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
The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793
The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?(2011) a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot b) Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars c) Making judicial system more […]