Q. Why is Poona Pact of 1932 considered to be a triumph for Gandhi? (a) It was a compromise formula acceptable to both Ambedkar and Gandhi. (b) It attempted to smoothen the Hindu Muslim relations. (c) It brought Congress and communist leaders closer. (d) It was a pact made with Indian capitalists to obtain their […]
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Q. Which amongst the following dalit communities strongly supported Mahatma Gandhi? (a) Namasudras (b) Iravas (c) Vankar (d) Mahars Ans: (c) Vankar
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Q. The early 20th century saw frantic activity among the dalits. They set up several political organisations 1. All India Depressed Classes Conference by Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1920 2. All India Depressed Classes Association by MC Rajahin 1929 3. All India Depressed Classes Congress by BR Ambedkar in 1930 4. All India Depressed Classes
Q. Some of the important developments in the history of dalit movement are given below: 1. Mahad Satyagraha, 1927 asserted the dalits’ right to use water from a public tank. 2. Vaikom Satyagraha, 1927 asserted the dalits’ right to enter Hindu temples. 3. Travancore rioting in 1859 to get dalit women the right to cover
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Q. The untouchable ‘Mahars’ launched an autonomous movement from the 1920’s under Dr Ambedkar. Which of the following was not one of the demands? (a) Separate representation (b) Abolition of ‘Mahar Watan’ (c) The right to use tanks and enter temples (d) To be allowed to take the sacred thread Ans: (d) To be allowed
Q. The following historic statements in the context of untouchability have been made: 1. The historic 1920 Resolution on Non-Cooperation— the Untouchable problem was a reproach to Hinduism. 2. The Congress Report of 1921—elevating untouchable Bhangi’s sanitation work to respectability. 3. The Belgaum Congress of 1924 said that—sanitation work must be regarded as the foundation
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Q. Which of the following was false about the Communal Award? 1. Ambedkar was happy with it. 2. It was about Hindu-Muslim accord. 3. It was announced in 1919. 4. Gandhi started a fast against it. Choose the code for correct statements: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d)
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Q. The Girni Kamgar Union was formed in: (a) 1928 (b) 1922 (c) 1890 (d) 1926 Ans: (a) 1928 Explanation: Communist party led mill workers trade union formed in the May 1928. The union consolidated its influence on workers during the general strike of 1926 and its membership increased to 54,000 by the end of
Q. The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was formed in: (a) 1936 (b) 1920 (c) 1922 (d) 1919 Ans: (b) 1920 Explanation: The AITUC was formed by the Indian National Congress (the central organ of the independence movement) in 1920 to represent India at the International Labour Organisation of the League of Nations.
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Q. Which of the following statements about the HSRA (Hindustan Socialist Republican Army) is false? (a) They worked extensively amongst peasants and workers to educate them in revolutionary thought in preparation for the eventual overthrow of the British. (b) For them, overthrowing British rule would have to be followed by a struggle to end capitalism.
