History Quiz

Q. Which political parties were part of the coalition government formed in Bengal in 1937? (a) The Krishak Praja Party and the Congress (b) The Krishak Praja Party and the Muslim League (c) The Unionist Party and the Muslim League (d) The Muslim League and the Congress Ans: (b) The Krishak Praja Party and the […]

Q. Which of the following Acts established the Federal Court in India? (a) 1899 (b) 1925 (c) 1920 (d) 1935 Ans: (d) 1935 Explanation: The correct answer is (d) 1935. The Federal Court of India was established by the Government of India Act of 1935. This act, also known as the Government of India Act,

Q. What is the correct chronological order of the following events? 1. Cabinet Mission Plan 2. Mumbai Plan 3. Mountbatten Plan 4. Wavell Plan (a) 2, 1, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 4, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4, 3 Ans: (b) 2, 1, 4, 3

Q. Which of the following statement(s) regarding the proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan is/are found to be incorrect? I. There would be a union of India comprising both British India and the Indian States that would deal with foreign affairs, defence and communications. II. All provinces would be divided into three sections namely: (i)

Q. Which of the following proposal(s) made by the Cripps’ Mission in India is/are found to be correct? I. General elections in the provinces would be arranged as soon as the war ended. II. A new Indian dominion, associated with the United Kingdom, would be created. III. Those provinces not joining the dominion could form

Q. Which of the following statement(s) regarding the Government of India Act, 1935 is/are found to be correct? I. The Governor General remained the head of the central administration and enjoyed wide powers concerning administration, legislation and finance. II. The Secretary of State was not expected to interfere in matters that the Governor General dealt

Q. Arrange the following events in chronological order: (i) Subhash Chandra Bose had a meeting with Mr. Tojo. (ii) Subhash Chandra Bose arrived at Taipei. (iii) INA hoists the National Flag on the free Indian soil. (iv) Establishment of Indian National Army. Select the correct answer from the code given below: (a) (iv), (i), (iii),

Q. Consider the following statements relating to the Civil Disobedience Movement: 1. By the Gandhi−Irwin Pact, the Congress agreed to suspend the civil disobedience movement. 2. By the Gandhi−Irwin Pact, the government promised to release all political prisoners not convicted for violence. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b)

Q. Who was the author of the concept of Antyodaya? (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Vinoba Bhave (c) Sri Aurobindo (d) Jayaprakash Narayan Ans: (b) Vinoba Bhave  Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Vinoba Bhave. Vinoba Bhave, a social reformer and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, is credited with the concept of Antyodaya. Antyodaya, which means “upliftment