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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a(2014) a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco. b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin d) communist movement for India’s freedom with head-quarters at Tashkent Answer : A The Ghadar Party was an international political movement consisting of expatriate Indians to overthrow […]
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown 3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2014) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) […]
Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?(2011) a) It was a non-violent movement b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi c) It was a spontaneous movement d) It did not attract the labour class in general Answer: B Quit India Movement was not led by Mahatma […]
Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?(2011) a) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation- of tribal products b) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas c) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen […]
What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?(2011) a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons b) To campaign for.the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary c) To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the […]