Freedom Movement because the
Freedom Movement because the(2014) a) attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress b)attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken Answer: B With Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at the helm, […]
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until(2014) a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement d) the Partition […]
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to(2014) a) solve the problem of minorities in India b) give effect to the Independence Bill c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal Answer: CRadcliffe Committee was appointed to delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan.
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for (2013) a)the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of […]
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the(2013) a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans d) removal of a duty on […]
With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements :
With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements : 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2012) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 […]
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because(2012) a) Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations b) Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion c) Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context Answer: C The […]
Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below :(2012) a)1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) […]
During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?(2012) a) Different social reform groups or organizations of the Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government. b) Indian National Congress did […]
Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?(2012) 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces Select the correct answer using the codes given below : […]