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Initially an associate of Gandhi, he left the Congress, broke off with Gandhi and

Initially an associate of Gandhi, he left the Congress, broke off with Gandhi and launched a radical social

Q. Initially an associate of Gandhi, he left the Congress, broke off with Gandhi and launched a radical social movement called the ‘Self-Respect Movement’. The reference here is to (a) Chhatrapati Maharaj (b) E V R Naicker (c) P Tyagaraya Chetti (d) Jyotirao Govindrao Phule Ans: (b) E V R Naicker Explanation: The correct answer […]

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Carefully examine the statements telling us about the nationalists’ different contribution

Carefully examine the statements telling us about the nationalists’ different contribution

Q. Carefully examine the statements telling us about the nationalists’ different contribution to the national cause. 1. The chief architect of the organisation of States on linguistic basis in India was Pattabhi Sitaramaiah. 2. Jamnalal Bajaj was the treasurer of the Indian National Congress. 3. M R Jayakar was a member of the Drafting Committee

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Linlithgow described it as ‘by far the most serious rebellion since that of the 1857, the gravity and extent

Linlithgow described it as ‘by far the most serious rebellion since that of the 1857, the gravity and extent

Q. Linlithgow described it as ‘by far the most serious rebellion since that of the 1857, the gravity and extent of which we have so far concealed from the world for reasons of military security. Which is the movement referred to here? (a) Khilafat Movement (b) Civil Disobedience Movement (c) Tebhaga Movement (d) Quit India

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In which year were the five districts and the tribal areas were taken away from Punjab to create the North-West

In which year were the five districts and the tribal areas were taken away from Punjab to create the North-West

Q. In which year were the five districts and the tribal areas were taken away from Punjab to create the North-West Frontier Province? (a) 1904 (b) 1935 (c) 1901 (d) 1911 Ans: (c) 1901 Explanation: This frontier zone remained part of the Punjab until separated into the North-West Frontier Province in 1901.

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The tenure of some of the Viceroys in India was witness to some of the important events/developments

The tenure of some of the Viceroys in India was witness to some of the important events/developments

Q. The tenure of some of the Viceroys in India was witness to some of the important events/developments in the history of colonial India. Examine the statements: 1. Lord Hardinge II witnessed the Coronation Durbar at Delhi 2. Chelmsford’s tenure saw the passing of Rowlatt Act 3. Reading’s tenure witnessed the visit of Prince of

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