What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?(2016) a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government c) Foundation of Muslim League d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be […]
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War(2016) a) India should be granted complete independence b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth d) India should be given Dominion status Answer: D […]
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2017) a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C The Ryotwari system was devised by Capt. Alexander […]
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for(2017) a) the participation of workers in management of industries. b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes. c) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute. d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes. Answer: D The Act […]
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 […]
The Rowlatt Act aimed at
The Rowlatt Act aimed at(2012) a)compulsory economic support to war efforts b) imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial c) suppression of the Khilafat Movement d) imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press Answer :B Rowlatt Acts, ( 1919), legislation passed by the Imperial Legislative Council, the legislature of British India. The acts […]
The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history because
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 Which of the statements given above […]
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :(2012) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 […]
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
Consider the following : 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?(2012) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) […]
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the(2012) a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919 c) Government of India Act, 1935 d) Indian Independence Act, 1947 Answer : C GOI Act 1935