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The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?

The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?

Q. The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time? (a) Lord Lytton (b) Lord Bentinck (c) Lord Ripon (d) Lord Canning Ans: (c) Lord Ripon Explanation: First Factory Act was passed during the administration of Lord Ripon (1880-1884). First Factory […]

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The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song?

The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song?

Q. The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ written during the Swadeshi Movement of India inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song? (a) Rajni Kanta Sen (b) Dwijendralal Ray (c) Mukunda Das (d) Rabindranath Tagore Ans: (d) Rabindranath Tagore The correct answer is (d) Rabindranath Tagore. Explanation: The song “Amar Sonar Bangla,” also known

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Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held in the year 1929 wherein a resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British?

Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held in the year 1929 wherein a resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British?

Q. Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held in the year 1929 wherein a resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Motilal Nehru Ans: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru The correct answer is (c) Jawaharlal Nehru.

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With reference to the revolt of the year 1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British?

With reference to the revolt of the year 1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British?

Q. With reference to the revolt of the year 1857, who of the following was betrayed by a friend; captured and put to death by the British? (a) Nana Sahib (b) Kunwar Singh (c) Khan Bahadur Khan (d) Tantya Tope Ans: (d) Tantya Tope Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Tantya Tope. Tantya Tope, also

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In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)?

In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)?

Q. In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory (trading post)? (a) Bangalore (b) Madras (c) Masulipattam (d) Surat Ans: (d) Surat Explanation: The British established their first factory in Surat in 1613 with the permission of Jahangir

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Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?

Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?

Q. Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946? (a) Defence (b) External Affairs and Commonwealth (c) Food and Agriculture (d) None Ans: (c) Food and Agriculture Explanation: Food and Agriculture was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946.

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