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| 4101. |
Public Safety Bill, 1928 was defeated by Swarajists by series of adjournment motions. In retaliation, government arrested many leaders and famous Meerut Conspiracy Case was started. For what purpose the Public Safety Bill was introduced by government at first place? |
| A. | Bill was aimed at to curb the activities of socialist and communist ideas. |
| B. | It was aimed to increase the representation of non-official members of central legislative assembly. |
| C. | It was aimed to curb the activities of nationalist newspaper specially sprucing up in vernacular languages. |
| D. | It was aimed at bringing draconian laws against extremists where sentence could be imparted without proper trial. |
| Answer» B. It was aimed to increase the representation of non-official members of central legislative assembly. | |
| 4102. |
Consider the following statements regarding 1st Anglo-Maysor war(1767-69): 1. The main causes of this war were Haider's ambition to drive the British away from the Carnatic and finally from India and the British realization of the threat posed to them by Haider. 2. A tripartite alliance was formed against Haider by the British the Nizam and the Marathas. 3. Haider's success in breaking the alliance and declaration of war on the British. The war ended with the defeat of British. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4103. |
Working class movement during British rule charted different path from the mainstream struggle of independence. Which among the following statements is correct regarding India's working class movement? 1. First attempt to limit working hours for labour was brought by Sorabjee Shapoorjee Bengalee. 2. 'Bombay Mill Hands Association' was established by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1890. 3. Attitude of Indian National Congress towards working class movement was of indifference only, despite of their ownership being foreign or domestic. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4104. |
Non-cooperation movement was the first mass mobilization and agitation movement of India for freedom struggle. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the movement? 1. C.R. Das moved the main resolution on non-cooperation in annual session of Congress at Nagpur. 2. Second phase of Non-cooperation movement included mass civil disobedience by non-payment of taxes. 3. Second phase of the movement was launched by Gandhiji from Bardoli Taluqa of Surat district, which proved to be immensely successful. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| 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 | |
| 4105. |
Consider the following statements regarding Swadeshi and boycott movements: 1. The moderates wanted to limit boycott only to foreign goods and not with every association with the government. 2. The extremists wanted to confine boycott movement only to Bengal. 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 | |
| 4106. |
During the period of 1600 AD to 1800 AD, local rulers of which of the following places built temples in a unique style that were profusely decorated with terracotta plaques and stucco patterns? |
| A. | Awadh |
| B. | Hyderbad |
| C. | Mysore |
| D. | Bishnupur in West Bengal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4107. |
During the Indian freedom struggle, which of the following events led to first 'All India Hartal'? |
| A. | Protest against the partition of Bengal |
| B. | Protest against Rowlatt Act |
| C. | Protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre |
| D. | Protest against Simon Commission |
| Answer» C. Protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre | |
| 4108. |
Sri Aurobindo published series of articles titled 'New Lamps for Old' in Indu Prakash, a daily newspaper from Bombay. Its theme was: |
| A. | Criticism of British education policy which focused on higher education and neglected primary education. |
| B. | Criticism of British education policy which focused on teaching in English and neglected vernacular languages. |
| C. | Criticism of politics of then Indian National Congress which he considered to be weak and a form of political mendicancy. |
| D. | Criticism of religious revivalist movements in Hinduism which were orthodox and regressive in his view. |
| Answer» D. Criticism of religious revivalist movements in Hinduism which were orthodox and regressive in his view. | |
| 4109. |
Which among the following literatures were considered to be extolling revolutionary terrorism in India's struggle for Independence? 1. 'Bandi Jivan by Sachin Sanyal. 2. 'Father Dab by Sharatchandra Chatterjee. 3. 'Why I am an Atheist' by Bhagat Singh. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4110. |
The Nagpur Congress session of 1920 was especially important because: 1. A new constitution was adopted for Indian National Congress. 2. Congress Pradesh Committees were organized on the basis of language. 3. Congress Working Committee was formed. 4. The tenure for the President of the Congress was fixed for two years, for the first time. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 4111. |
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was the founder/one of the founders of which of the following? 1. Banaras Hindu University 2. Bharat Scouts 3. A newspaper named 'Leader' 4. Congress Nationalist Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4112. |
Consider the following statements regarding Quit India Movement: 1. During Quit India movement in many parts of India parallel governments were established. 2. In Ballia under the leadership of Chittu Pandey paralle government was established. Which of the above statements 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 | |
| 4113. |
Consider the following statements about M.G. Ranade: 1. He was the founder of Prarthana Samaj. 2. He was the founder of Indian National Social Congress. 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 | |
| 4114. |
Which of the following was not the reason for the strike of Royal Indian Navy Ratings at Bombay in 1946? 1. Unpalatable food. 2. Abuse by senior officers. 3. Indian National Army trials. 4. Use of Indian troops in Indonesia. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4115. |
Consider the following statements regarding charter act of 1773: 1. It elevated the Governor of Bengal to the post of Governor General of Calcutta council. 2. It established a Supreme Court at Fort William in Calcutta. 3. It allowed the servants of the company to engage in small private trades. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 4116. |
Consider the following statements about Cripps proposals, 1942: 1. The congress party objected to it because it did not even talk about granting dominion status to India. 2. It was different from the August offer because formulation of the Constitution now was to be in the Indian hands only. 3. It recognized the rights of provinces for a separate constitution and separate union, if they did not want to join the Indian union. 4. Gandhiji described it as a post-dated cheque. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4 only | |
| 4117. |
Consider the following statements about Surendranath Banerjee: 1. He was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Services Examination. 2. He was unjustly turned out of the Indian civil services. 3. He founded the Indian Association. 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 | |
| 4118. |
Consider the following statements regarding the rise of communism in India: 1. In the late 1920s two powerful left parties, the Communist Party of India and the Congress Socialist Party emerged. 2. The Kirti Kisan Party of Hindustan was founded at Lahore. 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 | |
| 4119. |
Consider the following statements regarding Punjab Naujawan Bharat Sabha established in 1926: 1. Bhagat Singh was its first secretary. 2. It was associated with some communal bodies and other parties with communal ideas. 3. It aspired to create the spirit of general toleration among the public. 4. It considered religion as a matter of personal belief of man and to act upon it fully. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4120. |
In response to the attack of Japan on China in 1937, what was the response of Indian National Congress? 1. It passed a resolution calling upon the Indian people to refrain from the use of Japanese goods. 2. It sent a medical mission to work with the Chinese armed forces. 3. It passed a resolution urging the British Indian Government to send army to fight against Japanese forces. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| 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 | |
| 4121. |
Consider the following statements regarding Individual Satyagraha 1940-41: 1. The Individual Satyagraha was initiated by Jawaharial Nehru. 2. The Individual Satyagraha was not to seek independence but affirm the right of speech. Which of the above statements 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 | |
| 4122. |
Consider the following statements regarding Mohammedan Literary Society founded in 1863: 1. It was founded by Sayyid Ahmed Khan. 2. It was founded at Lucknow. 3. It promoted discussion of religious, social and political questions in the light of modern ideas. Which of the statements given above are incorrect? |
| 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 | |
| 4123. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Press before independence: 1. Under the Newspaper Act 1908, the District Magistrate had the power to confiscate the assets of a press. 2. Under the Vernacular Press Act 1878, Magistrates were authorized to ask publisher of any newspaper to give assurance of not publishing anything threatening peace and security. 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 | |
| 4124. |
Which of the following are associated with regime of Lord Corn wan is? 1. Treaty of Salbai 2. Treaty of Seringapatam 3. The permanent settlement of Bengal Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| 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 | |
| 4125. |
Consider the following statements regarding the "Council of Four" established by the Regulating Act of 1773: 1. It was also known as the Calcutta Council. 2. It was established, to limit the powers of Warren Hastings, the Governor-General. 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 | |
| 4126. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Akali Movement: 1. It was started by the Sikh reformers to purify their religious places and removal of the evil social practices. 2. It resulted in the passing of the State Gurudwara Act of 1925 in the Punjab Province. 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 | |
| 4127. |
Consider the following statements regarding the great social reformer 'Jyotirao Phule': 1. He formed the Satya Shodhak Samaj. 2. He opened the first school for girls in India in August 1848. 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 | |
| 4128. |
Who among the following were called "Kukas"? |
| A. | Nirankari |
| B. | Namdhari |
| C. | Tribal people from Afghanistan |
| D. | Fugitives in Sindh region |
| Answer» C. Tribal people from Afghanistan | |
| 4129. |
Consider the following statements regarding "the Young Men's Indian Association": 1. It was organised by Annie Besant in 1914 in Madras. 2. Its main aim was to put Christian principles into practice by developing a healthy "body, mind and spirit". 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 | |
| 4130. |
Which of the following personalities were associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920? 1. Subhash Chandra Bose 2. Mahatma Gandhi 3. C. R. Das Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4131. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Bardol Satyagraha: 1. It sparked off in 1926, when the British authorities decided increase the land revenue by 30%. 2. Vallabhbhai Patel was conferred with the title of "Sardar" in this movement. 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 | |
| 4132. |
Which the following statements about the Charter Act of 1853, related to the East India Company, is not correct? |
| A. | It increased the number of Directors of the Company. |
| B. | It empowered the Court of Directors either to constitute new Presidency or appoint a Lieutenant Governor. |
| C. | By this act the Indian Civil Services were now thrown open to competitive examination. |
| D. | It resulted in creation of Assam, the Central Province, and Burma as new provinces. |
| Answer» B. It empowered the Court of Directors either to constitute new Presidency or appoint a Lieutenant Governor. | |
| 4133. |
Consider the following statements regarding Kadambini Ganguly: 1. She became one of the few Indian women doctors qualified to practice western medicine in 1886. 2. She presided the fifth session of the Indian National Congress in 1889. 3. She organized the Women's Conference in Calcutta in 1906 in the aftermath of the partition of Bengal. 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4134. |
With reference to the Justice Party, consider the following statements: 1. The Justice Party represented the Non Brahmin Movement. 2. The Justice Party engineered a social revolution against the domination of Brahmins in the sphere of public services and education. 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 | |
| 4135. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Prarthana Samaj: 1. It was founded in 1867 in Bombay by Pandit Ishwar Chandra. 2. It was an off-shoot of Brahmo Samaj. 3. It was a reform movement within Hinduism and concentrated on social reforms like inter-dining, inter-marriage, widow remarriage and uplift of women and depressed classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4136. |
'The Champaran tenant', informs Mahatma Gandhi, 'he was bound by law to plant three out of every twenty parts of his land with indigo for his landlord'. This system was called: |
| A. | Tinkathia system |
| B. | Ryats system |
| C. | Dhasala system |
| D. | Lond lord system |
| Answer» B. Ryats system | |
| 4137. |
Which of the following statements was/were correct regarding the Swadeshi Movement? 1. Promotion of National Education through the establishment of national schools and colleges. 2. In Bengal, even the landlords joined in this movement. 3. The women did not participate in this movement. Select the correct answer using the code w given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4138. |
Consider the following statements regarding Vernacular Press Act 1878: 1. Vernacular Press Act was proposed by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India. 2. The act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies. 3. The act excluded English-language publications. 4. It elicited strong and sustained protests from a wide spectrum of the Indian populace. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4139. |
Consider the following statements regarding the "Individual Satyagraha": 1. It was limited, symbolic and non-violent in nature and it was left to Mahatma Gandhi to choose the Satyagrah is. 2. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first Satyagrahi and Sardar Vallabhai Patel was the second Satyagrahi chosen by Mahatma Gandhi. 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 | |
| 4140. |
By 1930, Dr Ambedkar had become a leader of national staturt championing the cause of the depressed people of the country. He demanded the separate electorates for depressed classes in which of the round table conferences/pact? |
| A. | First Round Table Conference |
| B. | Second Round Table Conference |
| C. | Third Round Table Conference |
| D. | Poona Pact |
| Answer» B. Second Round Table Conference | |
| 4141. |
Which of the following statements was/were correct regarding the Simon Commission? 1. All members of the Commission were Englishmen. 2. As there was no Indian member in it, the Commission faced a lot of criticism even before its landing in India. 3. Almost all the political parties including the Congress decided to oppose the Commission. 4. At Lahore, the students took out a large anti-Simon Commission demonstration on 30 October 1928 under the leadership of Motilal Nehru. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 only | |
| 4142. |
Who of the following were the programmes of the Non- Cooperation Movement? 1. Surrender of titles and honorary positions:. 2. Resignation of membership from the local bodies. 3. Establishment of national schools, colleges and private panchayat courts. 4. Boycott of elections held under the provisions of the 1919 Act. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4143. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement? 1. It was the real mass movement with the participation of different sections of Indian society such as peasants, workers, students, teachers and women. 2. It demonstrated the willingness and ability of the masses to endure hardships and make sacrifices. 3. It witnessed the spread of nationalism to the remote corners of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4144. |
Consider the following: 1. Bahiskrit Hitkarini Sabha 2. Satya Sadhak Samaj 3. Harijan Sevak Sangh Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is associated with the establishments of which of the above? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4145. |
Who among the following was/were the founders of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association in 1928? |
| A. | Chandra Shekhar Azad |
| B. | Bhagat Singh |
| C. | Sukhdev |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4146. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Rowlatt Act imposed judgement without trial in India. 2. The Rowlatt Act was enacted in 1919. Which of the statements given above is/are correct with reference to the Rowlatt Act? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4147. |
Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom struggle? |
| A. | Stimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them preference over imported commodities |
| B. | Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways |
| C. | Providing national education according to the requirements the country |
| D. | Providing-coups against the British Empire through military revolt. |
| Answer» C. Providing national education according to the requirements the country | |
| 4148. |
Consider the following pairs: Tribe : State 1. Sahariya : Andhra Pradesh 2. Bhil : Madhya Pradesh 3. Apatanis : Arunachal Pradesh Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 4149. |
What is the correct sequence of the following events? 1. The August offer 2. The Quit India Movement 3. The Royal Indian Naval Mutiny 4. The Cripps mission Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| B. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4150. |
Consider the following statements regarding peasant's movements in India in nineteenth century: 1. They opposed the system of landlordism. 2. They had an adequate understanding of the colonial system. 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» E. | |