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 […]
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 […]
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
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were(2013) a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters Answer: C […]
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because(2013) a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919 b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition […]