Static Quiz 04 April 2025 (Modern History )
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Samachar Darpan’:
1. It was the first Indian-language newspaper published by Serampore missionaries.
2. It focused mainly on the promotion of Swadeshi and boycott of British goods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
Correct: Samachar Darpan was the first notable Indian-language paper by Serampore missionaries (1818).
Incorrect: It didn’t focus on Swadeshi or boycotting British goods (a later 20th-century movement) and it was religious in tone and not nationalist.IncorrectCorrect Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
Correct: Samachar Darpan was the first notable Indian-language paper by Serampore missionaries (1818).
Incorrect: It didn’t focus on Swadeshi or boycotting British goods (a later 20th-century movement) and it was religious in tone and not nationalist. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Newspaper/Journal Founder
1. The Hindu Annie Besant
2. Mooknayak B.R. Ambedkar
3. Sudharak Gopal Hari DeshmukhCorrectCorrect Answer: B. Only Two
Explanation:
• Pair 1 – Incorrect: The Hindu was started in 1878 by G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachari, not Annie Besant.
• Pair 2 – Correct: Mooknayak was launched in 1920 by B.R. Ambedkar to raise voice for Dalits.
• Pair 3 – Correct: Sudharak was published by Gopal Hari Deshmukh (Lokhitwadi), promoting social reform.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. Only Two
Explanation:
• Pair 1 – Incorrect: The Hindu was started in 1878 by G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachari, not Annie Besant.
• Pair 2 – Correct: Mooknayak was launched in 1920 by B.R. Ambedkar to raise voice for Dalits.
• Pair 3 – Correct: Sudharak was published by Gopal Hari Deshmukh (Lokhitwadi), promoting social reform. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Amrita Bazar Patrika’ was initially published in Bengali but later switched to English.
2. It was started during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: A
Explanation: ‘Amrita Bazar Patrika’ was started in 1868 (well before the Non-Cooperation Movement) in Bengali. It switched to English in 1878 to avoid the Vernacular Press Act.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: A
Explanation: ‘Amrita Bazar Patrika’ was started in 1868 (well before the Non-Cooperation Movement) in Bengali. It switched to English in 1878 to avoid the Vernacular Press Act.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following newspapers was known for its strong criticism of the British government and supported the Wahabi Movement?
CorrectCorrect Answer: D. Al-Hilal
Explanation: Al-Hilal was launched by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in 1912. It voiced strong anti-imperialist views and supported the Wahabi Movement.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: D. Al-Hilal
Explanation: Al-Hilal was launched by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in 1912. It voiced strong anti-imperialist views and supported the Wahabi Movement.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following were edited by Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Harijan
2. Indian Sociologist
3. Young IndiaCorrectCorrect Answer: C
Explanation: ‘Indian Sociologist’ was edited by Shyamji Krishna Verma. Gandhi edited ‘Young India’ and ‘Harijan’.
IncorrectCorrect Answer: C
Explanation: ‘Indian Sociologist’ was edited by Shyamji Krishna Verma. Gandhi edited ‘Young India’ and ‘Harijan’.
