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 […]
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 : […]