[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 India and carrying on anti-imperialist struggle till the goal was achieved. The party stood for social ownership and control of both means of production and distribution.
[2] Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?
A.
Indian Opinion
B.
Harijan
C.
Young India
D.
Indian Mirror
Ans:
Indian Opinion
Explanation :
The Indian Opinion was a newspaper established by Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in 1903. The publication was an important tool for the political movement led by Gandhi and the National Indian Congress to fight racial discrimination and win civil rights for the Indian immigrant community in South Africa.
[3] General Dyer, who was responsible for Jallianwalan Bagh massacre, was shot dead by?
A.
Hasrat Mohini
B.
Vir Savarkar
C.
Udham Singh
D.
Amritsar
Ans:
Amritsar
Explanation :
General Dyer, responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, died of cerebral haemorrhage and arteriosclerosis in 1927. Michael O'Dwyer, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in India from 1912 until 1919, who had endorsed General Dyer's action regarding the Amritsar massacre, was assassinated by Udham Singh in 1940.
[4] Who was the first Indian Governor General of Independent India?
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
A. Kriplani
D.
Lord Mountbatten
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian and last Governor General of Independent India. He served as Governor-General of India from June 1948 until 26 January 1950. He was not only the last Governor General of India, but the only Indian national ever to hold the office.
[5] Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Prohibition
B.
Heavy Industries
C.
Village Panchayat
D.
Dignity of Labour
Ans:
Village Panchayat
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that India lives in villages and that development of the villages will mean development of India as a whole.
[6] One of the following was not associated with the Gadar party?
A.
Lala Hardayal
B.
Baba Gurdit Singh
C.
Mohammad Barkatullah
D.
Sohan Singh Bhakna
Ans:
Baba Gurdit Singh
Explanation :
In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party., Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah and Rashbehari Bose were some of its key leaders. Baba Gurdit Singh was the central figure in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914.
[7] Who was the first Indian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons?
A.
Jayaprakash Narayan
B.
Dada Bhai Naoroji
C.
Ram Manohar Lohia
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Dada Bhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons from the Finsbury Central Constituency in the elections of 1892. He was, thus, the first Indian and Asian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons. He was earlier unsuccessful in the 1885 elections from Holborn constituency.
[8] The first Woman President of the Indian National Congress was -
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Kadambani Ganguli
Ans:
Annie Besant
Explanation :
Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
[9] Swaraj is may Birth Right and I shall have it. This was advocated by -
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Sardar patel
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
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 India and carrying on anti-imperialist struggle till the goal was achieved. The party stood for social ownership and control of both means of production and distribution.
[2] Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?
A.
Indian Opinion
B.
Harijan
C.
Young India
D.
Indian Mirror
Ans:
Indian Opinion
Explanation :
The Indian Opinion was a newspaper established by Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in 1903. The publication was an important tool for the political movement led by Gandhi and the National Indian Congress to fight racial discrimination and win civil rights for the Indian immigrant community in South Africa.
[3] General Dyer, who was responsible for Jallianwalan Bagh massacre, was shot dead by?
A.
Hasrat Mohini
B.
Vir Savarkar
C.
Udham Singh
D.
Amritsar
Ans:
Amritsar
Explanation :
General Dyer, responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, died of cerebral haemorrhage and arteriosclerosis in 1927. Michael O'Dwyer, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in India from 1912 until 1919, who had endorsed General Dyer's action regarding the Amritsar massacre, was assassinated by Udham Singh in 1940.
[4] Who was the first Indian Governor General of Independent India?
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
A. Kriplani
D.
Lord Mountbatten
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian and last Governor General of Independent India. He served as Governor-General of India from June 1948 until 26 January 1950. He was not only the last Governor General of India, but the only Indian national ever to hold the office.
[5] Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Prohibition
B.
Heavy Industries
C.
Village Panchayat
D.
Dignity of Labour
Ans:
Village Panchayat
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that India lives in villages and that development of the villages will mean development of India as a whole.
[6] One of the following was not associated with the Gadar party?
A.
Lala Hardayal
B.
Baba Gurdit Singh
C.
Mohammad Barkatullah
D.
Sohan Singh Bhakna
Ans:
Baba Gurdit Singh
Explanation :
In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party., Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah and Rashbehari Bose were some of its key leaders. Baba Gurdit Singh was the central figure in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914.
[7] Who was the first Indian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons?
A.
Jayaprakash Narayan
B.
Dada Bhai Naoroji
C.
Ram Manohar Lohia
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Dada Bhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons from the Finsbury Central Constituency in the elections of 1892. He was, thus, the first Indian and Asian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons. He was earlier unsuccessful in the 1885 elections from Holborn constituency.
[8] The first Woman President of the Indian National Congress was -
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Kadambani Ganguli
Ans:
Annie Besant
Explanation :
Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
[9] Swaraj is may Birth Right and I shall have it. This was advocated by -
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Sardar patel
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
General Dyer, responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, died of cerebral haemorrhage and arteriosclerosis in 1927. Michael O'Dwyer, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in India from 1912 until 1919, who had endorsed General Dyer's action regarding the Amritsar massacre, was assassinated by Udham Singh in 1940.
[4] Who was the first Indian Governor General of Independent India?
A.
Rajendra Prasad
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
A. Kriplani
D.
Lord Mountbatten
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian and last Governor General of Independent India. He served as Governor-General of India from June 1948 until 26 January 1950. He was not only the last Governor General of India, but the only Indian national ever to hold the office.
[5] Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Prohibition
B.
Heavy Industries
C.
Village Panchayat
D.
Dignity of Labour
Ans:
Village Panchayat
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that India lives in villages and that development of the villages will mean development of India as a whole.
[6] One of the following was not associated with the Gadar party?
A.
Lala Hardayal
B.
Baba Gurdit Singh
C.
Mohammad Barkatullah
D.
Sohan Singh Bhakna
Ans:
Baba Gurdit Singh
Explanation :
In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party., Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah and Rashbehari Bose were some of its key leaders. Baba Gurdit Singh was the central figure in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914.
[7] Who was the first Indian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons?
A.
Jayaprakash Narayan
B.
Dada Bhai Naoroji
C.
Ram Manohar Lohia
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Dada Bhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons from the Finsbury Central Constituency in the elections of 1892. He was, thus, the first Indian and Asian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons. He was earlier unsuccessful in the 1885 elections from Holborn constituency.
[8] The first Woman President of the Indian National Congress was -
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Kadambani Ganguli
Ans:
Annie Besant
Explanation :
Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
[9] Swaraj is may Birth Right and I shall have it. This was advocated by -
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Sardar patel
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Gandhi believed that India lives in villages and that development of the villages will mean development of India as a whole.
[6] One of the following was not associated with the Gadar party?
A.
Lala Hardayal
B.
Baba Gurdit Singh
C.
Mohammad Barkatullah
D.
Sohan Singh Bhakna
Ans:
Baba Gurdit Singh
Explanation :
In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party., Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Barakatullah and Rashbehari Bose were some of its key leaders. Baba Gurdit Singh was the central figure in the Komagata Maru incident of 1914.
[7] Who was the first Indian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons?
A.
Jayaprakash Narayan
B.
Dada Bhai Naoroji
C.
Ram Manohar Lohia
D.
Sarojini Naidu
Ans:
Dada Bhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons from the Finsbury Central Constituency in the elections of 1892. He was, thus, the first Indian and Asian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons. He was earlier unsuccessful in the 1885 elections from Holborn constituency.
[8] The first Woman President of the Indian National Congress was -
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Kadambani Ganguli
Ans:
Annie Besant
Explanation :
Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
[9] Swaraj is may Birth Right and I shall have it. This was advocated by -
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Sardar patel
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons from the Finsbury Central Constituency in the elections of 1892. He was, thus, the first Indian and Asian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons. He was earlier unsuccessful in the 1885 elections from Holborn constituency.
[8] The first Woman President of the Indian National Congress was -
A.
Sarojini Naidu
B.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Kadambani Ganguli
Ans:
Annie Besant
Explanation :
Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement.
[9] Swaraj is may Birth Right and I shall have it. This was advocated by -
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Sardar patel
C.
Lokmanya Tilak
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. He is known for his quote in Marathi, "Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it!" As a strong advocate of Swaraj, he was against Gandhi's policy of non-violence, Satyagraha and advocated the use of force where necessary.
[10] Who was the Nawab of Bengal during Battle of Plassey"?
A.
Mir Jafar
B.
Mir Qasim
C.
Siraj-ud-duala
D.
None of these
Ans:
None of these
Explanation :
Siraj ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He was killed in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia.
[11] Name three important forms of Satyagraha.
A.
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
B.
Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion
C.
Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum
D.
Revolution, plebiscite and boycott
Ans:
Non-cooperation, civil disobedience and boycott
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
There are three forms of Satyagraha, namely: (i) non-cooperation, (i) civil disobedience, and (ii) boycott. These were most commonly employed during the freedom struggle in India under leadership of Gandhi.
[12] When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was -
A.
Jehangir
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Akbar
Ans:
Akbar
Explanation :
The English East India Company was founded in 1600. Akbar was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death in 1605.
[13] Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General:
A.
Lord Cornwallis
B.
Lord Minto
C.
Lord Wellesley
D.
Lord Warren Hastings
Ans:
Lord Cornwallis
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
[14] Who gave the title of ‘Sardar' to Vallabhbhai Patel?
A.
Rajaji
B.
Gandhiji
C.
Nehru
D.
M.A. Jinnah
Ans:
Nehru
Explanation :
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930, when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end.
[15] On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/Union Territory is that town now?
A.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.
Tripura
C.
Manipur
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Manipur
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
During World War II, Moirang in Manipur was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA.
[16] Name the Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi.
A.
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans:
Gopalakrishna Gokhale
Explanation :
Gopal Krishna Gokalae, the famous moderate leader of the Indian national Congress, was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. When Gandhi returned to India in 1915, on the advice of his political guru Gopal Krishna Gokhale, he spent the first year touring through out the country to know the real India.
[17] The Indian National Congress had its first meeting in the city of-
A.
Calcutta
B.
Bombay
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Bombay
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was formed when 72 delegates from all the presidencies and provinces of India met at Bombay from 28 to 30 December 1885. Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British Indian Civil Ser vant played a leading role in the formation of the Congress.
[18] Begum Hazrat Mahal led the 1857 revolt from:
A.
Lucknow
B.
Kanpur
C.
Benares
D.
Allahabad
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Begum Hazrat Mahal also known as Begum of Awadh was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She was stunningly beautiful, and used her courage and leadership qualities to rebel against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[19] Champaran Satyagraha was related to -
A.
Indigo
B.
Mill-owners
C.
Plague
D.
Fresh assessment of land
Ans:
Indigo
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar and the Kheda district of Gujarat on 1916 & 1917 respectively Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.
[20] Who among the following implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?
A.
Lord Canning
B.
Lord Dalhousie
C.
Lord Hastings
D.
Lord Rippon
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 1856. According to the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the directinfluence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary System, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a direct heir."
[21] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Dr. Ambedkar attended all the three Round Table Conferences in London and each time, forcefully projected his views in the interest of the 'untouchable'. He exhorted the downtrodden sections to raise their living standards and to acquire as much political power as possible.
[22] The call of "Back to the Vedas” was given by:
A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
D.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ans:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
Back to Vedas' was Swami Dayanand Saraswati's call when he established the Arya Samaj. By exhorting the nation to reject superstitious notions, his aim was to educate the nation to 'Go back to the Vedas. He wanted the people who followed Hinduism to go back to its roots and to follow the Vedic life, which he pointed out.
[23] When was the All India Women's Conference founded -
A.
1924
B.
1925
C.
1926
D.
1927
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927 as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children". AIWC was registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
[24] The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteenth century in -
A.
Western Punjab
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Bengal
D.
Madhya Bharat
Ans:
Western Punjab
Explanation :
The Namdhari or Kuka movement had its origin in the north-west corner of the Sikh kingdom. The main difference between Namdhari Sikhs and mainstream Sikhs is their belief in Jagjit Singh as their living Guru (as opposed to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present Guru of Sikhs).
[25] Which of the following can be considered as the most useful and outstanding reforms made by Lord Curzon, especially in respect of the people living in the undivided province of Punjab?
A.
Educational Reforms
B.
Police Reforms
C.
Industrial Reforms
D.
Agricultural Reforms
Ans:
Agricultural Reforms
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.
Explanation :
Curzon introduced some reforms in agriculture. He passed the Punjab Land alienation Act of 1902. Under this act Curzon declared the land of agriculture will not be transferred to non-agriculturist. In this way he protected the farmers from money lander class.