Q. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the (a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians (b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages (c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans (d) removal of a duty […]
Q. Quit India Movement was launched in response to (a) Cabinet Mission Plan (b) Cripps Proposals (c) Simon Commission Report (d) Wavell Plan Ans: (b) Cripps Proposals Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Cripps Proposals. The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was launched on August 8, 1942, in response to the
Q. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because (a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919 (b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces (c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission (d) the Simon Commission suggested the
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Q. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third (b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land (c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end
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Q. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were (a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces (b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters Ans:
Q. With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements : 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and
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Q. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because (a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations (b) Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion (c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award (d) None of the statements a, b and c given above is correct in this context Ans: (c)
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Q. Which of the following parties were established by DR. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3
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Q. During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation? (a) Different social reforms groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/ representations to the government. (b) Indian National Congress did
Q. Which of the following is/ are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given
