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What was Komagata Maru?

What was Komagata Maru?

Q. What was Komagata Maru? (a) A political party based in Taiwan (b) Peasant communist leader of China (c) A naval ship on voyage to Canada (d) A Chinese village where Mao Tse Tung began his Long march Ans: (c) A naval ship on voyage to Canada  Explanation: The correct answer is (c) A naval […]

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Consider the following statements: On the eve of the launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi

Consider the following statements: On the eve of the launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi

Q. Consider the following statements: On the eve of the launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi 1. asked the Government servants to resign. 2. asked the soldiers to leave their posts. 3. asked the Princes of the Princely States to accept the sovereignty of their own people. Which of the statements given above is/are

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Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?

Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?

Q. Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?  (a) Central America (b) North America (c) West America (d) South America Ans: (b) North America The correct answer is (b) North America. Explanation: The Ghadar revolutionaries, also known as the Ghadar Party, were based in North

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At which Congress Session was the Working Committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience?

At which Congress Session was the Working Committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience?

Q. At which Congress Session was the Working Committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience? (a) Bombay (b) Lahore (c) Lucknow (d) Tripuri Ans: (b) Lahore Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Lahore. At the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929, the Working Committee was authorized to launch a program

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In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist Party of India?

In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist Party of India?

Q. In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist Party of India? (a) H. K. Sarkar (b) P. C. Joshi (c) M. C. Chagla (d) M. N. Roy Ans: (d) M. N. Roy  The correct answer is (d) M. N. Roy. Explanation: In

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Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?

Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?

Q. Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931? (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ans: (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Explanation: The correct answer is Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru has drafted the resolution

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Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belongs to?

Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belongs to?

Q. Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belongs to? (a) Bihar (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Rajasthan (d) Uttar Pradesh Ans: (a) Bihar Explanation: Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857, belonged to Bihar. He played a significant role in organizing and

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