Q. The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the (a) Morley-Minto reforms 1909 (b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act 1919 (c) Government of India Act, 1935 (d) Indian Independence Act 1947 Ans: (c) Government of India Act, 1935 Explanation: The correct answer is (c) […]
Q. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history because 1. The congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence 2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that session 3. A resolution was passed rejecting two nation theory in that session Which of the statements given
Q. Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and
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Q. The Rowlatt act aimed at (a) compulsory economic support to war efforts (b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial (c) suppression of the Khilafat movement (d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press Ans: (b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial Explanation: The correct answer is (b) imprisonment without
Q. What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought. 2. The administration proposed to introduce permanent settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only.
Q. With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges’’? 1. Funds used to support the India office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
Q. Which one of the following observation is not true about the quit India movement of 1942? (a) It was a non-violent movement. (b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi. (c) It was a spontaneous movement. (d) It did not attract the labour class in general. Ans: (a) It was a non-violent movement.
Q. The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions? (a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot. (b) Making East India company an overlord of zamindars. (c) Making judicial system
Q. Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “unto this last’’ and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi? (a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man (b) The good of an
Q. With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given
