer of Local Self-Government in India?
A.
Rippon
B.
Mayo
C.
Lytton
D.
Curzon
Ans:
Rippon
Explanation :
The real benchmarking of the government policy on decentralization in India is attributed to Lord Ripon who, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognized the twin considerations of local government: (i) administrative efficiency and political education.
[9] The Congress adopted the Quit India Resolution' in the year -
A.
1940
B.
1938
C.
1946
D.
1942
Ans:
1942
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
On August 8, 1942 the Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). In his Quit India speech that day at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, Gandhi told Indians to follow non-violent civil disobedience.
[10] The Aslatic society of Bengal (founded in 1784) owes its origin to -
A.
Warren Hastings
B.
Sir William Jones
C.
Sir James Mackintosh
D.
James Princep
Ans:
Sir William Jones
Explanation :
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones on January 15, 1784 in a meeting presided over by Sir Robert Chambers, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Fort William in Calcutta, then capital of the British Raj, to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research.
[11] Gandhiji's movement of boycotting the foreign goods aimed at -
A.
Full independence
B.
Creating anti-British sentiment
C.
Promotion of welfare state
D.
Promotion of cottage industries
Ans:
promotion of cottage industries
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that the country can only prosper if we make our villages economically independen through cottage industries. This was the principle behind the Khadi movement, behind Gandhi's urging that Indians spin their own clothing rather than buy British goods.
[12] Mangal Pandey fired the first shot of the Revalt of 1857 at -
A.
Barrackpore
B.
Meerut
C.
Kanpur
D.
Jhansi
Ans:
Barrackpore
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the English East India Company who is primarily known for his involvement in an attack on several of the regiment's officers at Barrackpore in 1857.
[13] According to Gandhi, the scope for class struggle and love for property can be reduced by -
A.
Decentralisation
B.
Participatory democracy
C.
Separation of Judiciary from Executive
D.
Trusteeship
Ans:
Trusteeship
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
The proposal for Trusteeship was put forward by Gandhiji.
[14] The battle of Plassey was fought between -
A.
East India Company and Shah Alam
B.
East India Company and Shujauddaula
C.
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
D.
East India Company and Anwaruddin
Ans:
East India Company and Sirajuddaula
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between East In Company and Nawab of Bengal Sirajauddaula in June 1757. The Nawab was killed in this battle.
[15] The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa -
A.
Raghunath Rao
B.
Narayan Rao
C.
Madhav Rao II
D.
Baji Rao II
Ans:
Baji Rao II
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Baji Rao II (1796-1818) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. It was during his time that the Peshwaship was abolíshed by the British and he was given a hefty pension.
[16] By which Charter Act, the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China came to an end?
A.
Charter Act of 1793
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
Ans:
Charter Act of 1833
Explanation :
Under the Charter Act of 1833, the East India Company's monopoly to tea trade and China trade was abolished. It was required to wind up its commercial business.
[17] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in Madras?
A.
Lord Hastings
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Sir Thomas Munro
D.
Lord Cannemara
Ans:
Sir Thomas Munro
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.
[18] Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised?
A.
Sukhdev
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Surya Sen
D.
Rajguru
Ans:
Surya Sen
Explanation :
The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by Surya Sen popularly known as Master-da. It involved an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armory of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armory in Bengal province of British India by armed revolution aries.
[19] Who was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815?
A.
Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Ans:
Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
[20] What did Gandhiji meant by ‘Sarvodaya'?
A.
Non-violence
B.
Upliftment of untouchables or dalits
C.
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
D.
Satyagraha
Ans:
The birth of a new society based on ethical values
Explanation :
Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'universal uplift' or 'progress of all'. The term was used by Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's ttract on political economy, Unto This Last, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.
[21] Which of the following was not actively engaged in social and religious reforms in India?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.
Jotiba Phule
D.
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ans:
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Bharatendu Harishchandra was one of the greatest Hindi writers of modern India who is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. He was recognised poet, he was a trendsetter in Hindi prose-writing.
[22] British achieved political power in India after which of the following?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Panipat
C.
Battle of Buxar
D.
Battle of Wandiwash
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British achieved political power in India. It marked a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.
[23] Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord Hardinge
C.
Lord Dalhousie
D.
Lord William Bentinck
Ans:
Lord William Bentinck
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
Lord William Bentinck introduced English as the medium of instruction in India in 1835. Acting on the recommendations of Macaulay's "Minute upon Indian Education", he decided that the government would give support only to institutions of higher education that used English as the medium of instruction.
[24] The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was -
A.
Lord Harding
B.
Lord Northbrook
C.
Lord Ellenborough
D.
Lord Mayo
Ans:
Lord Mayo
Explanation :
Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872 was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.
[25] Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?
A.
Justice Ranade
B.
Madam Blavatsky
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans:
Madam Blavatsky
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Explanation :
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavours to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.