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.
Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
Consider the following : Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?(2016) a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Calcutta Unitarian Committee was established in 1823 by Rammohun Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and William Adam. In 1868, Keshub […]
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 Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until(2014) a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement d) the Partition […]
Freedom Movement because the
Freedom Movement because the(2014) a) attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress b)attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken Answer: B With Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at the helm, […]
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a(2014) a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco. b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin d) communist movement for India’s freedom with head-quarters at Tashkent Answer : A The Ghadar Party was an international political movement consisting of expatriate Indians to overthrow […]
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown 3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2014) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) […]
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 […]