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
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.
