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 […]
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 […]
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
Consider the following statements :The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British 2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians 3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils […]
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 […]
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 […]