upsc history quiz

Q. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? (a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto. (b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government (c) Foundation of Muslim League (d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to […]

Q. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to (a) social reforms (b) educational reforms (c) reforms in police administration (d) constitutional reforms Ans: (d) constitutional reforms Explanation: The correct answer is (d) constitutional reforms. The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, were related to constitutional reforms in British India. They were introduced in 1918

Q. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized (a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar (b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat (c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra (d) A peasent movement in Punjab. Ans: (c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra Explanation:  The correct answer is (c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra. Satya Shodhak Samaj was a

Q. The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the (a) Agitation against the Partition of Bengal (b) Home Rule Movement (c) Non-Cooperation Movement  (d) visit of the Simon Commission to India Ans: (a) Agitation against the Partition of Bengal Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Agitation against the

Q. Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930? (a) V.O Chidambaram Pillai (b) C. Rajagopalachari (c) K. Kamaraj (d) Annie Besant Ans: (b) C. Rajagopalachari  Explanation: The correct answer is (b) C. Rajagopalachari. C. Rajagopalachari, also known as Rajaji, organized a march on

Q. The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined (a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature (b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments (c) the powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy (d) None of the above Ans: (b) the jurisdiction of the central

Q. With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: 1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat. 3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

Q. With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’ 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha Gandhiji tried to use the Home Rule League 3. Demonstrations against the Simon Commission coincided with the Rowlatt Satyagraha Select the correct answer using the

Q. Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’? (a) Swadeshi Movement (b) Quit India Movement (c) Non-Cooperation Movement (d) Civil Disobedient Movement Ans: (a) Swadeshi Movement Explanation: The correct answer for this question is (A). Swadeshi movement has contributed to a

Q. Who of the following was/were economic critic/ critics of colonialism in India? 1. DadabhaiNaoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (d) 1, 2 and