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QUESTION 1.

The first Individual Satyagrahi, Acharya Vinoba Bhave offered Satyagraha in which among thefollowing way?

a) By not paying taxesb) By burning British Flagc) By making an antiwar speechd) By making a speech against the Viceroy of India

Correct Answer: CYour Answer: DExplanation

• The non-violence was set as the centerpiece of Individual Satyagraha. This was done by carefullyselecting the Satyagrahis.

• The first Satyagrahi selected was Acharya Vinoba Bhave, who was sent to Jail when he spokeagainst the war.

• Second Satyagrahi was Jawahar Lal Nehru.

• Third was Brahma Datt, one of the inmates of the Gandhi’s Ashram.

They all were sent to jails for violating the Defense of India Act

QUESTION 2.

Consider the following statement about 1935 act:

1.It prescribed a federation with provinces and such native states who were willing to join as units.But each province and native state was free to choose whether to join the federation or remainseparate.

2. It introduced diarchy at the centre. On reserved subjects which included internal security, foreignaffairs, defence etc., Governor General acted solely in his discretion. On the transfered subjects, hewas to act in accordance with the advice of CoM who were responsible to the legislature.

3. The electorate was enlarged to 30 mm but high property qualifications meant only 10% could vote.

4. The federation came into existence in 1937.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 3 and 4



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b) 1, 2 and 3c) 2, 3 and 4d) All of the above

Correct Answer: BYour Answer: AExplanation

Explanation:

-The federation never came into existence due to the opposition from the Princely states. If weeliminate statement 4 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method without evenknowing the other 3 statements

[Source: Grover and Grover modern India}

Tikdam: It is quite known to all of us that the federation which was proposed in 1935 Act never cameinto existence. Hence, 4 could have been eliminated. So, b is the answer.

QUESTION 3.

Consider the following statements regarding the Tebhaga Movement.

1.The movement was led by the All India Kisan Sabha

2.The major demand of the sharecroppers of Bengal was to reduce the share of the produce to begiven to landlord to one-third.


a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: CYour Answer: UnansweredExplanation

The Tebhaga movement was an independence campaign initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha in1946–47. At that time sharecropping peasants or Barghadars had to give half of their harvest to theowners of the land. The demand of the Tebhaga movement was to reduce the share given tolandlords to one third.

QUESTION 4.



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The Nehru Report was drafted in 1928 in response to

a) Simon Commissionb) None of the option is correctc) Communal Awardd) Lord Birkenhead's Challenge

Correct Answer: DYour Answer: AExplanation

The challenge of Lord Birkenhead to Indian politicians to produce an agreed constitution wasaccepted by various political sections, and thus prospects for Indian unity seemed bright at thatpoint of time. As an answer to Lord Birkenhead's challenge, Motilal Nehru drafted aconstitution(Nehru Report).

QUESTION 5.

Which of the following steps were taken by the British Parliament after the Revolt of 1857?

1. Doctrine of Lapse was withdrawn.

2. The British Parliament passed an act, which put an end to the rule of the East India Company.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 onlyb) Neither 1 nor 2c) Both 1 and 2d) 2 only

Correct Answer: CYour Answer: CExplanation

The Revolt of 1857 led to the many major changes in the administration and the policy of the BritishGovernment.

QUESTION 6.

Consider the following statements regarding economic philosophy of Indian national Movement:

1. It assigned crucial role to the public sector in industrialisation



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2. The national movement accepted, with near unanimity, the need to develop India on the basis ofindustrialization which in turn was to be independent of foreign capital and was to rely on theindigenous capital goods sector



Correct Answer: CYour Answer: BExplanation

The national movement accepted, with near unanimity, the need to develop India on the basis ofindustrialization which in turn was to be independent of foreign capital and was to rely on theindigenous capital goods sector. A crucial role was assigned to the public sector.

QUESTION 7.

Consider the following pairs:

Event/organization Leader

1. Ramosi peasant Vasudev Balwant Phadke

2. Kuka Revolt Baba Ram Singh

3. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Justice Ranade

peasant resistance

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

a) 3 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) All of the above

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In 1873- 74, the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, led by Justice Ranade, had organized a successful campaignamong the peasants, as well as at Poona and Bombay against the land revenue settlement of 1867.Under its impact, a large number of peasants had refused to pay the enhanced revenue.

Vasudev Balwant Phadke, an educated clerk, raised a Ramosi peasant force of about 50 inMaharashtra during 1879, and organized social banditry on a significant scale.

The Kuka Revolt in Punjab was led by Baba Ram Singh and had elements of a messianic movement.

QUESTION 8.

Consider the following statements:

1. The colonial government allowed unlimited access to forest products, forest lands and villagecommon lands.

2. It allowed cultivation shift to new areas.




The tribal people had depended on the forest for food, fuel and cattlefeed. They practiced shiftingcultivation (jhum, podu, etc.), taking recourse to fresh forest lands when their existing lands showedsigns of exhaustion.

The colonial government changed all this. It usurped the forest lands and placed restrictions onaccess to forest products, forest lands and village common lands. It refused to let cultivation shift tonew areas.

QUESTION 9.

The system of begar was:

a) a part of revenue administartionb) an agricultural practise resulting in high yieldsc) to make the tribals perform unpaid labourd) classification of taxes



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Oppression and extortion by policemen and other petty officials further aggravated distress amongthe tribals. The revenue farmers and government agents also intensified and expanded the systemof begar — making the tribals perform unpaid labour.

QUESTION 10.

Which of the statements regarding the 'Lucknow Pact (1916)' is/are correct?

1.Congress accepted the separate electorate for the first time.

2.Congress and Muslim League jointly demanded 'Dominion Status' for India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) Neither 1 nor 2b) 1 onlyc) 2 onlyd) Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: DYour Answer: DExplanation

Both the Congress and the Muslim League held session at Lucknow in 1916 and concluded thefamous Lucknow pact. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, then a member of the congress as well as the League,made both the parties reach an agreement to pressure the British government to adopt a moreliberal approach to India and give Indians more authority to run their country.

QUESTION 11.

Consider the following statement with respect to Simon Commision:

1. It suggested the replacement of dyarchy with full responsible government in the provinces withthe provision of some emergency powers in the hands of the governors.

2. It recommended autonomy for the provinces as far as practicable and visualized a federation atthe Centre, comprising both British India and the Indian States.

3. The Report recommended introduction of Dyarchy at the Centre.

Which of the statement/s given above are correct?



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a) 1 and 2b) All of the abovec) 1 and 3d) 2 and 3

Correct Answer: AYour Answer: DExplanation

Explanation:

- The Report strongly opposed the introduction of Dyarchy at the Centre. Thus statement 3 isincorrect.

Tikdam: If we eliminate statement 3 we will automatically get the answer by eliminationmethod without even knowing the other 2 statements.

[Source: Grover and Grover modern India}

QUESTION 12.

Which among the following events perpetrated Rowlatt Satyagraha?

1. Passage of Rowlatt Act.

2. Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

3. Vernacular Press Act enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


Correct Answer: AYour Answer: BExplanation

The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act, was alegislative act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in Delhi on March 18, 1919.



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The unpopular legislation provided for stricter control of the press, arrests without warrant,indefinite detention without trial, and juryless in camera trials for proscribed political acts.

This act gave a new direction to the movement. Gandhi organized a mass protest at all India level. ByMarch 23, 1919, the volunteers started courting arrests.

On April 6, 1919, an all India strike was organized. There was mob violence in Bombay, Ahmadabadand all other major towns.

The Satyagraha lost momentum with the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy which happened on April 13, 1919.

The Vernacular Press Act enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press was proposed by LordLytton was passed by the Viceroy's Council on March 14, 1878 much before the Rowlatt satyagraha.

QUESTION 13.

Who was the Viceroy of India during the foundation of Indian National Congress?

a) Lord Bentickb) Lord Dufferinc) Lord Dalhousied) Lord Canning

Correct Answer: BYour Answer: BExplanationQUESTION 14.

Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was founded by:

a) Lala Lajpat Raib) Surendra Nath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bosec) Dada Bhai Naorojid) A.O.Hume

Correct Answer: BYour Answer: BExplanation

The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalistorganization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.The objectives of this Association were "promoting by every legitimate means the political,intellectual and material advancement of the people".

QUESTION 15.



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which of the following statement about Champaran indigo Satyagraha are correct?

1. European planters forced Indian farmers to cultivate indigo on 3/20th of their land holding.Popularly known as tinkathia system .

2. Under this system, European planters holding thikadari leases from the big local zamindars forcedthe peasants to cultivate indigo on part of their land at un-remunerative prices and by chargingsharahbeshi (rent enhancement) or tawan (lump sum compensation) if the farmer did not want togrow indigo, he had to pay heavy fines.

3. Mahatma Gandhi launched an agitation. Demanded a detailed enquiry and redressal of farmers’grievances.

4. Government arrested Gandhiji and the Satyagraha resulted in failure.

Select the correct codes:

a) All of the aboveb) 1, 2 and 4c) 1, 2 and 3d) 2, 3 and 4


Explanation:

-Due to Gandhiji’s agitation ,Government was forced to appoint a committee and it even includedGandhi as one of the member. Government abolishes tinkhatia system and paid compensation tothe farmers. Thus Champaran Satyagraha was a success and hence statement 4 is incorrect.

QUESTION 16.

Consider the following statement about the Salt tax during British Rule in India:

1. Taxation of salt has occurred in India since the earliest times. However, this tax was greatlyincreased when the British East India Company began to establish its rule over provinces in India.

2. In 1835, special taxes were imposed on Indian salt to facilitate its import.

3.Due to Gandhiji’s agitation against the Salt law. The salt law was repealed in 1930 by theGovernment.



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Which of the statement/s given above are correct?

a) All of the aboveb) 1 and 3c) 1 and 2d) 2 and 3


Explanation;

- The salt tax,continued to remain in effect even after the Dandi satyagraha and was repealed onlywhen Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister of the Interim Government in 1946. :

Tikdam: Always closely observe extreme words. Also first 2 statements are tough but thirdstatement is obviously wrong and illogical.If we eliminate statement 3 we will automaticallyget the answer by elimination method without even knowing the other 2 state.

[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_British_salt_tax_in_India]

QUESTION 17.

The Meerut conspiracy case of mid 30s was a result of-

1. Growing government concern over growth of Trade Union activities and wanted to crush with ironhand.

2. The Congress was opposed to communists

3. The government got restless by the visit of British Trade Union leaders to help organize TradeUnion movement in India.

4. Communists were opposed to divide and rule a key policy of government

5. Arrest of M.N. Roy on returning having attended Communist International

Code:

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The British Government was clearly worried about the growing influence of the CommunistInternational. It was also thoroughly convinced that this was all due to the infiltration of communistand socialist ideas propagated to the workers by the Communist Party of India (CPI). Its ultimateobjective, so the government perceived, was to achieve complete paralysis and overthrow of existingGovernments in every country (including India) by means of a general strike and armed uprising. Thegovernment's immediate response was to foist yet another conspiracy case—the Meerut ConspiracyCase.QUESTION 18.

Which of the following were not part of ‘ Fundamental Rights and Economic policy’ which was passedin Karachi session 1931?

1. Free speech and press, right to form association, right to assemble

2. State neutrality to religion, uniform civil code and protection to minorities

3. Relief from agriculture indebtedness , reduction of rent and revenue

4. Better condition of work

5. Non interference of state in areas of industry and transport


a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 3 and 4d) 2 and 5


The Karachi session became memorable for its resolution on the Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programs. Even though the Congress had from its inception fought for the economic interests, civil rights and political liberties of the people, this was the first time that the Congress defined what Swaraj would mean for the masses. It also declared that in order to end the exploitation of the masses, political freedom must include the real economic freedom for the



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starving millions. The resolution guaranteed basic civil rights of free speech, free press, freeassembly and freedom of association, equality before law irrespective of caste, creed or sex;neutrality of state in regard to all religions, elections on basis of universal adult franchise, and freeand compulsory education. It promised substantial reduction in rent and revenue, exemption fromrent in case of uneconomic holdings, and relief of agricultural in datedness, control of usury, andbetter conditions for workers including a living wage, limited hours of work and protection of womenworkers. It also conferred the right to organize and form unions to workers and peasants, and stateownership or control of key industries, mines and means of transport. It also maintained that theculture, language and script of the minorities and of different linguistic areas shall be protected.QUESTION 19.

Seen from an evaluative perspective, Indian Councils Act, popularly known as the Morley-MintoReforms led to a long term disaster because-

a) Its underlying policy of repressing the Extremists and simultaneously to pacify the Moderatesbadly damaged the building up of the national movement.

b) It won support of influential sections of the society such as landlords, zamindars andbusinessmen who were to form the electoral college to elect the elected members of theCentral Legislative Council and the Provincial Legislative Councils thus taking out the stingout of the national movement.

c) It brought in the concept of separate electorates for the Muslims sowed the seeds of thepolicy of communalism leading to partition.

d) None of the aboveCorrect Answer: CYour Answer: CExplanationQUESTION 20.

Which of the following is not true about Congress Socialist Party?

a) It was formed by Acharya Narendra Dev, Jay Prakash Narayan and MinuMasanib) The year of formation was 1934c) It was socialist caucus within Indian National Congress which was dissatisfied bith by anti

rational mysticism of Gandhi and attitude of communists towards Congressd) They were group of leaders who all believed in the philosophy of Marxism-Leninism


The Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was founded in 1934 as a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. Its members rejected what they saw as the anti-rational mysticism of Mohandas



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Karamchand Gandhi as well as the sectarian attitude of the Communist Party of India towards theCongress Party. Influenced by Fabianism as well as Marxism-Leninism, the CSP included advocates ofarmed struggle or sabotage (such as Jai Prakash Narayan and Basawon Singh (Sinha) as well as thosewho insisted upon ahimsa or nonviolent resistance (such as Acharya Narendra Deva). The CSPadvocated decentralized socialism in which co-operatives, trade unions, independent farmers, andlocal authorities would hold a substantial share of the economic power.QUESTION 21.

Which of the following was not a feature of Government of India Act, 1858?

1. It provided that India was to be governed directly and in the name of the crown.

2. The office of secretary of state was vested with complete authority and control over Indianadministration, thus he was now the political head of the India.

3. It transformed the Viceroy of India's executive council into a cabinet run on the portfolio system.


a) 1 onlyb) 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) 1 and 3 only


The Indian Councils Act 1861 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that transformedthe Viceroy of India's executive council into a cabinet run on the portfolio system. This cabinet hadsix "ordinary members", who each took charge of a separate department in Calcutta's government:home, revenue, military, law, finance, and (after 1874) public works.

QUESTION 22.

Consider the following statements about changes in Army after 1857 revolt:

1. Soldiers belonging to community of Sikhs, Gurkhas and Pathans were declared as Martial andrecruited in large numbers.

2. Indians were allowed to become members of officer’s corps.

3. The proportion of Europeans to Indians in the army was raised and fixed at one to two in the Bengal army and two to five in the Madras and Bombay armies. Further, the European troops were



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kept in key geographical and military positions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 1 and 3d) All of the above


Explanation:

-Statement 1 and 3 are correct.

-The old policy of excluding Indians from officer’s corps continued even after 1857.No Indians couldreach the post higher than Subedar till 1914.

Tikdam: The Indians were still discriminated against. The racial hatredness spread more. So, 2 iswrong and hence can be eliminated.

QUESTION 23.

Given below are some of the features of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) with Quit IndiaMovement

1.There was no use of violence in both of these Movements

2. Women Participated in large numbers in both of these Movements.

3. Muslim participation in both CDM and Quit India Movement was less.


a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) All of the aboved) 1 and 3




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Explanation:

-Statement 2 and 3 are Correct.

-While CDM remained largely non-violent however The Launch of 'Quit India' movement wasfollowed large-scale violence directed at railway stations, telegraph offices, government buildings,and other emblems and institutions of colonial rule. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.

[Source: Class 12th History NCERT]

QUESTION 24.

Why did Muslim league launch the Direct Action Campaign in 1946?

a) Due to the failure of cripps missionb) Against Mounbatten Planc) In response to the Shimla Conference(1945)d) None of the above

Correct Answer: DYour Answer: BExplanation

Provoked by the success of the Indian National Congress in the Constituent Assembly, the MuslimLeague launched a 'direct action' campaign on Aug. 16, 1946, which resulted in wide spreadcommunal riots in the country.

QUESTION 25.

Consider the following organization/states in context with the First Round Table Conference(RTC):

1. The Indian National Congress

2. The Hindu Mahasabha

3. Most of the Pricely States

Which of the above organisation/state attended the First RTC?


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Explanation

The Congress leaders were absent because they were either in jails or followed the decision ofCongress to boycott the conference. So, without congress, the entire RTC turned out to be fruitless.

QUESTION 26.

Who among the following were members of the Congress-Khilafat Swarajaya Party established in1923?

1.Chittaranjan Das

2.Motilal Nehru

3.Vithalbhai Patel


a) 2 and 3 onlyb) 1 and 2 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) All of the above


In December 1922, Chittaranjan Das, and Motilal Nehru or the ‘pro-changers’ formed theCongress-Khilafat Swarajaya Party with Das as the president and Nehru as one of the secretaries.Other prominent leaders included Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy and Vithalbhai Patel.

QUESTION 27.

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1.General Service Enlistment act: Lord Canning

2.Arms Act: :Lord Lytton

3.Formation of INC:Lord Rippon

4.First Factory Act: Lord Dufferin


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b) 2 and 3c) 1 and 2d) All of the above

Correct Answer: CYour Answer: BExplanation

General Service Enlistment Act was passed in 1856 by Canning which abolished allowances.

Arms Act was passed by Lytton in 1878.

INC was formed in 1885 during Dufferin’s tenure.

First Factory Act by Ripon.

QUESTION 28.

Chapekar Brothers were executed by the Britishers because of their involvement in the

a) Chittagong Armoury Raidb) killing of Chief Magistrate of Calcutta Presidencyc) Anti-British seditious writingsd) Murder of the chairman of the Plague Committee in Poona


Chapekar Brothers were responsible for the killing of WC Rand, chairman of the Special PlagueCommittee.

QUESTION 29.

Which of the following leaders of the Indian Freedom Struggle came to be known as the 'NoChangers' after the failure of the Non-Cooperation Movement:

1. Motilal Nehru

2. Rajendra Prasad

3. Vallabhbhai Patel


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b) 1, 2 and 3c) 1 and 3 onlyd) None of the above

Correct Answer: AYour Answer: AExplanation

After Gandhi's arrest (March 1922) due to his involvement in the Non-Cooperation Movement, onesection led by CR Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the boycott of legislativecouncils. Those advocating entry into legislative councils came to be known as the 'Swarajists', whilethe other school of thought came to be known as the 'No Changers'.

QUESTION 30.

Consider the following statements about GK Gokhale

1. He founded the organization People’s of India Society in 1905.

2. He is considered as the political guru of Mahatama Gandhi.


a) Both 1 and 2b) Only 1c) Only 2d) Neither 1 nor 2


-Statement 1 is wrong. GK Gokhale founded the organization Servants of India Society in 1905. Theaim of the society was to train national missionaries for the service of India; to promote, by allconstitutional means, the, true interests of the Indian people; and to prepare a cadre of selflessworkers who were to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a religious spirit.

-The organization People’s of India Society was founded by Lala Lajpat Rai.

-Statement 2 is correct.

QUESTION 31.

Consider the following statements about Theosophical Society



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1. Theosophical Society was founded by Annie Besant in 1875.

2. It rejected the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the philosophyof the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?



-A group of westerners led by Madame H.P. Blavatsky (1831-1891) and Colonel M.S. who wereinspired by Indian thought and culture, founded the Theosophical Society in United States in 1875.

-In 1882, they shifted their headquarters to Adayar, on the outskirts of

Madras.

-It accepted the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the philosophyof the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought. It aimed to work foruniversal brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.

-In India, the movement became popular with the election of Annie Besant (1847-1933) as itspresident after the death of Olcott in 1907.

QUESTION 32.

Which of the following were the aims of Indian National Congress when it was formed?

1. develop and consolidate a feeling of national unity among people

2. find a democratic, nationalist movement

3. promote friendly relations among nationalist political workers

4. develop and propagate an colonial nationalist ideology

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a) 1, 2 and 3b) 2, 3 and 4c) 1, 2 and 4d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


-Aims and Objectives of the Congress were to—

(i) found a democratic, nationalist movement;

(ii) politicise and politically educate people;

(iii) establish the headquarters for a 'movement;

(iv) promote friendly relations among nationalist political workers from different parts of the country;

(v) develop and propagate an anti-colonial nationalist ideology;

(vi) formulate and present popular demands before the Government with a view to unifying thepeople over a common economic and political programme;

(vii) develop and consolidate a feeling of national unity among people irrespective of religion, casteor province.

(viii) carefully promote and nurture Indian nationhood.

Tikdam: -Think about statement 4. Congress was formed to fight against colonial ideology. So, itshould be to develop and propagate an anti-colonial nationalist ideology.

QUESTION 33.

Consider the following about the provisions of Indian Council Act, 1892

1. It increased the number of additional members in Imperial Legislative Councils and the ProvincialLegislative Councils.

2. It provided for direct elections for the first time.

3. The budget could be discussed and voted upon.

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a) 1 and 3b) 2 and 3c) 1 and 2d) 1, 2 and 3


- The main provisions of Indian Councils Act 1892 were as follows.

• Number of additional members in Imperial Legislative Councils and the

Provincial Legislative Councils was raised.

• Some of these additional members could be indirectly elected. Thus an element of election wasintroduced for the first time.

• Budget could be discussed.

• Questions could be asked.

But there were certain limitations of these reforrns.

• The officials retained their majority in the council, thus leaving ineffective the non-official voice.

• The 'reformed' Imperial Legislative Council met, during its tenure till 1909, on an average for onlythirteen days in a year, and the number of unofficial Indian members present was only five out oftwentyfour.

• The budget could not be voted upon, nor could any amendments be made to it.

• Supplementaries could not be asked, nor could answers be discussed.

Tikdam: Statement 2 is wrong as British had not given the provision of direct election to Indians asearly as 1892. So, 2 can be eliminated.

QUESTION 34.

Consider the following statements about Shyamji KrishanVerma

1. He started in London in 1905 an Indian Home Rule Society— 'India House'.

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-Shyamji Krishnavarma had started in London in 1905 an Indian Home Rule Society— 'IndiaHouse'—as a centre for Indian students, a scholarship scheme tobring radical youth from India, anda journal The Sociologist.

-Amrit Bazaar Patrika was founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh.

QUESTION 35.

Arrange the following events in chronological order

1. Ahmedabad Mill Strike

2. Poona Pact

3. First Round table Conference

4. Chamaparan Satyagraha


a) 1-2-3-4b) 1-4-3-2c) 4-1-3-2d) 4-1-2-3


1. Ahmedabad Mill Strike- 1918

2. Poona Pact-1932

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4. Chamaparan Satyagraha-1917

QUESTION 36.

Which of the following events occurred during the tenure of Lord Lytton?

1. The Arms Act

2. Vernacular Press Act

3. Appointment of Hunter Commission

4. Famine Code

Select the correct code

a) 1, 2 and 3b) 2 and 3c) 3 and 4d) 1 and 2


Lord Lytton (1876-1880)

Main events of his time period were :

1. Famine in 1876-1878; Famine Commission was appointed in 1878 headed by General RichardStrachey.

2. The Delhi Durbar, January 1, 1877, was held to decorate Queen Victoria with the title Kaiser-i-Hind.

3. The Vernacular Press Act, 1878 was passed, putting several curbs on the vernacular newspapers.

4. Indian Arms act, 1878 forbade the Indian people from keeping or dealing in arms with thepermission of the Government.

5. Foundation of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College was laid by Lord Lytton in 1877 at Aligarh.

6. Statutory Civil Service in 1879. It was also laid down that the candidates had to appear and passthe civil services examination which began to be held in England. The maximum age for thesecandidates was reduced from 21 to 19 years.



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The Appointment of Hunter Commission and Famine Code occurred during the tenure of Lord Ripon.Hence 3 and 4 are incorrect.

QUESTION 37.

Which of the following Gandhiji called as a post dated cheque?

a) August Offerb) Cripps Missionc) Wavell Pland) Cabinet Mission Plan


-Gandhiji called Cripps Mission a post dated cheque as it offered dominion status when Indians wereasking for complete independence.

QUESTION 38.

Consider the following statements about Poona Pact 1932

1. It was signed between Gandhiji and Lord Irwin

2. It increased the seats reserved for the depressed classes in provincial legislatures and the centrallegislature.



Correct Answer: CYour Answer: AExplanation

§ Poona Pact was an agreement was reached between Dr Ambedkar and Gandhi.

§ According to it, seats reserved for the depressed classes were increased from 71 to 147 inprovincial legislatures and 18 % of the total in the central legislature.

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QUESTION 39.

Consider the following statements

1. Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates' role in the Indian freedommovement.

2. The Surat Session of 1907 led to a split between the Moderates and Extremists.



Correct Answer: BYour Answer: CExplanation

-Statement 2 is correct.

-The Partition of Bengal did not bring an end to Moderates role, but there was a split between theModerates and Extremists after it. Extremists wanted to take the Swadeshi Movement to whole ofIndia while the Moderates didn’t want so.

Tikdam: You might have read about the famous Moderates Extremists conflict of 1907. Partition ofBengal took place in 1905. So it means 1 is wrong as Moderates were active after it too.

QUESTION 40.

Given below are some of the activities and organization of the Indian revolutionaries. Which of theseare correctly matched?

1. Chittagong Armoury Raid (A) Kalpana Dutt

2. Abhinav Bharat (B) Guru Ram Singh

3. Anushilan Samiti (C) Vikram Damodar Savarkar

4. Kuka Movement (D) Aurobindo Ghosh


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b) 2 and 3c) 1, 2 and 3d) 1 and 4

Correct Answer: AYour Answer: UnansweredExplanation

1. Chittagong Armoury Raid (A) Kalpana Dutt

2. Abhinav Bharat (B) Vikram Damodar Savarkar

3. Anushilan Samiti (C) Aurobindo Ghosh

4. Kuka Movement (D) Guru Ram Singh

QUESTION 41.

Who is associated with the following act/regulations?

1. Indian Universities Act, 1904

2. Ancient Monuments Act, 1904

3. Calcutta Corporation Act, 1899

4. Police Commission in 1902


a) Warren Hastingb) Lord Wellesleyc) Lord Dalhousied) Lord Curzon


All these events occurred during the tenure of Lord Curzon. The famous event partition of Bengalalso occurred during his time.

Tikdam: Had you remembered the famous Partition of Bengal in 1905 which occured during thetenure of Lord Curzon you could have reached at the answer as all other events are of the samenearby period. Lord Dalhousie, Hastings were in existence long back to Lord Curzon.



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QUESTION 42.

Which of the following newspapers and their founders are correctly matched?

1. Hindu Patriot Raja Rammohan Roy

2. Commonweal Maulana Azad

3. Al Hilal Mohammad Ali

4. Sambad Kaurnudi Girishchandra Ghosh


a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 3 and 4d) None of the above


Sambad Kaurnudi 1821 Raja Rammohan Roy

Hindu Patriot 1853, Calcutta Girishchandra Ghosh

Annie Besant New India and Commonweal,

Maulana Azad Al Hilal

Mohammad Ali Comrade

QUESTION 43.

Consider the following statements about First Factory Act (1881)

1. It was introduced during the tenure of Lord Lytton to improve the service condition of the factoryworkers in India.

2. The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories.

3. It reduced the working hours for women also.

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-Lord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service condition of the factoryworkers in India.

-The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories.

-It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in thefactories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers.

-The Factory Act 1881 focused on children while the Factory Act 1891 focused on the workingcondition of women.

QUESTION 44.

Consider the following statements about Rowlatt Act

1.It allowed the government to arrest any person on the basis of suspicion.

2.The arrested person could be freed only after appeal being made to the District Magistrate.


a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Neither 1 nor 2d) Both 1 and 2


-In 1917, a committee was set up under the president ship of Sir Sydney Rowlatt to look into themilitant Nationalist activities.

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-As per this Act, any person could be arrested on the basis of suspicion.

-No appeal or petition could be filed against such arrests.

-This Act was called the Black Act and it was widely opposed. An all-India hartal was organized on 6April 1919.

QUESTION 45.

Which of the following are the recommendations of Nehru Report (1928)

1. Acceptance of separate electorates in place of joint electorates which were in existence.

2. Dominion status on lines of self-governing dominions.

3. Responsible government at the centre and in provinces.

4. Association of state with religion to maintain harmony.


a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 3 and 4d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


Its major recommendations were:

1. Dominion status on lines of self-governing dominions as the form of government desired byIndians (much to the chagrin of younger, militant section—Nehru being prominent among them).

2. Rejection of separate electorates which had been the basis of constitutional reforms so far;instead, a demand for joint electorates with reservation of seats for Muslims at the centre and inprovinces where they were in minority (and not in those where Muslims were in majority, such asPunjab and Bengal) in proportion to the Muslim population there with right to contest additionalseats.

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4. Nineteen fundamental rights including equal rights for women, right to form unions, and universaladult suffrage.

5. Responsible government at the centre and in provinces.

6.Full protection to cultural and religious interests of Muslims.

7. Complete dissociation of state from religion.

QUESTION 46.

Which of the following provisions were provided by Cabinet mission?

1. Rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan

2. A strong centre with weak provinces

3. An interim government to be formed from the constituent assembly.



Correct Answer: BYour Answer: UnansweredExplanation

-Cabinet mission

-Rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan

-Three-tier executive and legislature at provincial, section and union levels.

-A constituent assembly to be elected by provincial assemblies by proportional representation.

-A common centre would control defence, communication and external affairs.

-Provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers. Princely states were no longer to beunder paramountcy of British Government They would be free to enter into an arrangement withsuccessor governments or the British Government.

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Tikdam: Though Cabinet Mission Plan was in favor of a united India. One of the drawbacks we cansay of this plan was that it proposed a weak centre and strong provinces.

QUESTION 47.

Given below are features of the Indian Independence Act. Which of these are incorrect?

1. It provided for the creation of republics of India and Pakistan.

2. It provided that a Boundary Commission would demarcate the boundaries of the provinces of thePunjab and Bengal.

3. It provided for the governance of India and Pakistan as per the provisions of Government of IndiaAct, 1919 till the new constitutions were framed.




Indian Independence Act 1947

1. The British Government accorded formal approval to the Mountbatten Plan by enacting the IndianIndependence Act on 18 July 1947

2. The partition of the country into India and Pakistan would come into effect from 15 August 1947.

3. The British Government would transfer all powers to these two Dominions.

4. A Boundary Commission would demarcate the boundaries of the provinces of the Punjab andBengal

5. The Act provided for the transfer of power to the Constituent Assemblies of the two Dominions,Which will have full authority to frame their respective Constitutions.

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7. On 15th August 1947 India, and on the 14th August Pakistan came into existence as twoindependent states.

8. It provided for the governance of India and Pakistan as per the provisions of Government of IndiaAct, 1935 till the new constitutions were framed.

Tikdam: This act transferred powers to the dominions of India and Pakistan. The republics of Indiaand Pakistan were formed only when the constitution is made and not by this act. So, 1 is wrong.

QUESTION 48.

Consider the following statements about Quit India Movement

1. The movement witnessed participation of youth, students and government employees in largenumber.

2. Gandhiji played an active role in the movement by moving from one part of the country toanother.



Correct Answer: AYour Answer: CExplanation

• Quit India Movement was the final attempt for country’s freedom as -

• Large number of students left their schools and colleges to join the movement.

• Youth of the nation participated in this movement with patriotism viz. strikes, demonstrations andpublic meetings along with armed attacks on government buildings.

• Paved the way for India’s freedom & aroused among Indians the feelings of bravery, enthusiasmand total sacrifice.

• There were no communal clashes during the movement.

• The movement established the truth that it was no longer possible to rule India without the wishesof Indians.



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Tikdam: Gandhiji was arrested on 9 August, 1942. So, how could he have played an active role at theground level?

QUESTION 49.

Which of the following statements about Moderates and Extremists are correct?

1.The moderates had full faith in the masses unlike extremists.

2.The moderates believed in England's providential mission in India while the extremists didn’t.

3.The moderates insisted on the use of constitutional methods only but the extremists did nothesitate to use extraconstitutional methods like boycott and passive resistance.




Differences Between Moderates and Extremists

Moderates

1. Social base—zamindars and upper middle classes in towns.

2. Ideological inspiration— western liberal thought and European history.

3. Believed in England's providential mission in India.

4. Believed political connections with Britain to be in India's social, political and cultural interests.

5. Professed loyalty to the British Crown.

6. Believed that the movement should be limited to middle class intelligentsia; masses not yet readyfor participation in political work.

7. Demanded constitutional reforms and share for Indians in services.

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Extremists

1. Social base educated middle classes in towns and lower middle class.

2. Ideological inspiration—Indian history, cultural heritage and Hindu traditional symbols.

3. Rejected 'providential mission theory' as an illusion.

4. Believed that political connections with Britain would perpetuate British exploitation of India.

5. Believed that the British Crown was unworthy of claiming Indian loyalty.

6. Had immense faith in the capacity of masses to participate and to make sacrifices.

7. Demanded swaraj as panacea for Indian ills.

8. Did not hesitate to use extraconstitutional methods like boycott and passive resistance to achievetheir objectives.

QUESTION 50.

Consider the following statement about Congress Swarajist Party

1. It was founded by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.

2. It wanted to stay away from council entry and focus on constructive work.




-One section led by C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the boycott oflegislative councils so that the nationalists could enter them to expose the basic weaknesses of theseassemblies and use these councils as an arena of political struggle to arouse popular enthusiasm.

-They wanted, in other words, to 'end or mend' these councils, i.e., if the Government did notrespond to the nationalists' demands, then they would obstruct the working of these councils.



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-Those advocating entry into legislative councils came to be known as the Swarajists, while the otherschool of thought led by Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari and M.A. Ansaricame to be known as the 'No-changers'.

-The 'No-changers' opposed council entry, advocated, concentration on constructive work, andcontinuation of boycott and noncooperation, and quiet preparation for resumption of the suspendedcivil disobedience programme.

Tikdam: The CSP was formed with the primary aim of gaining entry into councils.It was against nochangers who wanted to stay away from councils. Hence, 2 is wrong.

QUESTION 51.

Which of the following statements about 'Cunningham circular' are correct?

1. It is associated with the Non-Cooperation movement.

2. This circular protected the students against any anti-British and pro-swadeshi activity by students.


a) 1 onlyb) Both 1 and 2c) Neither 1 nor 2d) 2 only


-Assam, a powerful agitation was organised against the infamous 'Cunningham circular' whichforced parents, guardians and students to furnish assurances of good behaviour. This circularimposed a blanket ban on any anti-British and pro-swadeshi activity by students.

QUESTION 52.

Consider the following statements about the Khilafat Movement.

1. It was initiated by Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.

2. It demanded that Khalifa must retain control over the Muslim sacred places in the erstwhileOttoman Empire.

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Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 2 onlyd) 1 and 3


-The Khilafat Movement, (1919-1920) was a movement of Indian Muslims, led by Muhammad Ali andShaukat Ali.

-It demanded the following: The Turkish Sultan or Khalifa must retain control over the Muslim sacredplaces in the erstwhile Ottoman empire; the jazirat-ul-Arab (Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Palestine) mustremain under Muslim sovereignty; and the Khalifa must be left with sufficient territory to enable himto defend the Islamic faith.

-The Congress supported the movement and Mahatma Gandhi sought to conjoin it to theNon-cooperation Movement.

QUESTION 53.

Consider the following statements about Indian Council Act 1909

1. The number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial LegislativeCouncils was increased.

2. It introduced separate electorates for the Muslims.

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Main features of Morley Minto reforms or Indian Council Act 1909

1. The number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the Provincial LegislativeCouncils was increased.

2. It introduced separate electorates for the Muslims.

3. One Indian was to be appointed to the viceroy's executive council

(Satyendra Sinha was the first to be appointed in 1909.

QUESTION 54.

Which of the following statement with reference to the Wardha Scheme of Education is incorrect?

a) It was introduced by Sri S. Radhakrishnan.b) It emphasized on making education free and compulsory for the children.c) The medium of instruction was to be the mother tongue of the child.d) The education of child was to include some form of productive work.


-In 1937, Gandhiji in a series of articles in the Harijan discussed his ideas about the problem ofeducation in India and wanted that education should be given through “a profit yielding vocation”, sothat it could become self-supporting.

-The All India Educational Conference held at Wardha in October, 1937 discussed the ideas ofGandhiji and passed the following resolutions:

1. Provision of Free and Compulsory Education for seven year on a nationwide scale;

2. Relating education with the manual and productive work and some form of handicraft;

3. Mother tongue be the medium of instruction

QUESTION 55.

Which of the following statements about Wavell Plan are correct?

1. The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the1935 Act.

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3. All the members of the executive council were to be Indians.




The main proposals of the Wavell Plan were as follows.

• With the exception of the governor-general and the commander-in-chief, all members of theexecutive council were to be Indians.

• Caste Hindus and Muslims were to have equal representation.

• The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the1935 Act (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly).

• Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers.

• Representatives of different parties were, to submit a joint list to the viceroy for nominations to theexecutive.

Tikdam: The British were not that liberal that all the members of executive council were Indians asearly as 1945. So, 3 can be eliminated.Also always look for extreme words like only ,all etc

QUESTION 56.

Which of the following was provided by Cripps Mission?

1. It provided for a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies to frame the constitution.

2. It provided for transfer of all powers to Indians as soon as the war was over.


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d) Neither 1 nor 2Correct Answer: AYour Answer: CExplanation

-CRIPPS MISSION (MARCH 1942) It offered—

-an Indian Union with dominion status, with right to withdraw from Commonwealth.

-after war, a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies to frame the constitution.

-freedom to any province unwilling to join the Union to have a separate agreement with Britain.

-Meanwhile, defence of India to remain in British hands.

Tikdam: British never agreed to give full transfer of power. Even in 1945, Wavell plan they said theywould take 2 posts in their hands. In 1942, they just agreed for dominion status.

QUESTION 57.

Which of the following statements about Vernacular Press Act are incorrect?

1.It was directed against newspapers published in English.

2. It was also known as the Gagging Act.

3. An appeal could be made to the government against the action of a Magistrate.


a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3c) 1, 2 and 3d) 1 and 3


The provisions of the Act included the following.

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material; the printer and publisher could also be required to deposit security which could beforefeited if the regulation were contravened, and press equipment could be seized if the offencereoccurred.

2. The magistrate's action was final and no appeal could be made in a court of law.

3. A vernacular newspaper could get exemption from the operation of the Act by submitting proofsto a government censor.

The Act came to be nicknamed "the gagging Act". The worst features of this Act were

(i) discrimination between English and vernacular press,

(ii) no right of appeal.

QUESTION 58.

Consider the following statements about lbert Bill

1. It allowed European judges to try the cases involving the Indians.

2. It was strongly opposed by the Indians and hence the government had to withdraw it.




-Ilbert Bill allowed Indian judges and magistrates the jurisdiction to try British offenders in criminalcases at the District level.

-It was never allowed before.

-So the Europeans living in India looked it as a Humiliation and the introduction of the bill led tointense opposition in Britain as well as India (by the British residents). So it was withdrawn but wasreintroduced and enacted in 1884 in a severely compromised state.



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Tikdam: European judges were already trying the Indians and they imposed harsh punishments forthem. It was about trying the Europeans by Indian judges which was not acceptable to them andthey protested against this bill.

QUESTION 59.

Which of the following statements about Hunter Commission are incorrect?

1. It emphasised that state's special care is required for extension and improvement of primaryeducation.

2.It recommended that the control of primary education should be taken away from district andmunicipal boards and transferred to the centre government.

3. It recommended for the spread of female education.


a) only 2b) 2 and 3c) 1 and 3d) 1, 2 and 3


The commission—

(i) emphasised that state's special care is required for extension and improvement of primaryeducation, and that primary education should be imparted through vernacular.

(ii) recommended transfer of control of primary education to newly set up district and municipalboards.

(iii) recommended that secondary (High School) education should have two divisions.

(iii) drew attention to inadequate facilities for female education, especially outside presidency townsand made recommendations for its spread.

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1.The Core principle of the CR Formula was a proposal for the Congress to offer the League theMuslim Pakistan based on plebiscite of all the peoples in the regions where Muslims made amajority.

2.The Muslim league was to endorse the demand for independence for the traditional period, i.e.Muslim league would support the congress’s demand for complete freedom and then majorityprovinces would go to plebiscite especially north eastern provinces.

3. The terms would be binding only in case of transfer by Britain of full power and responsibility forfull governance of India.

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

a) All of the aboveb) 1 and 2c) 2 and 3d) 1 and 3


Explanation:

-All of the above statements are correct.

[Source: Bipin Chandra India’s struggle for Independence]

QUESTION 61.

Which of the following movement was referred as “Himalayan Blunder” by Mahatma Gandhi?

a) Rowlatt Act Satyagrahab) Non-Cooperation Movementc) Civil Disobedience Movementd) Quit India Movement


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a different direction than what was expected. There were events of violent outbreaks which fearedthe Govt.

The Rowlatt Satyagraha was withdrawn on 18th April, 1919 because of the Jaliawala Bagh Massacrethat happened on 13th April 1919.

Gandhiji called it a ‘Himalayan Blunder’.

QUESTION 62.

Consider the following statements regarding the Home Rule movement in India:

1.Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant both simultaneously launched the Home Rule movement inIndia.

2.The Indian Home Rule movement came to an end after Montagu Declaration in 1917.




•

Tilak’s League was set up in April 1916 and was restricted to Maharashtra (excluding Bombay city),Karnataka, Central Provinces and Berar. It had six branches and the demands included swarajya,formation of linguistic states and education in the vernacular.

Besant’s League was set up in September 1916 in Madras and covered the rest of India (includingBombay city).

•After the Montague declaration in 1917, Besant had dropped her league but not Tilak.

QUESTION 63.

Which of the following statements are true regarding Gandhi-Irwin pact?

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2. As per the agreement, British decided to release all the prisoners.

3. As per the agreement civil disobedience was withdrawn.


a) Only 1b) 1 and 3c) 1 and 2d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: BYour Answer: DExplanation

Explanation:

- Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin. It is also known as "DelhiPact". British decided to release political prisoners as per this agreement and not all prisoners.


Tikdam: Be cautious of words like all. The British never agreed to release all the prisoners. Hence. 2can be eliminated.

QUESTION 64.

Who among the following played a prominent role in the Santhal revolt?

1. Sidhu

2. Shambhu

3. Kanhu

4. Birsa

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 4 onlyd) 2 and 3 only

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Your Answer: UnansweredExplanation

The Santhal Revolt took place in 1855-56. The main leaders were Sidhu and Kanhu.

QUESTION 65.

Which of the following causes were responsible for the growth of Indian Nationalism?

1. Racialism

2. Administrative unification of India

3. Influence of European historical researchers

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1 and 2b) 2 onlyc) 2 and 3d) 1, 2 and 3


Explanation

- Racialism, administrative unification of India and influence of European historical researchers all ledto growth of nationalism in India.

[Source: Chapter 12, Modern India NCERT Class XII]

QUESTION 66.

Books Sarvajanik Satya Dharma Poostak and Ghulamgiri were written by

a) M G Ranadeb) Jyotirao Phulec) Dayananda Saraswatid) Badruddin Taiyabji




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-Books Sarvajanik Satya Dharma Poostak and Ghulagiri were written by Jyotirao Phule.

-He worked for eradication of untouchability and the caste system, women's emancipation and thereform of Hindu family life. In September 1873, Phule, along with his followers, formed theSatyashodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) to attain equal rights for people from "lower"castes.

QUESTION 67.

In which of the following movements There was an active participation by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

1.Swadeshi Movement

2.Home Rule Movement

3.Non-Cooperation Movement


a) 1 and 2b) All of the abovec) 1 and 3d) 2 and 3


Explanation:

-Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on the day NCM was Launched thus it is obvious he did not Participated inthe movement.Thus statement 1 is incorrect. If we eliminate Statement 3 which is too obvious we willautomatically get the answer by the elimination method

[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bal_Gangadhar_Tilak]

Tikdam: Bal Gandhadgar Tilak had died before NCM was at its active phase. Hence, 3 can beeliminated.

QUESTION 68.

Consider the following statements about Arya Samaj

1. It was founded by Dayanand Saraswati.



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2. It considered the Vedas and Puranas infallible.

3. It tried to prevent the conversion of Hindus to other religion.




-Statement 1 and 3 are correct.

-Arya Samaj believed in the infallibility of only Vedas and denounced all other later scriptures likePuranas.

QUESTION 69.

Consider the following statements about the Later revolutionary Movement of 1920’s and 30’s

1. They lacked proper understanding of the strength and character of English rule.

2. They had close association with communist leaders, trade unions etc.

3. They aimed at creating mass revolution.

4. Women participated in large scale. They acted as messenger, provided shelter, took care of armsand even fought.


a) 1, 3 and 4b) All of the abovec) 1, 2 and 4d) 2, 3 and 4


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Statement 1 is wrong. Later revolutionary had a proper understanding about the strength andcharacter of English rule. It was early revolutionaries who lacked proper understanding.


QUESTION 70.

Which of following statements are true about difference between Home Rule League of Tilak andAnnie Besant:

1) Tilak league was set up after Besant league.

2) Tilak league was restricted to some parts of India like Maharashtra whereas Besant leaguecovered major parts of the country.

3) Besant movement was less successful than of Tilak league movement.

Select the correct code:



Answer: (b)

Explanation

- Tilak league was set up before Besant league.

-2 and 3 are correct.

[Source: Chapter 12, Old Modern India NCERT Class XII by Bipin Chandra]

QUESTION 71.

Which of following statements is/are correct about ‘Partition of Bengal’?

1. The official reason given for Partition of Bengal was that Bengal with a population of 78 Millionhad become too big to be administered.



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2. Bengal was divided on the basis of religion but Bengali language speaking people still havemajority in each part of Bengal.




Explanation

-The Bengali speaking people were reduced to minority in their own state. Bengali no longerremained a majority language.


QUESTION 72.

Which of the following were the demands of non-cooperation movement?

1. Solving khilafat issue

2. The Redressal of Punjab wrongs (Jallianwalabagh massacre)

3. Attainment of swaraj


a) 1 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 2 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: DYour Answer: CExplanation

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- The demands of non-cooperation movement are solving Khilafat issue, the redressal of Punjabwrongs (Jallianwalabagh massacre) and attainment of swaraj.


QUESTION 73.

Which of the following are true about Kheda satyagraha?

1. It was against high rate of taxation imposed by the government.

2. JL Nehru emerged as a leader out of this movement.




Explanation

- This movement started because the farmers protested to decrease the rate of taxation as therevenue was very less due to famine while the government imposed high rate of tax.

- Sardar Patel emerged as a leader.


QUESTION 74.

Which of the following was part of home charges mentioned in drain of wealth theory?

1. Purchase of military stores.

2. Interest on debts and on railway capital investment.

3. Non-effective charges of the army.

4. Pensions and gratuities payable in England to retired civil servants of the company.




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a) 1, 2, 3 and 4b) 2, 3 and 4c) 1 and 3d) 1, 2 and 4


Answer: (a)

Explanation

The home charges consisted of many items such as:

Purchase of military stores, Expenditure on India Office Establishment, Interest on debts, Interest onrailway capital investment, Non-effective charges of the army and Pensions and gratuities payable inEngland to retired civil servants of the company.


QUESTION 75.

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Lala Lajpat Rai?

a) He was associated with the activities of Federal Bank.b) He founded Servants of the People Society.c) He was involved with the Hindu Mahasabha.d) He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari.


Lala Lajpat Rai was also associated with activities of Punjab National Bank and Lakshmi InsuranceCompany in their early stages and not Federal bank. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.

[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lala_Lajpat_Rai]

QUESTION 76.

Which of the following revolutionary was not associated with Hindustan Socialist Republicassociation?

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c) Jaidev Kapoord) Ganesh Ghosh


Ganesh Ghosh was associated with Chittagong armoury raid

QUESTION 77.

Which of the following newspapers advocated revolutionary terrorism during the freedom struggle?

a) The Sandhyab) The Yugantarc) The Kald) All the above


-After 1905, several newspapers had begun to advocate revolutionary terrorism. The Sandhya andYugantar in Bengal, and the Kal in Maharashtra were the most prominent among them.

QUESTION 78.

Which of the following changes took place after the revolt of 1857?

1. Board of Control was abolished

2. Board of Directors was abolished

3. A new post called secretary of state was created.






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By a special act passed in 1858 (Regulating Act of 1858), both the board of control and board ofdirectors were abolished and the office for the secretary of state was created.

QUESTION 79.

Which of the following was organised by Dr. Ambedkar

1. Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha

2. Samaj Samta Sangh




Both the organisation were established to propogate equality between Hindus and Dalit.

QUESTION 80.

Which of the following statements regarding manadate of Industrial Commission 1916 is/are correct:

1. Suggest the manner in which govt could help industrial development.

2. To report on possible opening for non-Indian capital enterprise in Industry.




Statement one is correct;



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Statement 2 is incorrect since mandate of Industrial commission was to discuss the opening ofIndian capital enterprise in the industry.

QUESTION 81.

Which of the following were the recommendations of Jinnah's 14 points?

1. Minorities were to be adequately represented in all legislatures.

2. One-half of seats were to be reserved for Muslims.

3. Representation on the basis of Separate electorate.




one-third of seats were to be reserved for muslims also one-third ministers were to be from muslimcommunity.

QUESTION 82.

Consider the following statement about Early Revolutionary Movements:

1. They decided to copy the methods of the Russian nihilists and populists. That is to say, theydecided to organize the assassination of unpopular British officials

2. The Revolutionaries wanted quicker results and discounted the value of persuasion.

3. They were very secular in nature and never took any religious oath.



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Your Answer: BExplanation

Explanation:

Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect

- In spite of its selfless sacrifice, the early revolutionary movement’s Hindu religious zeal acted as acheck for others to join the movement and it postponed efforts to draw the masses into activepolitical struggle. Thus statement 3 is incorrect.

QUESTION 83.

Which of the following was not mentioned in the Nehru Report?

1. To create a separate province of Sindh.

2. To establish Supreme Court as the apex court.

3. Both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy were mentioned in the report.

a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) 3 onlyd) 2 and 3 only


Only 19 FRs were mentioned in the report including equality among men and women.

QUESTION 84.

Consider the following statements:

1. Agitation in favor of modern education by progressive Indians.

2. To ensure cheap supply of educated manpower for subordinate posts in administration.

3. Government believed that educated Indians would help expand the market for British Products.

Which of the above is/are the reason(s) for spreading of education (in India) by Government of Indiaduring British rule?

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b) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) All are correct


Explanation:

Britishers made very little efforts to spread education in India. They were not much concerned abouteducation in India. They were only interested in cheap supply of Indian for subordinate positionsbecause a number of Britishers living in India was less and the salary expected by Britisher was muchhigher than expected by Indian at that time.

Also, educated Indians were became aware about importance of education so they agitated formodern education in India.

English education was helpful in expanding the markets for goods for British products.

QUESTION 85.

Sir Anthony MacDonnell Commission 1900 was setup for:

a) Famine Reliefb) Agriculture Reliefc) Both A and Bd) Neither A nor B


"1. It recommended for the appointment of Famine Commissioner.

2. It also recommended for stricter regulation of Famine."

QUESTION 86.

"Objective of Rahnumai Mazdayasanan Sabha was:

1. Restoration of Islam as a religion in its purity.

2. It was established by Mirza Gulam Ahmed.

3. Sabha has its weekly newpaper named 'Rast Gofter'"



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Which of the following is correct?

a) 1 onlyb) 1 and 2 onlyc) 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 only


"Rahnumai Mazdayasanan Sabha was a progressive Parsi Movement founded by Dadabhai Naoroji,Naraoji Furdonji, J B Wacha and S S Bangali in 1851.

Objective was:

Restoration of Zoroastrian as a religion in its purity."

QUESTION 87.

"Which of the following facts are true about Madras Hindu Association

1. Founded by Annie Besant.

2. It tried to promote social and religious ideas on the lines of Hindu Civilisation.

3. Its main purpose was to oppose Devadasi System."

Consider the following:

a) 1 onlyb) 1 and 2 onlyc) 3 onlyd) 1 and 3 only


There were two of them: the Madras Hindu Social Reforms Association founded by VeresalingamPantulu (1848-1939) in 1892, and the Madras. Hindu Association founded by Mrs. Annie Besant in1904. Pantulu’s Hindu Association was a social purity-movement advocating temperance andcombating the devadasi custom. Besant’s organisation was intended “to promote Hindu social andreligious advancement on national lines with the spirit of Hindu civilization.”



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Devadasi System was opposed by the Madras Hindu Social Reform movement.

QUESTION 88.

"Which of the following is true about Namdhari Movement:

1. It was founded by Baba Dayal Das

2. It was an offshoot of Kuka Movement

3. It was modelled on the pattern of Khalsa Movement"


a) only1b) only 2c) 1 and 2 onlyd) 2 and 3 only


"1. Namdhari Movement was founded by Balak Singh

2. It was an offshoot of Kuka Movement

3. It was modelled on the pattern of Khalsa Movement founded by Guru Gobind Singh"

QUESTION 89.

"Which of the following were objectives of Singh Sabha:

1. To restore the purity of Sikh Religion.

2. To popularise the use of Punjabi and English.

3. To involve British in the education program of Sikhs."


a) only1b) 1 and 2 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Your Answer: UnansweredExplanation

It aimed to popularise the use of only Punjabi.

QUESTION 90.

"Which of the following were the important characterisitics of the Act of 1861:

1. It was a progressive step towards legislative decentralisation.

2. It laid the foundation of Indian legislature.

3. It marked the beginning of representation of Indians in legislative councils."


a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 2 and 3 Onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 only


Apart from the three points mentioned in the qusetion, act also laid the foundation of the systemofadministration in India which lasted till the end of British rule in India.

QUESTION 91.

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because

1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session


a) 1 onlyb) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) None of the above



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Correct Answer: AYour Answer: CExplanation

Explanation:

Lahore Session of Congress was presided by Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Lahore Session:

ü The most land mark resolution was that the Nehru Committee Report had now lapsed andDominion status will not be acceptable.

ü A Poorna Swarajya Resolution was passed (meaning complete Independence)

ü In pursuance with this resolution, the Central and Provincial Legislatures had to be boycottedcompletely and all the future elections were also to be boycotted.

ü A Programme of the Civil Disobedience was to be launched.

On the midnight of December 31, 1929 and January 1, 1930, the deadline of the Nehru Committeereport expired and Jawahar Lal Nehru unfurled the Flag of India's independence on the bank of RiverRavi in Lahore.

The Congress working committee met on January 2, 1930 and on that day, it was decided that theJanuary 26, 1930 should be observed as Poorna Swarajya Day, as on that day, a Poorna Swarajyapledge was drafted by Mahatma Gandhi.

QUESTION 92.

"Which of the following provisions were accepted by the British Govt in 1st round table conference:

1. The form of govt of India was to be an All India Federation in which the British provinces and theIndian States were to join.

2. Federal Govt was made responsible for federal legislature.

3. Provinces were to be given autonomy in their own affairs."


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c) 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 only


All the three were accepted by the British Government

QUESTION 93.

Consider the following statement about Royal Indian Navy Mutiny:

1. The mutiny started as a strike by the section of non-commissioned officers and sailors in Bombayto protest against the hardships regarding pay, food and racial discrimination.

2. From the initial flashpoint in Bombay, the revolt spread and found support throughout BritishIndia.

3. Congress wholeheartedly supported the Protest.

Which of the above statement/s are correct?



Explanation:

- The mutineers in the armed forces got no support from the national leaders and were largelyleaderless. Mahatma Gandhi, in fact, condemned the riots and the ratings' revolt. His statement on 3March 1946 criticized the strikers for revolting without the call of a "prepared revolutionary party"and without the "guidance and intervention" of "political leaders of their choice. Thus statement 3 isincorrect.


QUESTION 94.

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(i) Hurtog Commission – Growth of Education in British India and Potentialities of its further progress

(ii) Hunter Commission – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

(iii) Muddiman Committee- Working of Diarchy as in Montague Chelmsford reforms

Use the code to select the correct match(s):

a) (i) and (ii) Onlyb) (ii) and (iii) Onlyc) (i), (ii) and (iii)d) (ii) Only


All the above are correctly matched.

In 1929, the Hartog Commission submitted its report. This Committee was appointed to survey thegrowth of education in British India. It “devoted far more attention to mass education thanSecondary and University Education”. The committee was not satisfied with the scanty growth ofliteracy in the country and highlighted the problem of ‘Wastage’ and ‘Stagnation’ at the primary level.

To meet the demand of the Indian Leaders and in view of the resolution adopted by Swaraj Party inearly 1920s, the British Government had set up a committee under Sir Alexander Muddiman(Muddiman Committee), along with 4 Indian members, to go into the provisions of the Governmentof India Act 1919 and pinpoint the defects. The members were: 1- Sir Sivaswami Aiyar, 2- Dr. R PParanjape, 3- Sir Tejbahadur Sapru, 4- Mohammad Ali Jinnah

In 1919, an inquiry committee was formed under the chairmanship of Lord William Hunter, theformer Solicitor-General of Scotland and Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland to look into theJallianwala Bagh massacre.

Source: A brief history of modern India, Spectrum History

QUESTION 95.

Consider the following statements regarding the Benaras Session of Congress 1905:

1- It was presided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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3- It was decided to extend the Swadeshi and Boycott movement to the rest of India.

Use the code to select the correct statements:

a) 1 and 2 Onlyb) 2 and 3 Onlyc) 1 and 3 Onlyd) 1, 2 and 3


Explanation: Statement 3 is INCORRECT because the militant nationalists led by Tilak, Bipin ChandraPal, Lajpat Rai and Aurobindo Ghosh were, however, in favour of extending the movement to the restof India and carrying it beyond the programme of just Swadeshi and boycott to a full fledged politicalmass struggle. The aim was now Swaraj and the abrogation of partition had become the 'pettiest andnarrowest of all political objects'. The moderates, by and large, were not as yet willing to go that far.

Source: History of Modern India, Bipan Chandra (Old NCERT), Ch- Nationalist Movement 1905-18

QUESTION 96.

Consider the following statements with respect to the Indian National Army:

1- The idea for the creation of INA was first conceived by Subhash Chandra Bose.

2- It was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II.

3- A separate all-female unit was also created under Lakshmi Sahgal called ' Jhansi ki Rani' Regiment.


a) 1 and 2 Onlyb) 2 and 3 Onlyc) 1 and 3 Onlyd) 1, 2 and 3


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armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. Its aim wasto secure Indian independence from British rule. It formed an alliance with Imperial Japan in thelatter's campaign in the Southeast Asian theatre of WWII. The army was first formed in 1942 underMohan Singh, by Indian PoWs of the British-Indian Army captured by Japan in the Malayan campaignand at Singapore. - A separate all - female unit was also created under Lakshmi Sahgal called ' Jhansiki Rani' Regiment.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Army

QUESTION 97.

With respect to the Indian Freedom Struggle, 'Abhinav Bharat' was:

a) A newspaper to propogate Patriotic sentimentsb) A college in Bengal devoted to the promoting the cause of Independence movement.c) A political organization formed by Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and other socialists.d) A secret society of revolutionaries


Explanation: In 1904, V. D. Sarvarkar organized Abhinav Bharat as a secret society of revolutionaries.

Source: A Brief History Of Modern India (Spectrum)

QUESTION 98.

Consider the following statements about Lord Mayo;

1. Lord Mayo was the first Viceroy of India

2. He gave the policy of financial decentralization

3. The first ever Census conducted in India was under his patronage


a) Only 1b) 1 and 2c) 2 and 3d) None

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Explanation

Explanation

-Richard Southwell Bourke or Lord Mayo was the fourth Viceroy of India who held office from1869-1872.

-The administrative policies of Lord Mayo have further received prominence with regards to the firstever Census that was conducted in India in 1871 under his patronage.

-He was also instrumental in arranging a Statistical Survey of India during his tenure. The Resolutionof 1870 or the policy of financial decentralization promulgated by Lord Mayo is a glorious example ofhis proficiency in the execution of economic reforms.

[Source: Chapter 7, Modern Indian History TN state board Class XII]

QUESTION 99.

Q.99)Which of the following activities were undertaken during the Quit India movement?1. Disruption of communication channels.2. Attacks on government officials and police informers.3. Use of underground radio to disseminate news.4. Formation of parallel governments in different parts of the country.


a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2, 3 and 4 onlyd) 1, 2, 3 and 4


Explanation: All the statements are correct. The Quit India Movement or the India August Movement(August Kranti), was a civil disobedience movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-IndiaCongress Committee or more simply by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II,demanding an end to British Rule of India. The Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8 August 1942,Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India speech delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia TankMaidan. Almost the entire leadership of the INC was imprisoned without trial within hours ofGandhi's speech.



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Source: A Brief History Of Modern India (Spectrum)

QUESTION 100.

Q.100)Consider the following statements about Sardar Patel:1. He is known as the "Patron saint of India's civil servants".2. He along with M. A. Jinnah convinced the Royal Indian Navy to stop the revolt.3. He was the first deputy Prime Minister of India.Which of the statement/s given above is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 onlyb) All of the abovec) 1 and 3 onlyd) None of the above


Explanation:

None of the given statements is incorrect.

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