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.
Q. The course of National Movement saw different people take different initiatives: 1. Khudai Khidmatgar by Mohammad Ali 2. Chittagong Raid by Subhash Chandra Bose 3. Khilafat Movement led by Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan 4. Raising of Indian National Army by Surya Sen Select the code for correct statements: (a) 2 and 3 (b) Only
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Q. Various women’s organisation that played an important role in shaping Modern India are mentioned here: 1. Rashtra Sevika Samiti led by Lakshmibai Kelkar 2. All India Women’s Conference led by Margaret Cousins 3. Women’s India Association led by Amrit Kaur 4. Bharat Stree Mahamandal led by Sarla Devi Chaudhurani Select the code for correct
Q. Which of the following is untrue about Ambedkar’s differences with Gandhi? (a) Gandhi upheld the caste system while Ambedkar condemned it. (b) Ambedkar was opposed to Gandhi because Gandhi called untouchables “Harijans”. (c) Ambedkar condemned Gandhian programme related to dalit emancipation because it could never improve economic social and political existence of dalits. (d)
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Q. When did Mahatma Gandhi rename the untouchables “Harijans”? (a) 1920–21 (b) 1929–30 (c) 1933 (d) 1942 Ans: (c) 1933 Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi renamed the untouchables as “Harijans” in 1933. In 1933, Mahatma Gandhi coined the term “Harijans,” meaning “Children of God,” to refer to the untouchables. Gandhi believed that this new name would help
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Q. Which of the following was a parent body of All India Women’s Conference? (a) National Council of Women in India (b) Women’s India Association (c) Ladies Association (d) Hindu Ladies Social and Literary Club Ans: (b) Women’s India Association
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Q. Which of the following statement describes the role of women in Telengana movement of 1946? (a) They were mainly in supporting role. (b) They assumed leadership role. (c) Imparted training (d) They were involved in underground activities. Ans: (a) They were mainly in supporting role.
Q. In 1928 a Congress women’s volunteer corps raised by SC Bose marched on the streets of Calcutta in full uniform. Who was the leader? (a) Sarojini Naidu (b) Suniti Ghosh (c) Col Latika Ghosh (d) Laxmi Bai Ans: (c) Col Latika Ghosh Explanation: Colonel Latika Ghosh, also known as Captain Latika Ghosh, was a
