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Drain of wealth happened

Drain of wealth happened

Q. Drain of wealth happened: (a) only from Bengal (b) only after 1857 (c) from India to Britain (d) from Britain to India Ans: (c) from India to Britain Explanation:   The correct answer is (c) from India to Britain. The term “drain of wealth” refers to the economic phenomenon during the period of British […]

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The idea of drain

The idea of drain

Q. The idea of drain: (a) had no history before Dadabhai Naoroji (b) received support from some Britishers also (c) was fully accepted by the colonial government (d) was rejected by the Indian National Congress Ans: (b) received support from some Britishers also Explanation: Explanation: The correct answer is (b) received support from some Britishers

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“Home Charges” were

“Home Charges” were

Q. “Home Charges” were (a) Paid by India to the United States of America (b) Paid by Britain to India (c) Paid by India to Britain (d) Paid by the Government of India to the nationalists Ans: (c) Paid by India to Britain Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Paid by India to Britain. “Home

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At the end of the Swadeshi Movement most of its leaders disappeared from the nationalist scene

At the end of the Swadeshi Movement most of its leaders disappeared from the nationalist scene

Q. At the end of the Swadeshi Movement most of its leaders disappeared from the nationalist scene: 1. BG Tilak went to Mandalay Jail. 2. Aurobindo Ghosh took temporary retirement from politics. 3. BC Pal went abroad. 4. Lajpat Rai was implicated in a revolutionary conspiracy case. Select the code for correct statements: (a) 1

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With regard to the early Congress’ moderate politics a systematic critique emerged from different quarters

With regard to the early Congress’ moderate politics a systematic critique emerged from different quarters

Q. With regard to the early Congress’ moderate politics a systematic critique emerged from different quarters. Examine the following and select the correct code. 1. Aurobindo Ghosh: A little too much talk about the blessings of British rule 2. Ashwini Kumar Dutt: Congress session is a ‘three day tamasha’ 3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak: ‘… Croak

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Different methods of protest were advocated by different leaders in the course of national movement

Different methods of protest were advocated by different leaders in the course of national movement

Q. Different methods of protest were advocated by different leaders in the course of national movement: 1. Gokhale – Petitions and resolutions 2. Bhagat Singh – Acts of bravery to rouse the masses; revolt by the masses for the masses 3. Tilak – Direct action 4. Gandhi – Non-constitutional methods Select the code for correct

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The ritual art in India is an essential aspect of celebrations in the family, and is invariably practiced by women

The ritual art in India is an essential aspect of celebrations in the family, and is invariably practiced by women

Q. The ritual art in India is an essential aspect of celebrations in the family, and is invariably practiced by women. It takes the form of drawings on the floor or on the walls of the house. These purely abstract drawings are known by different names in different parts of the country. 1. Mandana at

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