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- Question 1 of 16
1. Question
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because [2013 – I]
CorrectIn November 1927, the British govt. appointed the Indian statutory commission, known popularly after the name of its chairman as the Simon Commission. All the members of the commission were Englishmen. This announcement was greeted with chorus of protest from all Indians. What angered them most was the exclusion of Indians from the commission and the basic notion behind this exclusion was that foreigners would discuss and decide upon India’s fitness for Self- government.
IncorrectIn November 1927, the British govt. appointed the Indian statutory commission, known popularly after the name of its chairman as the Simon Commission. All the members of the commission were Englishmen. This announcement was greeted with chorus of protest from all Indians. What angered them most was the exclusion of Indians from the commission and the basic notion behind this exclusion was that foreigners would discuss and decide upon India’s fitness for Self- government.
UnattemptedIn November 1927, the British govt. appointed the Indian statutory commission, known popularly after the name of its chairman as the Simon Commission. All the members of the commission were Englishmen. This announcement was greeted with chorus of protest from all Indians. What angered them most was the exclusion of Indians from the commission and the basic notion behind this exclusion was that foreigners would discuss and decide upon India’s fitness for Self- government.
- Question 2 of 16
2. Question
Quit India Movement was launched in response to [2013 – I]
CorrectThe British Govt. sent a delegation to India under Sir Stafford Cripps, to negotiate with the Indian National Congress a deal to obtain total cooperation during the war, in return of progressive devolution and distribution of power from the Crown and the Viceroy to an elected Indian Legislature. The talks failed, as they did not address the key demand of a time table of self government and of definition of the powers to be relinquished, essentially making an offer of limited dominion status that was wholly unacceptable to the Indian movement.
IncorrectThe British Govt. sent a delegation to India under Sir Stafford Cripps, to negotiate with the Indian National Congress a deal to obtain total cooperation during the war, in return of progressive devolution and distribution of power from the Crown and the Viceroy to an elected Indian Legislature. The talks failed, as they did not address the key demand of a time table of self government and of definition of the powers to be relinquished, essentially making an offer of limited dominion status that was wholly unacceptable to the Indian movement.
UnattemptedThe British Govt. sent a delegation to India under Sir Stafford Cripps, to negotiate with the Indian National Congress a deal to obtain total cooperation during the war, in return of progressive devolution and distribution of power from the Crown and the Viceroy to an elected Indian Legislature. The talks failed, as they did not address the key demand of a time table of self government and of definition of the powers to be relinquished, essentially making an offer of limited dominion status that was wholly unacceptable to the Indian movement.
- Question 3 of 16
3. Question
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the [2014 – I]
CorrectThe 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
IncorrectThe 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
UnattemptedThe 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.
- Question 4 of 16
4. Question
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’? [2015-I]
CorrectSurat split is an important event in the modern history of India. It took place in 1907 when the moderates parted company with the Extremists. The split in the congress was due to many reasons. The Moderates had controlled the congress from its very beginning and had their own ways of thinking and doing which were not acceptable to the younger generations who were impatient with the speed at which the moderates were moving and leading the nation. This was the time of Swadeshi Movement.
IncorrectSurat split is an important event in the modern history of India. It took place in 1907 when the moderates parted company with the Extremists. The split in the congress was due to many reasons. The Moderates had controlled the congress from its very beginning and had their own ways of thinking and doing which were not acceptable to the younger generations who were impatient with the speed at which the moderates were moving and leading the nation. This was the time of Swadeshi Movement.
UnattemptedSurat split is an important event in the modern history of India. It took place in 1907 when the moderates parted company with the Extremists. The split in the congress was due to many reasons. The Moderates had controlled the congress from its very beginning and had their own ways of thinking and doing which were not acceptable to the younger generations who were impatient with the speed at which the moderates were moving and leading the nation. This was the time of Swadeshi Movement.
- Question 5 of 16
5. Question
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: [2015-I]
1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?CorrectAll statements are wrong.
IncorrectAll statements are wrong.
UnattemptedAll statements are wrong.
- Question 6 of 16
6. Question
With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/ are correct? [2015-I]
1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’.
2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.
3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe Rowlatt committee was a Sedition Committee appointed in 1918 by the British Indian Government with Mr Justice Rowlatt, an English judge, as its president. The purpose of the committee was to evaluate political terrorism in India, especially Bengal and Punjab. In organizing his satyagraha Gandhi tried to utilize three types of political networks – The Home Rule Leagues, Certain pan islamist groups and a satyagraha sabha which he himself started in Bombay on 24 February.
IncorrectThe Rowlatt committee was a Sedition Committee appointed in 1918 by the British Indian Government with Mr Justice Rowlatt, an English judge, as its president. The purpose of the committee was to evaluate political terrorism in India, especially Bengal and Punjab. In organizing his satyagraha Gandhi tried to utilize three types of political networks – The Home Rule Leagues, Certain pan islamist groups and a satyagraha sabha which he himself started in Bombay on 24 February.
UnattemptedThe Rowlatt committee was a Sedition Committee appointed in 1918 by the British Indian Government with Mr Justice Rowlatt, an English judge, as its president. The purpose of the committee was to evaluate political terrorism in India, especially Bengal and Punjab. In organizing his satyagraha Gandhi tried to utilize three types of political networks – The Home Rule Leagues, Certain pan islamist groups and a satyagraha sabha which he himself started in Bombay on 24 February.
- Question 7 of 16
7. Question
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930? [2015-I]
CorrectC. Rajagopalachari organized a march from Trichinopoly to Vedaranniyam on the Tanjore coast to break the salt law in April 1930.
IncorrectC. Rajagopalachari organized a march from Trichinopoly to Vedaranniyam on the Tanjore coast to break the salt law in April 1930.
UnattemptedC. Rajagopalachari organized a march from Trichinopoly to Vedaranniyam on the Tanjore coast to break the salt law in April 1930.
- Question 8 of 16
8. Question
Consider the following statements [2015-I]
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?CorrectAnnie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Badruddin Tyabji was the “First Muslim” to become the “President of Indian National Congress”.
IncorrectAnnie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Badruddin Tyabji was the “First Muslim” to become the “President of Indian National Congress”.
UnattemptedAnnie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Badruddin Tyabji was the “First Muslim” to become the “President of Indian National Congress”.
- Question 9 of 16
9. Question
The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the [2016-I]
Correct(i) The British Government’s decision to partition Bengal had been made public in December 1903.
(ii) The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement was an effort by Indian people to oppose British rule. It began when British officials separated the Bengal province, dividing it by Bengali, Hindi and Oriya languages and Muslim and Hindu religions. Indians responded by boycotting British products and using only Indian-made goods.
(iii) Swadeshi and Boycott started against Partition of Bengal in 1905.Incorrect(i) The British Government’s decision to partition Bengal had been made public in December 1903.
(ii) The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement was an effort by Indian people to oppose British rule. It began when British officials separated the Bengal province, dividing it by Bengali, Hindi and Oriya languages and Muslim and Hindu religions. Indians responded by boycotting British products and using only Indian-made goods.
(iii) Swadeshi and Boycott started against Partition of Bengal in 1905.Unattempted(i) The British Government’s decision to partition Bengal had been made public in December 1903.
(ii) The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement was an effort by Indian people to oppose British rule. It began when British officials separated the Bengal province, dividing it by Bengali, Hindi and Oriya languages and Muslim and Hindu religions. Indians responded by boycotting British products and using only Indian-made goods.
(iii) Swadeshi and Boycott started against Partition of Bengal in 1905. - Question 10 of 16
10. Question
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? [2017-I]
1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Reed
3. Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectRuling the Country Side lists following combinations: Lord Cornwallis: Permanent ettlement system (1793). So, #1 is wrong and by elimination we are left with answer “C”.
IncorrectRuling the Country Side lists following combinations: Lord Cornwallis: Permanent ettlement system (1793). So, #1 is wrong and by elimination we are left with answer “C”.
UnattemptedRuling the Country Side lists following combinations: Lord Cornwallis: Permanent ettlement system (1793). So, #1 is wrong and by elimination we are left with answer “C”.
- Question 11 of 16
11. Question
Consider the following pairs: [2017-I]
1. Radhakanta Deb: First President of the British Indian Association
2. GazuluLakshminarasuChetty: Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee: Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?CorrectMadras Mahajansabha (1884) was setup by M.Viraghavachari , B.SubramaniyaAiyer and P. Ananda Charlu. So pair #2 is wrong, this eliminates “C” and “D”.
India Association (1876): Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose. So, #3 is right. Only Option B fits this combination.IncorrectMadras Mahajansabha (1884) was setup by M.Viraghavachari , B.SubramaniyaAiyer and P. Ananda Charlu. So pair #2 is wrong, this eliminates “C” and “D”.
India Association (1876): Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose. So, #3 is right. Only Option B fits this combination.UnattemptedMadras Mahajansabha (1884) was setup by M.Viraghavachari , B.SubramaniyaAiyer and P. Ananda Charlu. So pair #2 is wrong, this eliminates “C” and “D”.
India Association (1876): Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose. So, #3 is right. Only Option B fits this combination. - Question 12 of 16
12. Question
In the context of Indian history, the principle of “Dyarchy (diarchy)” refers to [2017-I]
CorrectGovernment of India act 1919 provided for dyarchy in provinces i.e. provincial subjects were classified into two parts 1) transferred and 2) reserved.
IncorrectGovernment of India act 1919 provided for dyarchy in provinces i.e. provincial subjects were classified into two parts 1) transferred and 2) reserved.
UnattemptedGovernment of India act 1919 provided for dyarchy in provinces i.e. provincial subjects were classified into two parts 1) transferred and 2) reserved.
- Question 13 of 16
13. Question
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: [2017-I]
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched
3. Second Round Table Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?CorrectCorrect chronology is 3-2-1.
• 2nd RTC: 1931, September to December
• Quit India movement: 1942, August
• RIN Mutiny: 1946, 18th FebruaryIncorrectCorrect chronology is 3-2-1.
• 2nd RTC: 1931, September to December
• Quit India movement: 1942, August
• RIN Mutiny: 1946, 18th FebruaryUnattemptedCorrect chronology is 3-2-1.
• 2nd RTC: 1931, September to December
• Quit India movement: 1942, August
• RIN Mutiny: 1946, 18th February - Question 14 of 16
14. Question
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to? [2017-I]
CorrectThe Butler Committee (1927) was set up to examine the nature of relationship between the states and Government. Hence “D” is the fitting answer.
IncorrectThe Butler Committee (1927) was set up to examine the nature of relationship between the states and Government. Hence “D” is the fitting answer.
UnattemptedThe Butler Committee (1927) was set up to examine the nature of relationship between the states and Government. Hence “D” is the fitting answer.
- Question 15 of 16
15. Question
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for [2017-I]
CorrectThe Trade disputes Act of April 1929 imposed a system of tribunals and tried to ban strikes ‘undertaken for objects other than furtherance of a trade dispute or if designed to coerce Government and/or inflict hardships on the community.’ Hence “D” is the answer.
IncorrectThe Trade disputes Act of April 1929 imposed a system of tribunals and tried to ban strikes ‘undertaken for objects other than furtherance of a trade dispute or if designed to coerce Government and/or inflict hardships on the community.’ Hence “D” is the answer.
UnattemptedThe Trade disputes Act of April 1929 imposed a system of tribunals and tried to ban strikes ‘undertaken for objects other than furtherance of a trade dispute or if designed to coerce Government and/or inflict hardships on the community.’ Hence “D” is the answer.
- Question 16 of 16
16. Question
Consider the following statements: [2017-I]
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectLord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service condition of the factory workers in India. The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories. It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in the factories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers. So statement #1 is wrong.
In Bombay, middle class philanthropic efforts to improve labour conditions began fairly early with N.M. Lokhende starting weekly Dinabandhu in 1880….and even starting a Bombay Mill-hands Association in 1890. So, statement #2 is right. Hence “B” is the answer.IncorrectLord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service condition of the factory workers in India. The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories. It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in the factories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers. So statement #1 is wrong.
In Bombay, middle class philanthropic efforts to improve labour conditions began fairly early with N.M. Lokhende starting weekly Dinabandhu in 1880….and even starting a Bombay Mill-hands Association in 1890. So, statement #2 is right. Hence “B” is the answer.UnattemptedLord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service condition of the factory workers in India. The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories. It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in the factories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers. So statement #1 is wrong.
In Bombay, middle class philanthropic efforts to improve labour conditions began fairly early with N.M. Lokhende starting weekly Dinabandhu in 1880….and even starting a Bombay Mill-hands Association in 1890. So, statement #2 is right. Hence “B” is the answer.