Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because(2020) a) He was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so b) He wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India c) He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates employment d) He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purposes […]
With reference to the history of India, :Ulgulan: or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events
With reference to the history of India, :Ulgulan: or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?(2020) a) The Revolt of 1857 b) The Mappila rebellion of 1921 c) The Indigo revolt of 1859 – 60 d) Birsa Munda:s revolt of 1899-1900 Answer: D The Great Tumult or Ulgulan was a […]
Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?(2020) a) Indian handicrafts were ruined. b) Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers. c) Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country. d) Heavy duties were […]
With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements
With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements : 1.It warned against the Colonial State hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2.It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3.The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of […]
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1.Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2.Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3.Acceptance of Gandhi’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4.Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the […]
The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in the legislature.
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2021) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer : B Government of India Act, 1919, given right to vote to women but not to all women. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave […]
The Vital-Vidhwansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
The Vital-Vidhwansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by(2020) a) Gopal Baba Walangkar b) Jyotiba Phule c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi d) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Answer: A Gopal Baba Walangkar, also known as Gopal Krishna, ( 1840-1900) is an early example of an activist working to release […]
With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian History, which one of the following statements is correct?
With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian History, which one of the following statements is correct?(2021) a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by AICC b) The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians. C) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces. d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status […]
Which among the following is associated with ‘’Songs from Prison’’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English
Which among the following is associated with ‘’Songs from Prison’’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?(2021) a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi d) Sarojini Naidu Answer: C Songs from Prison is a collection of songs and lyrics by Gandhi, written during his imprisonment in Yerwada Jail, Poona.
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?(2021) a) Annie Besant b) Debendranath Tagore c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar d) Sarojini Naidu ANswer: c Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar He was a keen advocate of education for women. He rightly viewed education as the […]