In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to(2017) a) Division of the central legislature into two houses. b) Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments. c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi. d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into […]
Which among the following events happened earliest?
Which among the following events happened earliest?(2018) a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination Answer: B Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj in 1875 Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan in the period […]
Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the(2018) a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts b) growth in the number of Indian owned factories c) commercialization of Indian agriculture d) rapid increase in the urban population Answer: C Britishers started plantation of coffee and tea […]
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?(2018) a) All India Home Rule League b) Hindu Mahasabha c) South Indian Liberal Federation d) The Servants of Indian Society Answer: A The Indian Home Rule movement was a movement in British India on the lines of Irish Home Rule movement and other […]
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2018) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: DThe Charter Act of 1813 is regarded as the foundation stone of English Education […]
The `Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
The `Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the(2016) a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal b) Home Rule Movement c) Non-Cooperation Movement d) visit of the Simon Commission to India Answer: A The Swadeshi movement, part of the Indian independence movement and the developing Indian nationalism, was […]
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized(2016) 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 peasant movement in Punjab Answer: C Satyashodhak Samaj was a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1873. It espoused a mission of education […]
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to(2016) a) social reforms b) educational reforms c) reforms in police administration d) constitutional reforms Answer: D Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were the basis of Government of India Act 1919. The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed to expand participation of Indians in the government of India.
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
Consider the following : Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?(2016) a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established in 1823 by Rammohun Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and William Adam. In 1868, Keshub […]
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for(2017) a) the participation of workers in management of industries. b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes. c) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute. d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes. Answer: D The Act […]