Q. Rashtriya Sevika Samiti, the women’s wing of RSS was founded in (a) 1935 (b) 1936 (c) 1938 (d) 1939 Ans: (b) 1936 Explanation: Kelkar established the Rashtra Sevika Samiti at Wardha on 25 October 1936. “Woman is the inspiring force for the family and for the nation. Laxmibai Kelkar, Founder of Rashtra Sevika Samiti.
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Q. Which constitutional act granted women the right to vote? (a) 1909 (b) 1919 (c) 1929 (d) 1935 Ans: (d) 1935 Explanation: The constitutional act that granted women the right to vote in British India was 1935. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the expansion of the franchise and granted women the
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Q. The All India Women’s Conference was established in (a) 1906 (b) 1917 (c) 1926 (d) 1914 Ans: (c) 1927 Explanation: All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) was founded in 1927 and registered in 1930 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1850. It is an organisation dedicated to the upliftment and betterment of women and
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Q. Which of the following is incorrect about Gandhi and women? (a) He made women visible by bringing them out of their homes and into the streets. (b) He tried to channel their traditional qualities of forbearance and self sacrifice. (c) He stressed the need for educating women. (d) He was a catalyst in organising
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Q. Which of the following was the first women’s journal in Urdu? (a) Akhbar-un-Nissa (b) Mu’allin-i-Niswas (c) Khatun (d) Tahzib-un Niswan Ans: (a) Akhbar-un-Nissa Explanation: The first women’s journal in Urdu was Akhbar-un-Nissa. Akhbar-un-Nissa, meaning “Women’s News” in Urdu, was the first women’s journal in the Urdu language. It was published by Mohammadi Begum in
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Q. Which of the following Urdu periodical for women enjoyed long and influential life (1898–1950)? (a) Huquq-un Niswan (b) Tahzib-un Niswan (c) Ismat (d) Khatun Ans: (b) Tahzib-un Niswan Explanation: The Urdu periodical for women that enjoyed a long and influential life from 1898 to 1950 was Tahzib-un Niswan. Tahzib-un Niswan was a prominent Urdu
Q. Point out the various social groups that participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement, and choose the correct code: 1. The rich peasant communities in the countryside 2. The poorer peasantry keen on no-rent campaign 3. Indian merchants and industrialist—the business class 4. The industrial working class 5. The untouchables/dalits (a) 2, 4 and 5
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Q. In the context of Indian National Movement, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Sarojini Naidu was Gandhi’s choice for the Congress presidentship in 1925. 2. Annie Besant was the leader of the delegation of women to Montague Chelmsford in 1917 to demand women’s right to representation and legislation. 3. Picketing of liquor
Q. Some of the strategies nationalists formulated following the Government of India’s declaration that India was at war with Germany: 1. resignation of Congress ministries in the provinces 2. individual satyagraha following the August Offer 3. quit India Movement following the failure of Cripps Mission 4. direct Action day following the Cabinet Mission plan Select
Q. Once the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation struggle was called off in February 1922, diverse struggles that had given significance to it took separate courses away from the Congress. Examine the following statements: 1. The popularity of Congress reached a record low with its membership in 16 out of 20 provinces declining. 2. The notion of
