Static Quiz 07 May 2024 (History)

With reference to the administrative policy of the education system in British India, ‘Downward Filtration Theory’ aims to

Consider the following statements with regard to the ‘Queen’s Proclamation’ issued on November 1, 1858:
1. It was by this proclamation that the governor-general acquired the additional title of ‘Viceroy’.
2. The Indian states were henceforth to recognize the paramountcy of the British Crown.
3. The proclamation promised all Indians, equal opportunities in government services irrespective of race or creed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Simon Commission:
1. All the members of the commission were Englishmen.
2. It recommended dominion status for British India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
1. The failure of the Cripps Mission was one of the main reasons behind the announcement of the movement.
2. The movement called for action from people of both British India and the Princely States.
3. The movement received support from the Communist Party of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with regards to the Theosophical Movement:
1. The first headquarters of the theosophical movement in India was set up at Adyar, on the outskirts of Madras.
2. The movement rejected the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?