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| 3901. |
Consider the following state Aents in regard to the administrative changes in India after 1858: 1. First step towards separating central and provincial finances was taken by Lord Lytton whereby the provincial governments were granted fixed sums out of central revenues. 2. In the regime of Lord Ripon, the system of giving fixed grants to the provinces was discontinued and a province was to get the entire income from certain sources of revenue within it and a fixed share of the income from other sources. 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 | |
| 3902. |
Which one of the following was the primary cause of majority of civil rebellion against the British Rule before 1857? |
| A. | Exploitation of the village artisans and farmers by moneylenders along with Britishers. |
| B. | The rapid changes that the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. |
| C. | The colonial policy of intensifying demands for land revenue and extracting as large an amount as possible. |
| D. | Not even a part of the enhanced revenue was spent on the development of agriculture or the welfare of the cultivator. |
| Answer» C. The colonial policy of intensifying demands for land revenue and extracting as large an amount as possible. | |
| 3903. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Karachi Conference of All India National Congress, held in March 1931? |
| A. | The Congress endorsed the Gandhi-Irvin pact at this conference. |
| B. | The resolution on the fundamental rights of the citizens was passed for the first time at the conference. |
| C. | The Congress passed also a resolution on National Economic Plan at the conference. |
| D. | At this conference the people specially the youths showed their absolute support to Mahatma Gandhi to lead the national movement. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3904. |
In 1940 Mahatma Gandhi initiated limited Satyagraha on individual basis because- |
| A. | He wanted to unite both the left and right wing of the All India National Congress during the national movement. |
| B. | He wanted to express symbolic oppose against the British Rule as it was appeasing the Fascist Powers in Europe. |
| C. | He wanted to give the British rule a chance to peacefully accept the Indian demands of freedom and to constitute immediately an interim Indian government. |
| D. | He wanted to provide his active support to the British Rule to oppose the fascist powers in Europe. |
| Answer» D. He wanted to provide his active support to the British Rule to oppose the fascist powers in Europe. | |
| 3905. |
Consider the following provisions regarding the Wavell Plan: 1. The reconstruction of the Executive Council of the Governor- General was proposed, until a new constitution was framed. 2. The equal representation of Muslims and upper caste Hindus were provided in the Executive Council of the Governor General. 3. The veto power of the Governor-General was abolished. 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 | |
| 3906. |
Which one of the following statements in regard to the participation of All India National Congress in the provincial assembly elections held in 1937, under the Government of India Act 1935, is not incorrect? |
| A. | Only the Right Wing of the Congress participated in the elections. |
| B. | The objective of the reaffirmed election manifesto of the Congress was to use the Act in the maximum possible welfare of the common people of India. |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi did not address a single election meeting. |
| D. | The Congress won the elections in the half of the provinces. |
| Answer» D. The Congress won the elections in the half of the provinces. | |
| 3907. |
Consider the following statements: 1. During the freedom movement of India, the tendency of the Hindu revivalists to look up only to the heritage of ancient India while ignoring the equally great achievements of the medieval India, encouraged the growth of the communal sentiments. 2. During the freedom movement of India, the falls sense of pride of the great legacies of ancient India motivated the Indians on a large scale to look critically at their society. 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 | |
| 3908. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Indian social reformers, during 19th century, prepared primer books of Indian languages. 2. Modern and reformist ideas were spread among the mass of people in India, primarily through English literature. 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 | |
| 3909. |
Which one of the factors given below did not help the money- lenders to exploit the cultivators under the British rule in India? |
| A. | The new legal system and new land revenue policy introduced by the British. |
| B. | The introduction of transferability of land. |
| C. | The growing commercialization of agriculture. |
| D. | Support of money-lending traditions, prevalent for a very long time. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3910. |
After 1833, in India, there was imposed strict centralisation in the administration, under British rule as the power of the provincial governments to pass laws was taken and their expenditure subjected to strict central control. But very soon, the evil of the extreme centralisation came out that was the most obvious in which one of the fields given below? |
| A. | Legislation in respect of the regional subjects |
| B. | Maintenance of law and order |
| C. | Proper conduction of the internal and foreign trade and to fulfil the commercial interests of the British. |
| D. | Coordination and adjustment of finance between the central and provincial governments. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3911. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Ryotwari Settlement of land revenue system in India under the British rule: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement, the cultivator was recognized as the owner of his plot of land for the payment of land revenue. 2. The Ryotwari Settlement brought into existence a system of peasant ownership over the land. 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 | |
| 3912. |
Whatever anarchy in administration and economy existed in India during 18 century, was a result of which one of the following major reasons? |
| A. | The decline and break-up of the Mughal Empire and breakdown of law and order in different parts of India. |
| B. | The British wars of conquest and the British intervention in the internal affairs of the Indian States. |
| C. | The increasing number and political strength of Zamindars and Jagirdars. |
| D. | The constant decline in the internal trade and the constant increase in foreign trade. |
| Answer» C. The increasing number and political strength of Zamindars and Jagirdars. | |
| 3913. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Tripuri Crisis? |
| A. | Subhash Chandra Bose branded the majority of the top All India National Congress leadership as rightists. |
| B. | After the election of Subhash Chandra Bose as the President of the All India National Congress its twelve members of working committee resigned. |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru did not resign from the working committee of the All India National Congress though he did not agree with the ideas of Subhash Chandra Bose about the top leadership of the Congress. |
| D. | The Congress Socialists did not support Subhash Chandra Bose in the matter because they were against his militant leftist ideas. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3914. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect in regard to the Non-Cooperation Movement 1920-22? |
| A. | The Committee of the Khilafat Movement accepted the suggestions of non-cooperation and asked Gandhiji to lead the movement. |
| B. | The Congress at its Calcutta meeting accepted the non- cooperation proposal. |
| C. | During the movement the province of Madras remained lukewarm. |
| D. | Just after the movement came to an end, the Prince of Wales visited India. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3915. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Civil Disobedience Movement: 1. As a part of this movement an agitation arose in Assam against the Cunningham Circular, which was released to promote alcoholism. 2. Under this movement, in United Province 'no-revenue and no-rent' campaign was commenced in which 'no-revenue part was a call to the Zamindars to refuse to pay revenue to the government. 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 | |
| 3916. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Ghadar Movement: 1. The Ghadar Movement failed to generate an effective and sustained leadership which was capable of integrating the various aspects of the movements. 2. The Ghadarites unwillingly promoted communal sentiments among the Punjabis. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3917. |
Which one of the statements given below is not incorrect in regard to the Swadeshi Movement? |
| A. | The social base of the national movement did not reach to the zamindari sections. |
| B. | The movement was confined to the upper and middle classes and within the big cities and it did not incorporate small towns and lower class. |
| C. | The women kept on distance from the movement and did not join it. |
| D. | The movement was not able to mobilize the peasantry on a large scale. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3918. |
Consider the following statements in regard to 'August Offer' of 1940: 1. Congress accepted the offer. 2. It proposed that consent of minorities is essential for any further constitutional development. 3. It stated dominion status as the long term objective of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3919. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the religious reforms in western India during 19th century? |
| A. | Gopal Hari Deshmudh was one of the earlie4st religious reformers in western India who rationally attacked on Hindu orthodoxy. |
| B. | Paramhans Mandali, which activities spread to south India due to the efforts of the Telugu reformer Viresalingam, agitated against idolatry and the caste system. |
| C. | Prarthana Samaj preached for the worship of one god and tried to free religion of caste orthodoxy and priestly domination. |
| D. | Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, one of the greatest rationalist thinkers of modern India, advocated for the power of human reason. |
| Answer» C. Prarthana Samaj preached for the worship of one god and tried to free religion of caste orthodoxy and priestly domination. | |
| 3920. |
Consider the following reasons for the development of the Indian National Movement: 1. The basic reason of the Indian nationalist movement was that British rule became the major cause of economic backwardness of India. 2. The modern educational system was one of the major resources to create the national movement. 3. The Indian capitalists realised that there was a contradiction between the British interests and their own growth. Which of the reasons 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3921. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the modern education system during the British period in India: 1. The British education system neglected the mass education. 2. The English medium of education generated a linguistic and cultural distance between the educated persons and masses. 3. Bethune School founded by D.K. Karve at Pune, was one of the pioneer institutes in India, to provide modern education to the girls. 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 | |
| 3922. |
Assertion (A): From the second decade of the 19th century, many British officials, political leaders and traders pleaded to the British Government in India to reduce the land revenue. Reason (R): They all wanted to improve the status of the Indian peasants. |
| 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. | (A) is false but (R) is true. |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true. | |
| 3923. |
Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor General of India, to extend direct British rule over maximum possible area in the country, declared that the extinction of all native states of India was just a question of time. The inherent motive of this extension policy of the British rule over India was: |
| A. | To expand the export of the British goods to India. |
| B. | To add the Indian economy to the concurrent global market, through the British economy. |
| C. | To impose similar rule over maximum part of India for the maintenance of law and order. |
| D. | To convert India as a unified economic unit. |
| Answer» B. To add the Indian economy to the concurrent global market, through the British economy. | |
| 3924. |
Which one of the following statements about Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore is not correct? |
| A. | He tried to build a modern navy and established two dockyards. |
| B. | In treaty of Mangalore, Tipu Sultan dictated terms to British. |
| C. | Tipu Sultan had a rocket brigade called Kushoons In his army. |
| D. | The economy of Mysore under his rule was free from the contemporary economic backwardness. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3925. |
Which of the following events was/ were the possible reasons behind the launch of the Non Co-operation Movement? 1. First World War 2. Rowlatt Act 3. Hunter Commission Report Correct code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3926. |
With regard to Quit India Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It called for immediate end to British rule in India. 2. Gandhiji directed the civil servants to resign. 3. The failure of Cripps Mission was one of the reasons of the movement. 4. There was active participation of peasants. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 only | |
| 3927. |
Consider the following statement in regards to the proposals of 'Cabinet Mission Plan : 1. It accepted the demand for a separate state of' Pakistan 2. It proposed for more provincial autonomy and residual powers to be with the provinces. 3. It proposed for three tier legislature system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3928. |
What significance does Satyendra Sinha hold in Modern Indian History? |
| A. | The first Indian to be appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council. |
| B. | The first Indian to join Indian Civil Service. |
| C. | One of the founders of the Indian Association of Calcutta. |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» B. The first Indian to join Indian Civil Service. | |
| 3929. |
With regard to Singh Sabha Movement, which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | It aimed for the modern western education for Sikhs. |
| B. | It was formed to counter proselytising activities in Sikhs by Hindu revivalists. |
| C. | The Akali Movement was an offshoot of this movement. |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3930. |
With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute, consider the following statements: 1. It gave preference to western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning. 2. It proposed English as a medium of instruction in schools and colleges. 3. It forwarded the 'downward filtration theory'. 4. It led to the opening of a large number of elementary schools. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3931. |
With reference to the Permanent Settlement system of land revenue in Bengal, which of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | The security of tenure of landlords was guaranteed. |
| B. | It was introduced by the British government to increase the yield of the soil. |
| C. | It gave rise to the commercialization of land. |
| D. | Under this system, small landholders could be expelled by the new landholders. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3932. |
Consider the following statements regarding Muslim socio- religious movements: 1. Fairazi movement was started by Haji Shariatullah and Dudhi Miyan, which gave emphasis on strict monotheism and anti-British ethos. 2. Taiyuni movement, which was started at Dacca by Maulana Shibli Numani, was opposed to Fairazi movement and supported the British rule. 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 | |
| 3933. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Dawn society: 1. The Dawn Society was founded in Calcutta by Rabindra Nath Tagore, a proponent of national education, in 1902. 2. The society was critical of the colonial education imparted by the university of Calcutta, which, according to it, was "all- too-literary, all-too-academic, unscientific and unindustrial." 3. The Dawn society merged into the National Council of Education in 1906 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» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3934. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1861: 1. The Indian Councils Act of 1861, in the first place added to the Viceroy's executive council fifth member, who was to be a gentleman of legal profession, a jurist rather than a technical lawyer. 2. The Governor General was empowered by the Act of 1861, to issue without the concurrence of the Legislative Council ordinances, which were not to remain in force for more than six months. 3. By the Councils Act of 1861, attempts were made to demarcate the jurisdiction of the Central and the Local Legislature. Identify the correct statement(s)? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3935. |
Consider the following statements regarding Swadeshi movement: 1. It was a positive counterpart of Boycott and it wast applied first to the economic field involving the use of Swadeshi or indigenous goods. 2. On a larger scale, the movement gave a stimulus to Prafulla Chandra Roy's Bengal Chemical Works. 3. This movement had practically entire future political programme of Gandhism with non-violence and no-tax campaigns and no-rent calls. Identify the correct statements? |
| 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 | |
| 3936. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) is Asia's largest Sports Institute located in Punjab. 2. The Azadi Stadium is Iran's largest national stadium. 3. Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located In Bangladesh. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3937. |
The East India Company used a policy, known as 'investments', to exploit the weal the Bengal. The policy of investments' was a process of |
| A. | Purchase of Indian goods out of the revenue of Bengal to export them to other colonies. |
| B. | Purchase of Indian goods out of the revenue of Britain to export them to other colonies. |
| C. | Using of profit of the Company to extend its trade within India and rest Asia. |
| D. | Investment of the wealth, exploited in Bengal, to promote the industrial revolution in Britain. |
| Answer» B. Purchase of Indian goods out of the revenue of Britain to export them to other colonies. | |
| 3938. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Indian Home rule movement: 1. S. Subramania lyer and Annie Besant headed the league In Calcutta. 2. Jinnah led the Delhi division of the movement. 3. Most activities were undertaken in the cities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras and the head was situated in Delhi. Identify the incorrect statement(s)? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3939. |
Consider the following statements about British committees in India from 1918-1919: 1. The Feetham committee recommended the allocation of subjects between the centre and the provinces, as well as the division of provincial subjects into the Reserved and Transferred categories. 2. The Southborough Committee recommended a scheme of territorial constituencies, urban and rural, the latter based on communal representation for Mohammedans and Sikhs and for Indian Christians, Europeans, and Anglo-Indians and the representation of special interests, including commerce and industry. 3. The Home Administration committee recommended the reorganization of the Council of India, the appointment of High Commissioner for India in London, and placing of charges on account of political and administrative work of Indian office on the British exchequer." Correct Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3940. |
Consider the following statements regarding Salt Satyagraha: 1. The salt satyagraha began on March 12, 1930 and ended in Dandi with Gandhi breaking the Salt Act on April 6, 1930. 2. Gandhi chose April 6 to launch the mass breaking of the salt laws for a symbolic reason?it was the first day of "National Week", begun in 1919 when Gandhi conceived of the national hartal (strike) against the Rowlatt Act. 3. Instead of choosing the direct route from Ahmedabad to Dandi, Gandhiji chose to pass through areas under the rulers of the princely states to avoid arrest. 4. Lord Reading was the British Viceroy during Salt Satyagraha. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 3941. |
Consider the following events in the life of Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar: 1. He joined the Swaraj Party in the 1920s, and did not join Indian National Congress later due to ideological differences with Salt Satyagraha and Gandhi. 2. Mavalankar was elected to the Bombay Province Legislative 2. Assembly and became its Speaker in 1937. 3. On May 15, 1952, after the first general elections in independent India, Mavalankar was elected the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3942. |
Identify the incorrect statement with regard to Gujarat Sabha? |
| A. | Vallabh Bhai Patel served as its president in 1918-19. |
| B. | The "Gujarat Sabha" was established in 1884 at Ahmedabad. |
| C. | The Sabha played a pivotal role in organizing the peasants during in Kheda rebellion in 1918-19. |
| D. | It merged into the Indian National Congress in 1920 - becoming the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee. |
| Answer» B. The "Gujarat Sabha" was established in 1884 at Ahmedabad. | |
| 3943. |
Consider the following statements about Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan: 1. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan remained a member of the Congress Working Committee for many years, resigning only in 1939 because of his differences with the Party's War Policy but later rejoined the Congress Party when the War Policy was revised. 2. Gaffar Khan favoured the partition of India. 3. When the referendum over accession of NWFP to Pakistan was held, Badshah Khan and the Indian National Congress Party voted against the referendum. Identify the incorrect statement(s)? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 3944. |
Which of the following events was associated with Lord Lytton? |
| A. | Telegraphic communication was opened with Europe. |
| B. | High Courts were established at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras. |
| C. | The Doctrine of Lapse was withdrawn. |
| D. | Grand Durbar was arranged in Delhi, when country was under severe famine. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3945. |
Which one of the following observations is not true in respect of the Quit India Movement? |
| A. | Many smaller zamindars participated in the movement, whereas big zamindars maintained a stance of neutrality and refused to assist the British in crushing the movement. |
| B. | Under the movement, a special pattern of peasant activity was its total concentration on attacking symbols of British authority and a total lack of anti-zamindar violence. |
| C. | The government officials, specially assuming lower posts, generously provided their assistance to the movement. |
| D. | The Muslim Community also participated in the movement on a large scale though the Muslim League was apart from the movement. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3946. |
During the Indian Freedom Struggle though the left-wing (communist and socialist) workers were among the most courageous, militant and sacrificing of freedom fighters however they failed to establish the hegemony of socialist ideas and parties over the national freedom movement. Which one of the reasons given below was not responsible for their failure? |
| A. | They always had a conflict against the dominant leadership of the All India National Congress on wrong issues as methods of struggle. |
| B. | They always showed ideological and tactical flexibility to compromise with political ideas and programmes of the right wing of the freedom movement. |
| C. | They could not make a deep study of contemporary Indian reality. |
| D. | They were divided into different parties and groups and worked unitedly only for short periods. |
| Answer» C. They could not make a deep study of contemporary Indian reality. | |
| 3947. |
Consider the following statement in regard to 'Poona Pact' of 1932 1. It accepted the concept of separate electorates for the depressed classes. 2. It was accepted by the government as an amendment to the Communal Award. 3. On the ground of separate electorates for depressed classes, the seats reserved for depressed classes in provincial legislature were decreased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3948. |
The Shimla Conference of political parties of India, in 1945, was called- |
| A. | To seek the solution of communal problems existing at that time in India. |
| B. | To agree on and approve the Wavell Plan for Indian self- government. |
| C. | to make a discussion about the elections going to be held in India in the post World War II conditions. |
| D. | to demonstrate the support of all Indian political parties with Indian National Army. |
| Answer» C. to make a discussion about the elections going to be held in India in the post World War II conditions. | |
| 3949. |
Consider the following statements in respect of the Chittagong Armoury Raid case: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh led the revolutionaries of the Chittagong Armoury Raid case. 2. The raid was undertaken in the name of the Indian Republican Army, Chittagong Branch. 3. Pritilata Waddedar was one of the female revolutionaries of the Chittagong Armoury Raid case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3950. |
Which one of the statements given below is not true about the Swaraj Party constituted by Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru? |
| A. | Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru resigned from their offices in the All India National Congress to constitute Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party. |
| B. | The Swaraj Party declared to present the national demand for self-government in the legislative councils under the British rule. |
| C. | The Swarajists stated that participation in the legislative councils under the British rule, was necessary to occupy the piece of power, which was provided to the councils by the Mont-Ford reforms. |
| D. | The Swarajists lacked any policy of coordinating their militant workin the legislative councils with mass political work outside. |
| Answer» D. The Swarajists lacked any policy of coordinating their militant workin the legislative councils with mass political work outside. | |