Static Quiz 01 April 2025 (Modern History)
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1. Question
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Lahore session in 1929 where the resolution for Purna Swaraj (complete independence) was adopted?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Overview of the 1929 Lahore Session:
Background:
● Held amidst growing dissatisfaction with British rule, especially after the Simon Commission’s arrival in India.
● Lord Irwin’s declaration of dominion status for India failed to appease Indian aspirations for independence.
Key Decisions:
● Passed the Purna Swaraj resolution on December 19, 1929.
● Decided to boycott the Round Table Conference.
● AAuthorized the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Historic Moments:
● On December 31, 1929, Nehru hoisted the tricolor at the Ravi River banks.
● January 26, 1930, was declared as Independence Day.
Significance:
Marked a shift from dominion status to complete independence.
Strengthened the Indian independence movement.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Overview of the 1929 Lahore Session:
Background:
● Held amidst growing dissatisfaction with British rule, especially after the Simon Commission’s arrival in India.
● Lord Irwin’s declaration of dominion status for India failed to appease Indian aspirations for independence.
Key Decisions:
● Passed the Purna Swaraj resolution on December 19, 1929.
● Decided to boycott the Round Table Conference.
● AAuthorized the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Historic Moments:
● On December 31, 1929, Nehru hoisted the tricolor at the Ravi River banks.
● January 26, 1930, was declared as Independence Day.
Significance:
Marked a shift from dominion status to complete independence.
Strengthened the Indian independence movement.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Communal Award of 1932, which led to the Poona Pact, was proposed by:
CorrectAnswer: (c) Ramsay MacDonald
Explanation:
● Introduced on August 16, 1932, by Ramsay MacDonald, then British PM.
● Proposed separate electorates for minorities and depressed classes .
● Opposed by Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
● Resulted in the Poona Pact (1932) between Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, replacing separate electorates with reserved seats.
IncorrectAnswer: (c) Ramsay MacDonald
Explanation:
● Introduced on August 16, 1932, by Ramsay MacDonald, then British PM.
● Proposed separate electorates for minorities and depressed classes .
● Opposed by Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
● Resulted in the Poona Pact (1932) between Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, replacing separate electorates with reserved seats.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who among the following was not a member of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution?
CorrectAnswer: (d) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Members of the Drafting Committee:
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman)
2. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
3. N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
4. K.M. Munshi
5. Mohammad Saadulla
6. B.L. Mitter (replaced by N. Madhava Rao)
7. D.P. Khaitan (replaced by T.T. Krishnamachari).
IncorrectAnswer: (d) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
Members of the Drafting Committee:
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman)
2. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
3. N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar
4. K.M. Munshi
5. Mohammad Saadulla
6. B.L. Mitter (replaced by N. Madhava Rao)
7. D.P. Khaitan (replaced by T.T. Krishnamachari).
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
1. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation based on the union of British Indian provinces and princely states.
2. Defence and foreign affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Proposed an All-India Federation, but it was never formed as princely states didn’t join.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Defence and foreign affairs were under the Governor-General’s control, not the federal legislature.
IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Proposed an All-India Federation, but it was never formed as princely states didn’t join.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Defence and foreign affairs were under the Governor-General’s control, not the federal legislature.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in response to the Rowlatt Act of 1919?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation:
● Launched to resist the Rowlatt Act, which allowed detention without trial.
● Led by Mahatma Gandhi, it promoted non-violent resistance by boycotting British institutions, laws, and goods.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation:
● Launched to resist the Rowlatt Act, which allowed detention without trial.
● Led by Mahatma Gandhi, it promoted non-violent resistance by boycotting British institutions, laws, and goods.
