Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?
Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2015) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Dadabhai Naoroji, R. C. Dutt, Ranade, Gokhale, G. Subramania Iyer, were among those who grounded […]
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2015) a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1, 2 and 3 d) none Answer: DThe CSP advocated decentralized socialism in which co-operatives, trade unions, independent farmers, and local authorities would hold a substantial share of […]
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined(2015) a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature b) the jurisdiction of the central and Provincial government c) the power of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy d) None of the above Answer: B It relaxed the central control over […]
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?(2015) a) V.O Chidambaram Pillai b) C. Rajagopalachari c) K. Kamaraj d) Annie Besant Answer: B C. Rajagopalachari participated in the Salt March. He was arrested in April 1930 for leading a salt march from Trichinopoly to […]
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2015)
Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2015) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 […]
With reference to cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
With reference to cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2015) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and […]
One of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?
one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?(2015) a) Swadeshi Movement b) Quit India Movement c) Non-Cooperation Movement d) Civil Disobedient Movement Answer: A Surat split was due to disagreements between Moderates and extremists regarding the methods for protest against the […]
The `Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
The `Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the(2016) a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal b) Home Rule Movement c) Non-Cooperation Movement d) visit of the Simon Commission to India Answer: A The Swadeshi movement, part of the Indian independence movement and the developing Indian nationalism, was […]
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized(2016) a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra d) a peasant movement in Punjab Answer: C Satyashodhak Samaj was a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1873. It espoused a mission of education […]
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to(2016) a) social reforms b) educational reforms c) reforms in police administration d) constitutional reforms Answer: D Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were the basis of Government of India Act 1919. The Government of India Act, 1919 was passed to expand participation of Indians in the government of India.