With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. […]
What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought. 2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2011) a) 1 only b) […]
What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?
Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi? (2011) a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man b) The good of individual […]
With reference to Indian freedom struggle Usha Mehta is well-known for
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for(2011) a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement b)Participating in the Second Round Table Conference c) Leading a contingent of Indian National Army d) Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Answer: A
With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?(2011) 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: […]
The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939 because(2012)
The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because(2012) a) the Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces b) emergence of a left wing’ in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible c) there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces d) None of the statements (a), (b) […]
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 : […]
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 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) […]
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 […]