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| 3851. |
Consider the following policy ethos of the British Indian Government: 1. To maintain its own rule it promoted communal forces in India. 2. It denied considering the representative nature of the Indian. National Congress during early period of the National Movement. 3. At the time of power transfer to Indians it emphasized on the theory of two-nations. Which of the policy ethos given above were followed by the British Indian Government? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3852. |
Battle of Buxar was fought in |
| A. | 1763 |
| B. | 1764 |
| C. | 1857 |
| D. | 1761 |
| Answer» C. 1857 | |
| 3853. |
Home Rule League was started in Maharashtra by |
| A. | Annie Besant |
| B. | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| C. | Both (A) and (B) |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» C. Both (A) and (B) | |
| 3854. |
Poona Pact was signed in which of the following years? |
| A. | 1932 |
| B. | 1934 |
| C. | 1936 |
| D. | 1938 |
| Answer» B. 1934 | |
| 3855. |
Which of the following treaty was signed at the end of the First World War? |
| A. | Treaty of Versailles |
| B. | Maastricht Treaty |
| C. | Treaty of Lisbon |
| D. | Treaty of Rome |
| Answer» B. Maastricht Treaty | |
| 3856. |
Who founded the 'Indian National Union during 1884? |
| A. | Firoz shah Mehta |
| B. | A 0 Hume |
| C. | Mary Carpente |
| D. | Anand Mohan Bose |
| Answer» C. Mary Carpente | |
| 3857. |
"King Cotton" was a famous slogan used in which of the following historical events? |
| A. | American Civil War |
| B. | Indian struggle against British in 1857 |
| C. | World War I |
| D. | World War II |
| Answer» B. Indian struggle against British in 1857 | |
| 3858. |
Which of the following year was not a part of' Imperial Durbar' in India? |
| A. | 1877 |
| B. | 1903 |
| C. | 1911 |
| D. | 1921 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3859. |
Naujawan Bharat Sabha was founded in |
| A. | March, 1924 |
| B. | March, 1926 |
| C. | March, 1931 |
| D. | March, 1942 |
| Answer» C. March, 1931 | |
| 3860. |
In which year 'Tana Bhagat Resistance Movement' started? |
| A. | 1910 |
| B. | 1914 |
| C. | 1918 |
| D. | 1922 |
| Answer» C. 1918 | |
| 3861. |
Who said" The truth comes as conqueror only because we have lost the art of receiving it as guest."? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| D. | Swami Vivekanand |
| Answer» D. Swami Vivekanand | |
| 3862. |
Ilbert Bill was introduced during the tenure of |
| A. | Lord Ripon |
| B. | Lord Macaulay |
| C. | Lord Dalhousie |
| D. | Lord Willington |
| Answer» B. Lord Macaulay | |
| 3863. |
Anandwan was founded by |
| A. | Baba Amte |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Anna Hazare |
| Answer» B. Rajiv Gandhi | |
| 3864. |
The Communal Award was made by the |
| A. | Ramsay Macdonald |
| B. | Lord lrwin |
| C. | Lord Macaulay |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» B. Lord lrwin | |
| 3865. |
Which Indian nationalist movement is also known as 'August Movement'? |
| A. | Swadeshi Movement |
| B. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| C. | Quit India Movement |
| D. | Non-Cooperation Movement |
| Answer» D. Non-Cooperation Movement | |
| 3866. |
Who formed the Indian National Army in 1942? |
| A. | SC Bose |
| B. | Mohan Singh |
| C. | Shah Nawaz Khan |
| D. | P.K. Sahgal |
| Answer» C. Shah Nawaz Khan | |
| 3867. |
Which of the following was not a member of the Simon Commission? |
| A. | Clement Attlee |
| B. | George Lane-Fox |
| C. | Vernon Hartshorn |
| D. | Lord Birkenhead |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3868. |
In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent toIndia with constitutional proposals to seek Indian support for the Second World War. Which of the following leaders were official negotiators for Indian National Congress for negotiating with Cripps mission? 1. Jawaharlal Nehru 2. C. Rajagopalachari 3. Maulana Azad 4. B.R. Ambedkar |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 only | |
| 3869. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The main form of political work by the early Communists was to organize peasant's and worker's parties and work through them in 1920s. 2. Labour Swaraj party was organized by Muzaffar Ahmed, Qazi Nazrul Islam and Hemanta Kumar Sarkar in Bengal under the fold of Indian National Congress for working with the workers. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3870. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahalwari System of land revenue: 1. It was introduced in the Ganga valley, the North-West Provinces, parts of Central India and the Punjab. 2. The revenue settlement under this system was done with landlords or heads of families who collectively claimed to be landlords of the village or the estate. 3. Under this system the land revenue was determined on permanent basis. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3871. |
In Bombay, Indian National Congress gave slogan that the 'workers and peasants are the hands and the feet of the Indian National Congress'. This slogan was given by Indian National Congress during: |
| A. | Quit India movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation movement |
| C. | Civil disobedience movement |
| D. | Swadeshi movement |
| Answer» D. Swadeshi movement | |
| 3872. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the land revenue system introduced by the British in India: 1. The Zamindari and the Ryotwari systems departed fundamentally from the traditional land systems of India. 2. Under the new system the land became a new form of private property which was now made saleable, mortgage able and alienable. 3. The main aim to introduce the private ownership in land was to promote the commercialization of agriculture. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3873. |
Which of the following recommendations of Nehru report is not correct? |
| A. | Provincial Councils to have 5 year tenure headed by the Governor acting on the advice of the Provincial Executive Council. |
| B. | Full protection of cultural and religious interests of Muslims. |
| C. | Responsible Government at the Centre and in the Provinces. |
| D. | Provinces should be made on the basis of administrative requirements. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3874. |
Under Non-cooperation Movement, which of the following boycott programme was most successful? |
| A. | Boycott of Law Courts |
| B. | Educational boycott in the form of leaving schools and colleges |
| C. | Boycott of foreign cloth |
| D. | Boycott of Government services |
| Answer» D. Boycott of Government services | |
| 3875. |
Consider the following statements about the Theosophical Society: 1. The Theosophical Society advocated the revival and strengthening of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Jainism. 2. The Theosophical Society was founded by Madam H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 3876. |
Consider the following statements about Swadeshi Movement: 1. A powerful press campaign was launched against the partition proposals through newspapers and journals like Bengalee, Hitabadi and Sanjibani. 2. The Indian National Congress supported the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement in Bengal at its Banaras session in 1905. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3877. |
Which of the following charter acts were associated with recommending decent treatment to Indians in matters of selection for civil services? 1. Charter Act 1853 2. Charter Act 1813 3. Charter Act 1833 Correct Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3878. |
Consider the following statements about Lala Lajpat Rai: 1. Lala Lajpat Rai presided over the Special Congress Session in Calcutta in 1920. 2. He authored the book 'Unhappy India'. 3. After withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement, Lala Lajpat Rai joined the Swarajya Party founded by C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3879. |
.Consider the following statements with regard to the Government of India Act, 1935: 1. The Act provided for the establishment of an All India Federation. 2. The All India Federation was to be based on a union of the provinces of British India and the princely states. 3. There was to be a bicameral federal legislature. 4. The representative of the states was to be elected. 5. Only 10 percent of total population in British India was given right to vote. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 only |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 3880. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Following Dandi salt march, Mahatma Gandhi chose Dharasana salt Satyagarha in Mysore as the next non-violent protest against British rule. 2. In Eastern India during Civil Disobedience Movement, people refused to pay chowkidari tax. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 3881. |
Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of the Royal Indian Navy in 1946: 1. The revolt was launched to protest against racial discrimination and unpalatable food. 2. Lord Wavell, the concurrent Viceroy of India, condemned the response of the Indian Army towards the revolt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 3882. |
In reference to the rise of the Left Wing in the Indian Freedom Movement which one of the following observations in regard to Jawaharlal Nehru is not correct? |
| A. | He imparted a socialist vision to the national movement and became the symbol of socialism and socialist ideas in India after 1929. |
| B. | He developed an interest in economic questions when he came in touch with Subhash Chandra Bose. |
| C. | He joined hands with Subhash Chandra Bose to organize the Independence for India League to fight for the complete independence and a socialist revision of the economic structure of society. |
| D. | He criticized Gandhiji for refusing to recognise the conflict of classes, for preaching harmony among the exploiters and the exploited. |
| Answer» C. He joined hands with Subhash Chandra Bose to organize the Independence for India League to fight for the complete independence and a socialist revision of the economic structure of society. | |
| 3883. |
Assertion (A): Earlier congress leader did not adopt aggressive approach towards the British Government and followed a moderate approach. Reason (R): Earlier congress leaders knew the limit of their activity. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). | |
| 3884. |
Consider the following pairs: (Event) (date) 1. Communal Award August 1932 2. Second Round Table conference December 1932 3. Gandhi Irwin pact March 1931 Which of the above given pair(s) is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 3885. |
Consider the following statements regarding Deboned Movement: 1. The Deoband Movement was started under the leadership of Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi. 2. The objective of this movement was to train the religious leaders of the Muslim Community. 3. It was not a revivalist movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3886. |
Assertion (A): The Vernacular Press Act 1878 was brought with a view to prevent the criticism of the government policies and the Act excluded English-language publications. Reason (R): Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act, 1878. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false. | |
| 3887. |
Consider the following statements regarding causes of revolt of l857: 1. Denial of the adoption of child by the childless king. 2. The British Policy of looking down upon Indian subjects. 3. Discriminations among English and Indian soldiers. 4. Social reform and conversion to Christianity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3888. |
Consider the following proposals mentioned in the August Offer 1940: 1. The expansion of the governor-general's Executive Council to include more Indians was promised. 2. Establishment of an Advisory War Council was proposed. 3. The weight to minority opinion was ignored but the untouchables were weighted within the proposals. 4. Indians' right to frame their own constitution after the war would end, was recognised. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 3889. |
Consider the following statements: 1. During the Quit India Movement, the revolutionaries set up parallel government in Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) and in Tamluk (Bengal). 2. The All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution at Bombay on 14 August 1942. 3. The Indian peasants remained aloof from the Quit India movement. Which of the statements given above is/ are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3890. |
Consider the following statements with regard to 'Permanent Settlement system' of land revenue: 1. The work related to this system though started by Warren Hastings, was completed by Lord Cornwallis. 2. Lord Cornwallis was assisted by Sir John Shore in adopting this settlement policy. 3. Under this settlement, Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the land. 4. Lord Cornwallis had adopted this settlement to teach a lesson to the peasants of India. Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 only | |
| 3891. |
Assertion (A): In the beginning the Indian rulers tolerated and even encouraged the establishment of the East India Company's factories in India. Reason (R): The nature of the business of the company initially increased the export of Indian manufacturers and thus encouraged their production. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| D. | (R) is true but (A) is false. |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A). | |
| 3892. |
The main emphasis of the administrative machinery of the British Government in India during 1757-1857 was placed on the maintenance of law and order. By this, the British desired to: |
| A. | carry on their profitable trade and to collect taxes for remission to England. |
| B. | trade with India and to exploit Indian resources without any disturbance. |
| C. | send a message to the Indian masses that the British rule is peaceful and just. |
| D. | make innovations in the administration to meet their needs. |
| Answer» C. send a message to the Indian masses that the British rule is peaceful and just. | |
| 3893. |
Which one of the following observations is irrelevant in regard to the peasant movements in India after 1857? |
| A. | After 1857, the peasants emerged as the main force in the agrarian movements. They fought for their own demands, centered almost wholly on economic issues, and against their immediate enemies like foreign planter, moneylenders and landlords. |
| B. | A major weakness of the 19th century peasant movements was the lack of an adequate understanding of the colonial system and of the social framework of the movements themselves. |
| C. | In the 20 century during the peasant movements the violent clashes were the exception and not the norm. |
| D. | During second stage of the peasant movements, a major demand was to improve the working condition of agriculture labourers. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3894. |
Consider the following statements regarding revolutionaries of 1857 in India: 1. The revolutionaries had little understanding of colonialism, which had overpowered India, or the modern world. 2. The rebel units had a common plan of military action or authoritative heads. 3. The leaders of the revolt were suspicious and jealous of one other and often indulged in suicidal battles. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3895. |
Parisada Hindu Dharma (Hinduism Society) was a major reform movement and organization that assisted in the revival of Hinduism. It was started in 1960 by D.R. Ida Bagus Mantra and led by Gedong Bagus Oka. In which of the following countries was this movement started? |
| A. | Thailand |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | Cambodia |
| Answer» D. Cambodia | |
| 3896. |
Which one of the following conditions was not mentioned in the Lucknow Pact between All India National Congress and All India Muslim League? |
| A. | Muslims should be given one-third representation in the central government. |
| B. | The separate electorates should be abolished. |
| C. | All members, except nominated, should be elected directly on the basis of adult franchise. |
| D. | The term of the Legislative Council should be five years. |
| Answer» C. All members, except nominated, should be elected directly on the basis of adult franchise. | |
| 3897. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Congress of Oppressed Nationalities at Brussels in 1927: 1. The All India National Congress sent a delegation of five members to the meet. 2. Jawahar Lal Nehru was elected the General secretary of the League Against Imperialism, which was organised at this Congress. 3. After this Congress, the All India National Congress took a firm stand against imperialism in any part of the world. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3898. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Arya Samaj Movement: 1. Dayanand Saraswati rejected later religious thoughts, which were in conflict with the Vedas, but his dependence on the Vedas and their infallibility gave his teachings an orthodox colouring. 2. The Arya Samajists though fought against untouchability but supported the rigidities of hereditary caste system. 3. The Arya Samaj movement tried to prevent the conversion of Hindus to other religions, leading to inter-religious frictions, which was one of the factors in the growth of communalism in India in the 20th century. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3899. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian Councils Act,1919: 1. It introduced bicameral legislature. 2. It separated provincial budgets from the Central budget. 3. It introduced the separate representation of chambers of commerce, universities and zamindars. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3900. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the All India States' People's Conference in the Princely States during the Indian National Movement: 1. The first conference of All India States' People's Conference was held in 1927. 2. In the beginning though the All India National Congress allowed the residents of the Princely States to become the members of the Congress but forbade them to initiate any political activity in the States in the name of the Congress. 3. With the launching of Civil Disobedience Movement, the Congress made no distinction between British India and the Princely States and call for struggle was extended to the people of the Princely States. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |