upsc history quiz

Q. Who of the following is the author of a collection of ‘ poems called “Golden Threshold”? (a) Aruna Asaf Ali (b) Annie Besant (c) Sarojini Naidu (d) Vijayalaksmi Pandit Ans: (c) Sarojini Naidu The correct answer is (c) Sarojini Naidu. Explanation: Sarojini Naidu is the author of the collection of poems called “Golden Threshold.” […]

Q. During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf AIi was a major woman organizer of underground activity in: (a) Civil Disobedience Movement (b) Non-Cooperation (c) Quit India Movement (d) Swadeshi Movement Ans: (c) Quit India Movement The correct answer is (c) Quit India Movement. Explanation: Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity

Q. Consider the following statements: The Cripps Proposals include the provision for 1. Full independence for India 2. Creation of Constitution making body Which of the given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (b) 2 only

Q. In the “Individual Satyagraha”, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second? (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (c) C. Rajagopalachari  (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ans: (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Explanation: In the “Individual Satyagraha” , Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the

Q. In the context of the Indian freedom struggle 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons? (a) The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall (b) Partition of Bengal took effect (c) Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj (d)

Q. With which one of the following movements is the slogan ‘’Do or Die” associated? (a) Swadeshi Movement (b) Non – Cooperation Movement (c) Civil Disobedience Movement (d) Quit India Movement Ans: (d) Quit India Movement The correct answer is (d) Quit India Movement. Explanation: The slogan “Do or Die” is associated with the Quit

Q. Which one of the following began with the Dandi March? (a) Home Rule Movement (b) Non – Cooperation Movement (c) Civil Disobedience Movement (d) Quit India Movement Ans: (c) Civil Disobedience Movement The correct answer is (c) Civil Disobedience Movement. Explanation: The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a significant event

Q. Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was Passed? (a) Lord Irwin (b) Lord Reading (c) Lord Chelmsford (d) Lord Wavell Ans: (c) Lord Chelmsford The correct answer is (c) Lord Chelmsford. Explanation: Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed. The Rowlatt Act, officially known

Q. Who among the following gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled new Lamps for Old? (a) Aurobindo Ghosh (b) R.C.Dutt (c) Syed Ahmad khan (d) Viraraghavachari Ans: (a) Aurobindo Ghosh The correct answer is (a) Aurobindo Ghosh. Explanation: Aurobindo Ghosh gave a

Q. Who among the following used the phrase ‘Un- British’ to criticize the English colonial control of India? (a) Anandmohan Bose (b) BadruddinTyabji (c) Dadabhai Naoroji (d) Pherozeshah Mehta Ans: (c) Dadabhai Naoroji The correct answer is (c) Dadabhai Naoroji. Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji used the phrase ‘Un-British’ to criticize the English colonial control of India.