The `Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
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Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
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The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
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Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
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What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?(2016) 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 be […]
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War(2016) a) India should be granted complete independence b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth d) India should be given Dominion status Answer: D […]
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?
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The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
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Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?
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With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements
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