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In which year was the Indian Home Rule Society founded? (a) 1905 (b) 1908 (c) 1911 (d) 1914 |
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Answer» In 1905 year was the Indian Home Rule Society founded. |
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The first Indian Governor of a British Province (Bihar) in India was (a) Sir SP Sinha (b) Sir Shaukat Hayat (c) Sir Hari Singh Gaur (d) VJ Patel |
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Answer» (a) Sir SP Sinha |
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Servants of India Society was founded in (a) England (b) India (c) America (d) Burma |
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Answer» Servants of India Society was founded in England. |
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Match the following-A) 'Latus bud' fringe on the underside of the arch 1) SharqiB) Emergence of Octagonal tomb2) VihaynagarC) Use of Bodegoi in the pillar3) KhaljisD) Massive entrance gate inclined walks4) Tughluqs 1. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 12. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 23. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 34. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
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The revolt of 1857 had its beginnings in (a) Meerut (b) Plassey (c) Madras (d) Bombay |
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Answer» The revolt of 1857 had its beginnings in Meerut . |
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The Revolt of 1857 failed mainly because(a) of superior resources of the British empire (b) it was poorly organised and the rebels had no common ideal (c) it had very little nationalist sentiment(d) it was localised, restricted and scattered |
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Answer» (b) it was poorly organised and the rebels had no common ideal |
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The Province of Bengal Constituted by the Act of 1935 would cease to exist as per ______. (a) The Cabinet Mission Plan (b) Wavell's Plan (c) The Indian Independence Act of 1947 (d) The Dikie Bird Plan |
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Answer» (c) The Indian Independence Act of 1947 |
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The first political association of India founded in 1891 was the (a) Landholders Society of Calcutta (b) Indian Association (c) British Indian Association (d) Madras Native Association |
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Answer» (a) Landholders Society of Calcutta |
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Govind Dhondu Pant, popularly known was Nanasaheb, and one of the principal leaders of the Revolt of 1857, was the adopted heir and successor of (a) Peshwa Baji Rao II (b) King of Jhansi (c) Madhav Rao Sindhia (d) Malhar Rao Holkar |
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Answer» (a) Peshwa Baji Rao II |
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As per the Act of 1919 which of the following was not a Transferred subject? (a) Education (b) Museum (c) Medical Relief (d) Land Revenue |
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Answer» (d) Land Revenue |
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तुम्हारी तबीयत ठीक नहीं है। बुखार के कारण तीन दिन की छुट्टी माँगते हुए प्रधानाध्याक के नाम छुट्टी पत्र लिखिए। |
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Answer» राजमहेंद्रवरम, प्रेषक : सेवा में, महोदय, सादर प्रणाम। निवेदन है कि कल रात से मुझे तेज़ बुखार है। सिरदर्द और बदनदर्द भी हैं। वैद्यजी ने दवाइयाँ देकर तीन दिन आराम लेने की सलाह दी। इसलिए कृपा करके मुझे तीन दिन की छुट्टी दीजिए। धन्यवाद। आपका आज्ञाकारी छात्र, |
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After the initial success of the Revolt of 1857, the objective for which the leaders of the Revolt worked was (a) to restore the former glory to the Mughal empire (b) to form a Federation of Indian States under the aegis of Bhadur Shah II (c) elimination of foreign rule and return of the old order (d) each leader wanted to establish his own power in his respective region |
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Answer» (c) elimination of foreign rule and return of the old order |
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The Dyarchy which was introduced on 1921 In province a was in force till the year (a) 1927 (b) 1935 (c) 1937 (d) 1947 |
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Answer» The Dyarchy which was introduced on 1921 In province a was in force till the year 1937. |
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Sharqi ruler of Jaunpur, Sultan Hussain Sharqi, was a great musician and developed Bada Khyal, which was developed on the pattern of:1. Thumri2. Ghazal3. Quawali4. Dadra |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Thumri The correct answer is Thumri.
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The Simon Commission was announced by British government on1. 26th November 19272. 3rd February 19283. 8th April 19294. 27th May 1930 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 26th November 1927 The correct answer is 26th November 1927.
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On account of his differences with Gandhiji, Sub has Bose resigned the Presidentship of the Congress (April 1939) and organised a new party called (a) Congress Socialist Party (b) Azad Hind Fauz (c) Congress Liberal party (d) Forward Block |
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Answer» (d) Forward Block |
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The first constitutional measure Introduced by the British in India which worked till the framing of the Indian Constitution was (a) the Act of 1919 (b) the Act of 1935 (c) Indian Independence Bill (d) Cabinet Mission Plan |
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Answer» (b) the Act of 1935 |
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River Sutlej enters India through which pass?1. Zoji la2. Nathula3. Lipulekh4. Shipki la |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Shipki la The correct answer is Shipki la.
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A resolution declaring Purna Swaraj complete Independence as Indian's political goal was passed in the ______ Congress of 1929. (a) Shimla (b) Lahore (c) Madras (d) Calcutta |
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Answer» A resolution declaring Purna Swaraj complete Independence as Indian's political goal was passed in the Lahore Congress of 1929. |
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The famous Quit India Resolution was passed on (a) August 8, 1942 (b) August 28, 1942 (c) April 4, 1928 (d) April 24, 1928 |
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Answer» (a) August 8, 1942 |
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In 1934 Mahatma Gandhi withdrew from active politics and even resigned his membership of the Congress because (a) of the failure of the Civil Disobedience Movement (b) the political climate of India was unsuitable for any political movement (c) he wanted to devote himself fully to constructive programme and Harijan welfare (d) of his opposition to the desire of congressmen to enter legislatures under the Government of India Act of 1935 |
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Answer» (c) he wanted to devote himself fully to constructive programme and Harijan welfare |
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Uttar Pradesh brought our first Hindi newspaper named _______, edited by Govind Raghunath on 1st January, 1845.1. Saraswati2. Banaras Akhbar3. Hans4. Jagran |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Banaras Akhbar The correct answer is Banaras Akhbar.
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Which of the following were the features of the Santhal uprising of 1855?(A) The area of uprising was called daman-i-koh(B) Tribals made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders(C) Rebels proclaimed the complete 'annihilation' of the alien regime(D) Tribals possessed latest weapons(E) Tribals were opposed by gwalas and lohars (milkmen and blacksmiths)Choose the correct answer from the options given below:1. (A), (B) and (D) only2. (A), (B) and (E) only3. (A), (B) and (C) only4. (B), (C) and (E) only |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : (A), (B) and (C) only Santhal uprising of 1855
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Why did Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan? (a) There was no other go after he was presented with a fait accompli (b) Jawaharlal Nehru convinced him about the justification in favour of it (c) To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition (d) The problem at home were far too pressing to carp about a minor concession being conceded to the Muslim League |
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Answer» (c) To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition |
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The Working Committee of the Congress passed the Quit India resolution on (a) July 14, 1942 (b) August 10, 1942 (c) August 8, 1942 (d) June 30, 1942 |
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Answer» (a) July 14, 1942 |
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Of the following who did not oppose the Non-cooperation resolution? (a) C R Das (b) Madan Mohan Malaviya (c) Mrs Besant (d) Nehru |
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Answer» Nehru is did not oppose the Non-cooperation resolution. |
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The first Swarajist Conference was held at (a) Ahmedabad (b) Allahabad (c) Madras (d) Bardoli |
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Answer» (b) Allahabad |
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During the freedom struggle a parallel movement launched in the Indian states (in the states ruled by the Indian rulers such as Kashmir, Nizam's Hyderabad, Travancore, etc.) was/were (a) State People's Movement (b) Praja Mandal Movement (c) Both (a) and (b) above (d) Swaraj Movement |
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Answer» (c) Both (a) and (b) above |
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A cistern, internally measuring 150 cm × 120 cm × 110 cm, has 129600 cm3 of water in it. Porous bricks are placed in the water until the cistern is full to the brim. Each brick absorbs one-seventeenth of its own volume of water. How many bricks can be put in without overflowing the water, each brick being 22.5 cm × 7.5 cm × 6.5 cm? |
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Answer» Volume of cuboid = lbh cu units herefore, volume absorbed by these bricks = (n × 22.5 × 7.5 × 6.5)/17 |
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Gandhi had given out the stirring call of 'Do or Die' during the ______ Movement. (a) Non-cooperation (b) Khilafat (c) Civil Disobedience (d) Quit India |
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Answer» Gandhi had given out the stirring call of 'Do or Die' during the Quit India Movement. |
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Who was the first Kannadiga who secured Bharata Ratna award? |
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Answer» Sir. M. Vishweshwaraiah, in 1955. |
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Where did Gandhi call the Congress Working Committee to announce the suspension of Non-Cooperation movement?(a) Bardoli (b) Poona(c) Calcutta (d) Madras |
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Answer» (a) Bardoli. |
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After 1893, when complete ban was imposed on all commercial activities of the Company. India was left open to exploitation by (a) British officers in India (b) Planters (c) British mercantile industrial capitalist class (d) Zamindars and big landlords |
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Answer» (c) British mercantile industrial capitalist class |
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The first definite and forceful expression of the concept of a separate homeland for the Muslims came from (or the Cather of the idea of Pakistan was) (a) Sir Mohammad Iqbal (b) Rahmat Ali (c) MAJinnah (d) Liaqat Ali |
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Answer» (a) Sir Mohammad Iqbal |
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The idea of starting a Home Rule League in 1915 was first propounded by (a) B G Tilak (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (c) Annie Besant (d) Both (a) and (b) above |
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Answer» (c) Annie Besant |
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Gandhi gave the call to reject all foreign goods during the ______ Movement. (a) Khilafat(b) Non-cooperation (c) Swadeshi (d) Civil Disobedience |
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Answer» Gandhi gave the call to reject all foreign goods during the Swadeshi Movement. |
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The main exponent of the theory of Drain of Wealth was (a) RC Dutt (b) Dadabhai Naoroji (c) DR Gadoil (d) Karl Mane |
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Answer» (b) Dadabhai Naoroji |
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Consider the following statements about Indian Economic History and find the 'correct statements'.1. Dadabhai Naoroji explained drain theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British rule in India'.2. Romesh Chandra Dutt examined in minute detail the entire economic record of colonial rule since 1857 in his book 'The Economic History of India'.1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only The correct answer is 1 only.
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The idea of incorporating, safeguards In the Indian Constitution was inspired by the (a) Third Round Table Conference (b) Gandhi-Irwin Pact (c) Visit of Simon Commission (d) Poona Pact |
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Answer» (c) Visit of Simon Commission |
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Match List-I with List-U and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-IList-IIA. Dadabhai Naoroji1. Home RuleB. Annie Besant2. Servants of India SocietyC. Gopalakrishna National Congress3. Thrice President Gokhale of IndianD. Sri Aurobindo4. Extremist Turned SpiritualistCodes: |
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Answer» The correct option is: (c) 3 1 2 4 |
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Mahatma Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser-i-Hind and returned all the war medals which were awarded to him by the British for his war services (during the First World War) (a) in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy (b) during the Non-Cooperation Movement (c) in support of the Khilafat demand when the Central Khilafat Committee organised a general all-India hartal on August 1, 1920 (d) during the Champaran Satyagraha |
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Answer» (c) in support of the Khilafat demand when the Central Khilafat Committee organised a general all-India hartal on August 1, 1920 |
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Who founded the 'All India Harijan Samaj' in 1932?(a) B R Ambedkar (b) Acharya Narendra Dev (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Jagjivan Ram |
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Answer» (c) Mahatma Gandhi |
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The number of members in the Simon Commission/was _____. (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 7 (d) 12 |
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Answer» The number of members in the Simon Commission/was 7. |
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To which personality Gandhiji gave the title "Deen Bandhu"? (a) Sri Aurobindo (b) CF Andrews (c) Vinoba Bhave (d) CR Das |
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Answer» (b) CF Andrews |
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Who gave the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'? (a) Bhagat Singh (b) Subhash Chandra Bose (c) Md Iqbal (d) Chandra Shekhar Azad |
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Answer» (a) Bhagat Singh |
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Which of the following leaders died as a result of Injuries sustained during a protest demonstration against Simon Commission? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Dadabhai Naoroji (c) Goplakrishna Gokhale (d) LaIa Lajpat Rai |
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Answer» (d) LaIa Lajpat Rai |
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You _____ watch TV when you are studying. A) didn’t B) shouldn’t C) couldn’t D) aren’t |
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Answer» Correct option is B) shouldn’t |
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Fifteen sudents `S_(1),S_(2),S_(3),….S_(15)` participate in quiz competition. The number of ways in which they can be grouped into 5 teams of 3 each such that `S_(1) and S_(2)` are in different teams is equal toA. `(13!)/((3!)^(4)4!)`B. `(14!)/((3!)^(4)4!)`C. `(6(13!))/((3!)^(4)4!)`D. none |
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Answer» C Required number of ways= (Number of ways in which 15 students can be divided in 5 teams )-( Number of ways when `S_(1) and S_(2)` are in same group ) `=(15!)/((3!)^(5)5!)-(""^(13)C_(1)xx12!)/((3!)^(4)*4!)=(15!)/((3!)^(5)5!)-(13!)/((3!)^(4)4!)((15xx14)/(3!xx5)-(1)/(1))` `(13!)/((3!)^(4)4!)((14)/(2)-1)=(6(13!))/((3!)^(4)4!)` |
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Can I turn off the TV? You______ it. A) don’t watch B) aren’t watching C) didn’t watch D) aren’t watched |
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Answer» Correct option is B) aren’t watching |
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If Bruce ____ to a small country, his vacation would have been better. A) went B) have gone C) has gone D) had gone |
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Answer» Correct option is D) had gone |
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