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Question 1

1.When Mahatma Gandhi was arrested who among the following took over the leadership of Salt Satyagraha? (A) Vinoba Bhave (B) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (C) Abbas Tayyabji (D) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad

Answer 1

“(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)1997) Exp: After Gandhiji’s arrest in 1930, He appointed Abbas Tayyabji as the leader of salt Satyagrah. He was also called “” Grand Old Man of Gujarat”””

Question 2

“2.In which session of Congress the demand of ““Purna Swaraj”” was accepted as the aim of the congress? (A) Calcutta (B) Madras (C) Nagpur (D) Lahore”

Answer 2

(D) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997) Exp: In 1928, Gandhiji demanded Swaraj in the coming one year, from the British Government. In Lahore Session of 1929 of INC which took place on the bank of river Ravi under the presidentship of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the INC declared ‘ Purna Swaraj’ as its ultimate goal.

Question 3

3.Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha? (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (B) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (D) Acharya J.B. Kriplani

Answer 3

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997) Exp: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the leader of Bardoli Satyagraha (1928), and its success gave rise to Patel becoming one of the main leaders of the independence movement. In 1925 the taluka of Bardoli in Gujarat suffered from floods and famine, causing crop production to suffer and leaving farmers facing freat financial troubles, However, the government of the presidency raised the tax rate by 30%, hence, after this incident.the women of Bardoli bestowed Vallabh Bhai Patel with the title of Sardar.

Question 4

“4.”“Go back to Vedas. ““This call given by- (A) Ramakrishna Paramhansa (B) Vivekananda (C) Jyotiba Phule (D) Dayanand Saraswati”

Answer 4

(D) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 2011) Exp: Swami Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan ‘Go back to Vedas’, He was the founder of Arya Samaj, A Hindu reform movements of the vedic tradition.

Question 5

5.Noakhali is situated in- (A) West Bengal (B) Bangladesh (C) Tripura (D) Bihar

Answer 5

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997) Exp: Noakhali is a district in South-East Bangladesh 16th August, 1946 was declared the ‘Direct Action Day’ (also known as Calcutta killings Great) by Muslim League putting forward the demand of separate Nations and the riots broke out at Noakhali.

Question 6

6.Mahatma Gandhi was first arrested during ‘Satyagrah’ in the year______ (A) 1906 (B) 1908 (C) 1913 (D) 1917

Answer 6

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997) Exp: Gandhiji, for the first time organized Satyagraha in June, 1907 against compulsory registration of Asiatics (The Black Act) On 10th Jan, 1908, he was arrested for farling to leave Transvaal register and he was sentenced for two months in jail.

Question 7

“7.What was the basis of transfer of power to India on 15th August? (A) On this day the Indian National Congress had demanded ““Poorna Swaraj””. (B) On this day Mahatma Gandhi started ‘Quit India Movement’. (C) Anniversary of formation of Interim Government (D) Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten”

Answer 7

(D) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1997) Exp: Lord Mountbatten decided the date of Aug 15 for transfer of power to India, because it was at this day (Aug 15, 1945) Japanese Army in second world war surrendered before him.

Question 8

8.Permanent Revenue settlement of Bengal was introduced by: (A) Clive (B) Hastings (C) Wellesley (D) Cornwallis

Answer 8

(D) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999) Exp: The Permanent Settlement (Permanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. According to this settlement Landlords agreed to have perpetual and hereditary rights over the land, as long as they pay fixed revenue to the British Government.

Question 9

9.The father of extremist movement in India is: (A) Motilal Nehru (B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (C) Vallabh Bhai Patel (D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer 9

(D) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999) Exp: Lokmanya Tilak was one of the prominent Indian independence activists. He was the first leader of the Indian Independence Movement. He was the father of Extremist Movement. The British Colonial authorities derogatorily called him ‘Father of the Indian Unrest.’

Question 10

10.Through which principle or device did Ghandhiji strive to bridge economics inequalities?(A) Abolition of machinery (B) Establishment of village industries (C) Trustrieeship theory (D) None of the above

Answer 10

“(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999) Exp: Ghandhiji postulated the ‘Trustrieeship theory’. It was a social economic theory based on the principle of “” Transforming the present capitalist order of society into egalitarian one.”””

Question 11

11.Mahatma Gandhi got his inspiration for Civil Disobedience from: (A) Thoureau (B) Ruskin (C) Confucius (D) Tolstoy

Answer 11

“(A) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999,Tax Asst. 2005) Exp: Gandhiji got his inspiration of ‘Civil Disobedience’ after reading the Thoureau’s essay”” on duty of Civil disobedience movement.”

Question 12

12.The first Indian selected for Indian Civil Service was: (A) Satyendra Nath Tagore (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Lala Lajpat Rai (D) C.R. Das

Answer 12

(A) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999, MTS 2013) Exp: Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service. He was elected in ICS in June 1863. He was the elder brother of Guru Dev Rabindra Nath Tagore.

Question 13

13.The system of communal electorate in India was first introduced by: (A) Indian Council Act of 1892 (B) Minto-Morley reforms of 1909 (C) Montagu-Chelmsford reforms of 1919 (D) Government of India of 1935

Answer 13

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 1999) Exp: Communal Electorate in India was introduced by Minto- Morley reforms (1909). By the reforms of 1909 introduced separate electorates for Muslims provides.

Question 14

14.Who represented India in The Second Round Table Conference? (A) Aruna Asaf Ali (B) Sucheta Kripalani (C) Sarojini Naidu (D) Kalpana Joshi

Answer 14

(C) (SSC CGL 2000, CPO 2017 & CPO ASI 2008) Exp: The second Round Table conference started on September 7,1931.M.K.Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women.

Question 15

15.Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (C) Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah (D) Morarji desai and J.B. Kripalani

Answer 15

(C) (SSC CGL 2000) Exp: A section of Non-commissioned officers and sailors of Royal Indian Navy called ‘Ratings’ started mutiny against the Britishers, on Feb 18, 1946 which further resulted in the spread of hartals in Calcutta and Bombay.

Question 16

16.On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada jail against: (A) British repression of the Satyagrahis. (B) Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. (C) Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald. (D) Communal Roits in Calcutta.

Answer 16

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: On Sep 20, 1932, M.K Gandhi began a fast in Yervada jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government’s decision of separate electorates, it ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.

Question 17

17.One time associated of Mahatma Ghandhi, broke off from him and launched a radical movement called ‘self-respect movement’. Who was he? (A) P. Thyagaraja Shetti (B) Chhatrapati Maharaj (C) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (D) Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Answer 17

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: In 1925, Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy founded the selfRespect Movement. It was aimed at achieving a society where backward castes to have equal human rights.

Question 18

18.What did Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century? (A) Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures (B) Attacking the caste system (C) Led an anti-landlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara (D) Seperate representation for untouchables

Answer 18

(A) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: Satya Shodhak Samaj was established by Jyotibha Phule in 1873. It was established with the aim of liberating the Shudras and backward Caste from the opposition of hypo critical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures.

Question 19

19.In which of the following movement did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of Hunger Strike as a weapon? (A) Non-Cooperation Movement, 1920-22 (B) Rowlatt Satyagraha, 1919 (C) Ahmedabad Strike, 1918 (D) Bardoli Satyagraha

Answer 19

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: To demand an increase in wages in 1918, the Ahmedabad cotton mill-workers went on a strike under the leadership of M.K. Gandhi. In this hunger strike for the first time was used as weapon.

Question 20

20.Who led the Salt Satyagraha Movement with Gandhi? (A) Annie Besant (B) Mridula Sarabhai (C) Muthu Lakshmi (D) Sarojini Naidu

Answer 20

(D) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: Gandhiji undertook the Dandi March (Salt March) along with his 78 followers starting from Sabarmati Ashram on 12th March, 1930. Passing through 48 villages, his walk lasted for 23 days. It was a non-violent protest for tax resistance. After the arrest of Gandhiji, Sarojini Naidu carried on the salt Satyagraha at Dharsana.

Question 21

21.Sati was prohibited by- (A) Warren Hastings (B) Lord Wellesley (C) Lord William Bentinck (D) Lord Dalhousie

Answer 21

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2001, SSC CGL 2006 & 2017) Exp: Governor General Lord William Bentinck passed the Bengal Sati Regalation Act, 1829, which declared the practice of Sati a punishable offence.

Question 22

22.The Simon Commission was formed to review- (A) Legislatures in India (B) Fitness of India for further reforms (C) The position of the viceroy (D) A constitution for India

Answer 22

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2001) Exp: Simon Commision was appointed by the British Government under Sir John Simon in 1927. It was appointed to report the working of the Indian constitution formulated by the Government of India Act (1919).

Question 23

23.When was the first train steamed off in India? (A) 1848 (B) 1853 (C) 1875 (D) 1880

Answer 23

(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: On April 16, 1853, the first passenger train steamed between Bori Bunder in Bombay and Thane.

Question 24

24.Which of the following libraries has the largest collection of manuscripts of historical value? (A) Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library (B) Tanjavur Maharaja Serfoji Saraswati Mahal Library (C) Asiatic Society Library (D) Rampur Raza Library

Answer 24

(A) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: Khuda Baksh Oriental Library is an autonomous organization under Ministry of culture, Government of India. Governor of Bihar is its ex- officio Chairman. It houses the rare collection of around 4000 Persian and Arabic manuscripts.

Question 25

25.In which of the following system of land settlement adopted by the English did provide more protection to the interest of farmers? (A) Permanent Settlement of Bengal (B) Ryotwari Settlement of Madras (C) Zamindari Settlement of Central States (D) Malgujari (land revenue) Settlement of United State

Answer 25

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2002) Exp: Ryotwari System of Madras was the land settlement system adopted by the English to provide more protection to the interests of farmers. Under the Ryotwari System, settlement of land revenue was made directly between the government and the ryots [the cultivator.

Question 26

26.When was first telegraph line started in India? (A) 1851 (B) 1875 (C) 1884 (D) 1900

Answer 26

(A) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2000) Exp: The British India opened the first telegraph line and office in October 1851, between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour.

Question 27

27.When did the British Govt. start ruling India directly? (A) After the Battle of Plassey (B) After the Battle of Panipat (C) After the war of Mysore (D) After Sepoy Mutiny

Answer 27

(D) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: After Sepoy Mutiny British rule established in 1857 and British govt. started ruling over India, Governor general became the Viceroy and Lord Canning became the last Governor General and first Viceroy.

Question 28

28.What did the Hunter Commission appointed by the Viceroy probe? (A) Bardoli Satyagraha(B) Khilafat Agitation (C) Jallianwala Bagh tragedy (D) Chauri Chaura incident

Answer 28

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2003) Exp: After Jallianwala Bagh tragedy a commission was estb. under William Wilson Hunter in 1919. It is known as Hunter commission but the report of commission was rejected by INC and new commission was estb. under Madan Mohan Malviya.

Question 29

29.Who was the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India? (A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (C) Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar (D) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 29

(D) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2003) Exp: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman of the Union Powers Committee of the constituent assembly.

Question 30

30.From where did Acharya Vinoba Bhave start the Individual Satyagraha in 1940? (A) Nadiad in Gujrat (B) Pavnar in Maharashtra (C) Adyar in Tamil Nadu (D) Guntur in Andhra Pradesh

Answer 30

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2003) Exp: Acharya Vinobha Bhave Start individual Satyagraha from Pavnar in Maharashtra in 1940. He was the first individual Satyagrahi and Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru was the Second one.

Question 31

31.Which British Governor General introduced Postage Stamp in India? (A) Lord Dalhousie (B) Lord Auckland (C) Lord Canning (D) Lord William Bentinck

Answer 31

(A) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: Lord Dalhousie introduced Postage stamp, he also introduced Railway, Telegram and PWD.

Question 32

32.The original name of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was- (A) Abhi Shankar (B) Gowri Shankar (C) Daya Shankar (D) Mula Shankar

Answer 32

“(D) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: Mula Shankar was the original name of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, he established Arya Samaj Society. He gave a slogan ““Go back to Vedas.”””

Question 33

33.The Swadeshi Movement was launched- (A) As a protest against division of Bengal (B) With a view to improve the economic condition of the people by encouraging consumption of Indian goods (C) As a protest against the massacre of Indian people at Jallianwala Bagh (D) Due to the failure of the British Government to introduce responsible Government in India

Answer 33

(A) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: Lord Curzon announced division of Bengal in 1905 as a result of this Swadeshi movement was launched in different region of India.

Question 34

34.The 19th Century reawakening in India was confined to the- (A) Priestly class (B) Upper middle class (C) Rich peasantry (D) Urban Landlords

Answer 34

(B) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: Upper middle classpersons of 19th Century, who were highly educated, reawaking India.

Question 35

35.Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament? (A) Dadabhai Naoroji (B) Gopala Krishna Gokhale (C) Bipin Chandra Pal (D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Answer 35

(A) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2003) Exp: Dadabhai Naroji was the first Anglo Indian to elect the British Parliament He also known as Grand Old Man of India. He introduced, drain of wealth theory.

Question 36

36.Who introduced the permanent settlement in Bengal? (A) Lord Cornwallis (B) Lord Dalhousie (C) William Bentinck (D) Lord Curzon

Answer 36

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2003, & CGL 1999) Exp: Lord Cornwallis introduced permanent settlement in Bengal under this fix revenue system was introduced.

Question 37

37.Who designed the national flag of Independent India? (A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (B) Rabindranath Tagore (C) Mahatma Ghandhi (D) Pingali Venkaiya

Answer 37

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2003) Exp: Gandhi first proposed a flag to the Indian National congress in 1921, after that Pingali Venkaiya designed the National flag, in the centre was traditional spinning wheel, symbolising Gandhi’s goal of making Indians self - reliant India adopted it on 22 July, 1947.

Question 38

38.Which of the following European Colonisers did not have a settlement on the Eastern Coast of India? (A) French (B) Portuguese (C) Dutch (D) Danish

Answer 38

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2003) Exp: Danish was the one who had not any settlement on the eastern coast of India whereas French settlement in Pondicherry, Portugese have in Goa and, Dutch in Kochi.

Question 39

39.In which session of India National Congress the tricolour flag was unfurled for the first time? (A) Calcutta Session, 1920 (B) Annual Session of Congress at Nagpur, 1920 (C) Lahore Congress, 1929 (D) Haripura congress conference, 1938

Answer 39

(C) (SSC Section Officer 2003) Exp: At Lahore congress session, 1929 Indian National congress unfurled flag first time. The demand of Poorna Swaraj also start in this session. The chairman of this session was J.L. Nehru.

Question 40

40.Which among the following regulations made English as a medium of education compulsory in government aided schools and colleges? (A) Pitts India Act, 1784 (B) Educational Despatch, 1854 (C) Macaulay Minute, 1835 (D) Regulating Act, 1773

Answer 40

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003) Exp: Macaulay minute reform which was introduced in 1835 made English as a medium of education which was compulsory in upper primary level education.

Question 41

41.During colonial period, British capital was mainly invested in: (A) Infra structure (B) Industry (C) Agriculture (D) Services

Answer 41

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003) Exp: Agriculture was mainly invested by British during colonial period, the raw material related to agriculture was compulsory for industry during colonial period.

Question 42

42.M.A. Jinnah, in his early political life__ (A) Supported two nation theory (B) Initiated Hindu-Muslim unity (C) Imagined Pakistan as an independent State (D) Was a communalist

Answer 42

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003) Exp: Mohammad Ali Jinha in his early life was a symbol of Hindu - Muslim unity and also in favour of Gandhiji’s policies for swaraj.

Question 43

43.Who among the following controlled maximum trade in the western coastal region during 17th century? (A) Portuguese (B) Dutch (C) The house of Jagat Seth (D) Mulla Abdul Gaffar

Answer 43

(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 1999) Exp: Portuguese controlled maximum trade in western coastal region during 17th century.

Question 44

44.Match the following:List-I List-II A. Jayprakash Narayan 1. Dinbandhu B. C.F. Andrew 2. Grand old man of India C. Dadabhai Naroji 3. Lok Nayak D. Lala Lajpat Rai 4. Punjab Kesari 5. Raja Jee A B C D (A) 5 4 3 2 (B) 3 1 2 4 (C) 1 2 5 3 (D) 4 3 1 5

Answer 44

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003) Exp: Jayprakash Narayan - Lok Nayak C.F Andrew - Dinbandhu Dadabhai Naroji - Grand old man of India Lala Lajpat Rai - Punjab Kesari

Question 45

45.Given below are the names of prominent leaders and their respective operational areas during the the revolt period. Select the incorrect pair- (A) Rani Laxmibai- Indore (B) Khan Bahadur Khan- Ruhel Khand (C) Kunwar Singh-Sahabad (D) Nana Saheb-Kanpur

Answer 45

(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003) Exp: Rani Laxmibai - Jhansi

Question 46

46.Who was the National leader who wrote History of India on the walls of the Andaman Cellular Jail? (A) Nandalal Bose (B) Ambedkar (C) Vir Savarkar (D) Jyotiba Phule

Answer 46

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2004) Exp: Vir Savarkar was great national leader, he wrote history of India on walls of Andaman cellular jail.

Question 47

47.The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was first applied to the princely State of- (A) Satara (B) Jhansi (C) Avadh (D) Jaunpur

Answer 47

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2004) Exp :Satara the first princely state where doctrine of Lapse applied. The Doctrine of lapse theory introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

Question 48

48.The Indian Universities were first founded in the time of- (A) Macaulay (B) Warren Hastings (C) Lord Canning (D) Lord William Bentinck

Answer 48

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: Indian universities were first founded during period of Lord Canning in three Presidencies.

Question 49

49.One of the following was not involved in the Chittagong Armoury Raid, 1934. who was he? (A) Kalpana Dutt (B) Surya Sen (C) Pritialata Woddekar (D) Dinesh Gupta

Answer 49

(D) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: Dinesh Gupta was not involved in the Chittagong Armoury Raid. Armoury raid by under the leadership of Surya Sen. He was also known as Master Da.

Question 50

50.Which of the following events made the English East India Company the legitimate masters of the Bengal Suba? (A) Battle of Buxar, 1764 (B) Battle of Plassey, 1757 (C) Farrukh Siyar’s Farman, 1717 (D) Ibrahim Khan’s Farman, 1690

Answer 50

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: English East India Company became the legitimate masters of Bengal Suba after battle of Buxar which was held on 22 Oct, 1764 between East India company led by Hector Munro and Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Mughal emperor Shah Alam, Nawab of Avadh Shiraj - ud- daula.

Question 51

“51.Apart from the Quit India Movement which started on 9th August 1942, what other sensational activity of the freedom fighters was done on 9th August? (A) Salt Satyagraha (B) Boycott of Simon Commission (C) Champaran Satyagraha (D) Kakori Mail train ““robbery”””

Answer 51

(D) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: On 9th August 1925, Kakori Mail train robbery took place at the town of Kakori about 10 miles north west of Lucknow. The raiders were members of Hindustan Republican Association.

Question 52

52.Which of the following treaties brought an end to the independent existence of Peshwa Baji Rao II? (A) The Treaty of Purandhar (B) Convention of Wadgaon (C) Treaty of Bassein (D) Treaty of Salbai

Answer 52

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: Baj Rao II was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, governed from 1795 to 1818. He was installed as a puppet ruler by the Maratha Nobles, whose growing power prompted him to flee his capital and sign the treaty of Bassein 1802 with British.

Question 53

53.Satyagraha finds expression in- (A) Sudden outbursts of violence (B) Armed conflicts (C) Non-Cooperation (D) Communal riots

Answer 53

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2004) Exp: Satyagraha expressed in Non - cooperation, Non - Violence was the basic features of this Satyagraha.

Question 54

54.The Muslim League advocated a separate Muslim State- (A) At its birth in 1906 (B) During the Khilafat Movement (C) In 1930, when it opposed the Civil Disobedience Movement (D) At the Lahore Session of 1940

Answer 54

(D)Exp: At the Lahore Session of 1940 Muslim League advocated a separate Muslim State. Pakistan. The word Pakistan was given by Chaudhary Rehmat Ali. (A student of Cambridge university)

Question 55

55.Who scripted Gandhiji’s favorite song ‘Vaishnav Jan to …..’? (A) Narsi Mehta (B) Premanand (C) Chunilal (D) Dharmiklal

Answer 55

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Narsi Mehta composed the song (Vaishnav Jan to). He was also known as pillar of Gujarati literature.

Question 56

56.Who was the first Indian to be made a fellow of the Royal Society of London? (A) Srinivas Ramanujam (B) A.C. Wadia (C) C.V. Raman (D) P.C. Mahalanobis

Answer 56

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Royal Society is a learned society for science and is possibly the oldest such society still in existence, founded in Nov 1660. A.C Wadia was the first Indian to be made a fellow of the Royal Society.

Question 57

57.Which of these battles proved decisive in the Anglo- French rivalry in India? (A) Battle of Wandiwash (B) Battle of Plassey (C) Battle of Mysore (D) Battle of Seringapatnam

Answer 57

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Battle of Wandiwash, the English captured Pondicherry and Mahe defeating the French, War ended in 1763 with the signing of Treaty of Paris, hence the third Anglo-French conflict proved to be decisive.

Question 58

58.The English established their first factory in India at- (A) Bombay (B) Surat (C) Sutanati (D) Madras

Answer 58

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: The first factory established by English was in Surat in 1611.

Question 59

59.In which of the following years’ 26th January was celebrated as an independence day? (A) 1930 (B) 1929 (C) 1942 (D) 1946

Answer 59

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: In 1930 when declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion Status offered by British regin, 26 Jan. 1930 was celebrated as an Independence day.

Question 60

60.Permanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by- (A) Clive (B) Hastings (C) Wellesley (D) Cornwallis

Answer 60

(D) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Lord Cornwallis introduced Permanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal.

Question 61

“61.Who spoke: ““At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India awakes to life and freedom””? (A) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) C. Rajagopalachari”

Answer 61

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: This statement used by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in the midnight of 14th - 15th August 1947.

Question 62

62.Who started the first English newspaper in India? (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (B) Raja Rammohan Roy (C) J.A. Hickey (James Augustus Hickey) (D) Lord William Bentinck

Answer 62

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Bengal Gazzette was first English newspaper started by J.A Hickey (in 1780).

Question 63

63.The Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against (A) British mill owners and government officials (B) Indian mill owners and non government officials (C) British non-government officials (D) Indian government officials

Answer 63

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2005) Exp: Ahmedabad Satyagraha of Gandhi was directed against Indian mill owners and non government officials.

Question 64

64.Which town/city in India has got a tower (minar) named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah? (A) Mumbai (B) Aligarh (C) Calicut (D) Guntur

Answer 64

(D) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2005) Exp: Jinnah tower is a landmark monument in the city of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. It is a Symbol of Peace and harmony.

Question 65

“65.Who worte ““Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Ab Hamaare Dil Mein Hai””? (A) Mohammad Iqbal (B) Ramprasad Bismil (C) Kazi Nazrul Islam (D) Firaq Gorakhpuri”

Answer 65

(*) (SSC Section Officer (Audit), CPO 2005, 06 & 17) Exp: Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna is a patriotic poem which was written by Bismil Azimabadi in 1921. Later it was immortalised by Ram Prasad Bismil.

Question 66

66.Which of the following Acts gave representation of the Indians for the first time in legislation? (A) Indian Councils Act, 1909 (B) Indian Councils Act, 1919 (C) Government of India Act, 1935 (D) Government of India Act, 1935

Answer 66

(A) (SSC Statistical Investigatiors 2005) Exp: Indian Council act, 1909 gave representation of the Indians for the first time in legislation this act also known as Morley-Minto reform. This act gives the separate electorate for muslims.

Question 67

67.Punjab was annexed to the British empire during the reign of Governor-General- (A) Lord Bentinck (B) Lord Dalhousie (C) Lord Cornwallis (D) Lord Canning

Answer 67

(B) (SSC Statistical Investigatiors 2005) Exp: During the reign of Dalhousie. East India Company annexed Punjab in 1849.

Question 68

68.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Lord Clive 1. SubsidiaryAlliance B. Lord Wellesley 2. Indian Universities Act C. Lord Dalhousie 3. Doctrine of Lapse D. Lord Curzon 4. Dual Governement in Bengal (A) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 (B) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 (C) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 (D) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

Answer 68

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2005) Exp: Lord Clive - Dual government in Bengal Lord Wellesley - Subsidiary alliance Lord Dalhousie - Doctrine of Lapse Lord Curzon - Indian universities Act

Question 69

69.Who from the following leaders was not assassinated? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Liaqat Ali Khan (C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (D) Lord Louis Mountbatten

Answer 69

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2005) Exp: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the one who was not assassinated.

Question 70

70.Place chronologically the following treaties: 1. Treaty of Amritsar - 1809 2. Treaty of Bassein - 1802 3. Treaty of Seringapatnam - 1792 4. Treaty of Salbai - 1784 (A) (1), (2), (3), (4) (B) (3), (4), (2), (1) (C) (4), (3), (2), (1) (D) (3), (2), (4), (1)

Answer 70

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2005) Exp: Treaty of Salbai - 1784 Treaty of Seringapatnam - 1792 Treaty of Bassein - 1802 Treaty of Amritsar - 1809

Question 71

71.The Government of India, 1919 is also known as (A) Morley-Minto Reforms (B) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (C) Regulating Act (D) Pitts India Act

Answer 71

(B) (SSC Tax Assistant 2005) Exp: Montague - Chelmsford reforms is known as government of India act, 1919 the main feature of this reform was provincial Government i.e introduction of Dyarchy.

Question 72

72.Who is called the ‘Father of the Indian National Congress? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) A.O. Hume (C) Lokmanya Tilak (D) Surendra Nath Banerjee

Answer 72

(B) (SSC Tax Assistant 2005, SSC CGL 2015) Exp: A.O Hume is called the father of the Indian National Congress. He is also known as Harmit of Shimla.

Question 73

73.Which of the following statements best explains the nature of revolt of 1857? (A) The last effort of the old political order to regain power (B) Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army (C) A struggle of the common people to overthrow common rule (D) An effort to establish a limited Indian nation

Answer 73

(A) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: The revolt of 1857 begain under the leadership of Bahadur Shah Zafar and it was the last effort of old Political order to regain power.

Question 74

74.Match the following A. Brahmo Samaj 1. Bombay B. Veda Samaj 2. Bengal C. Arya Samaj 3. Madras D. Prarthana Samaj 4. North India A B C D (A) 1 3 2 4 (B) 3 2 4 1 (C) 2 4 1 3 (D) 2 3 4 1

Answer 74

(D) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: Brahmo Samaj - Bengal (By Raja Ram Mohan Roy) Veda Samaj - Madras (By Keshab Chandra Sen) Arya Samaj - Bombay (By Dayananda Sarswati) Prarthana Samaj - Bombay (By Atmaram Panduranga)

Question 75

75.Land Revenue under Tipu_______ (A) was mainly collected through revenue officers. (B) Was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu (C) Was collected by interme-diaries (D) Was not allowed to go into the hands of Sultan

Answer 75

(B) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: The land Revenue under Tipu was like the Ryotwari and collected by the government officials.

Question 76

76.Who was advocated of the famous INA Trials? (A) Bhulabhai Desai (B) Asaf Ali(C) Subhash Chandra Bose (D) C. Rajagopalachari

Answer 76

(B) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: Asaf Ali advocated INA trial. INA defence committee, the legal defence team for INA formed by the Indian National Congress in 1945.

Question 77

77.Which year did Bankim Chandra Chatopadhyay wrote Anand Math? (A) 1858 (B) 1892 (C) 1882 (D) None of these

Answer 77

(C) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: Anand Math written was by Bankim Chandra in 1882 The national song ‘Vande Matram’ was a part of Anand Math. Sanyasi revolt was described in this epic.

Question 78

78.The Governor-General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was___(A) Lord Curzon (B) Lord Macaulay (C) Lord Bentinck (D) Lord Hastings

Answer 78

(B) (SSC Statistical Investigators 2006) Exp: In India Lord Macaulay (Thomas Balington Macaulay) was fully credited to initate English in India.

Question 79

79.Who among the following visited Gandhiji in South Africa? (A) B.G. Tilak (B) Vallabhbhai Patel (C) G.K. Gokhale (D) J.L. Nehru

Answer 79

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006) Exp: Gopal Krishna Gokhale met Gandhiji in South Africa. He was the political Guru of Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 80

80.In which year salt Satyagraha took place? (A) 1929 (B) 1930 (C) 1931 (D) 1932

Answer 80

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006) Exp: In the year of 1930 Salt Satyagraha took place, it was also known as Dandi March initiated by Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 81

81.Through which Educational Report Calcutta University came into existence? (A) Macaulay’s Minute(B) Hunter Commission (C) Charter Act (D) Wood’s Despatch

Answer 81

(D) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006) Exp: Under the Wood’s Despatch report Calcutta university estb. in 1857. The first governor and chancellor of this university was Lord canning.

Question 82

82.Muslim League was founded in the year- (A) 1900 (B) 1905 (C) 1906 (D) 1902

Answer 82

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006) Exp: In 1906, All India Muslim league was founded by Salim-ullah-khan (Nawab of Dhaka) Jinnah, Aga Khan and others. It was proposed by Sir Mian Muhammad Safi.

Question 83

83.The famous revolutionary song ‘ Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mei hai …….’ was composed by- (A) Bhagat Singh (B) Khudiram Bose (C) Chandrasekhar Azad (D) Ramprasad Bismil

Answer 83

Exp :Ramprasad Bismil composed the song ‘Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil mei hai’ during British Period but it was written by Bismil Azimabadi of Patna in 1921.

Question 84

84.The first Viceroy of India was- (A) Lord Canning (B) Lord Hardinge (C) Lord Dalhousie (D) Lord Elgin

Answer 84

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006, Steno. 2011) Exp: Lord Canning became first Viceroy of India, he stand in office from 1857 to 1862.

Question 85

85.From which of the following Upanishads the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed in Devanagari Script below the abacus of the state Emblem are? (A) Prashna (B) Yajurveda (C) Mundaka (D) Ishavasya

Answer 85

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006) Exp: ‘ Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed in devanagari script from Mundaka Upnishad.

Question 86

86.Lahore was Ranjeet Singh’s Political Capital. Which city was called his Religious Capital? (A) Amritsar (B) Anandpur Sahib (C) Gujranwala (D) Peshawar

Answer 86

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2006) Exp: Ranjeet Singh was famous Sikh ruler of Punjab, Amritsar was his religious capital. Lahore was the political capital.

Question 87

87.Who was the first woman President of Congress? (A) Mrs. Annie Besant (B) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu (C) Mrs. Nelline Sengupta (D) Aruna Asaf Ali

Answer 87

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2006, SSC S.O 2008) Exp: Mrs. Annie Beasant was the first women President of Congress (1917, Calcutta session), She was also the founder of Home Rule League.

Question 88

88.Who was the Chairman of the Partition Council? (A) M.A. Jinnah (B) Lord Mountbatten (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) V.P. Menon

Answer 88

(B) (SSC Tax Assistant 2006) Exp: Partition Council (1947)chaired by Lord Mountbatten.

Question 89

89.Who is generally acknowledge as the pioneer of local self-government in modern India? (A) Ripon (B) Mayo (C) Lytton (D) Curzon

Answer 89

“(A) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Lord Ripon, the pioneer of local self government, a resolution of 1882 set off the institution of local - self government in India. Ripon also known as the father of Local - self government in India and real liberal of goldstein era. ““The Duty of Age”” was written by him.”

Question 90

90.After the Bardoli Satyagraha, the title of ‘Sardar’ to Vallabhbhai Patel was given by (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Motilal Nehru (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad

Answer 90

(CExp: Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 in Gujrat was led by Vallabhbhai Patel after this movement Gandhi gave the title ‘Sardar’ to Patel.

Question 91

91.Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi was called as ‘Mahatma’ by- (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (B) Motilal Nehru (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Rabindra Nath Tagore

Answer 91

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Rabindra Nath Tagore gave title Mahatma to Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi after Champaran Satyagraha.

Question 92

92.The ‘Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College’ later became the- (A) Osmania University (B) Jamia-Milia Muslim University (C) Baraktullah University (D) Aligarh Muslim University

Answer 92

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Aligarh Muslim University established by Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan as Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College in 1875.

Question 93

93.’Poorna Swaraj’ (Complete Independence) was declared to be the goal of the Indian National Congress in its Session of- (A) Lucknow, 1916 (B) Lahore, 1929 (C) Tripuri, 1939 (D) Lahore, 1940

Answer 93

(B) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Poorna Swaraj was declared in the Lahore session 1929, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru was the chairman of this session.

Question 94

94.Who was the author of the book My Experiment with Truth? (A) Aurobindo (B) Tilak (C) Gandhi (D) Vinobha

Answer 94

(C) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the author of book My Experiment with Truth.

Question 95

95.Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das were the founder members of the- (A) Communist Party of India (B) Forward Block (C) Socialist-Swarajist Party (D) Swarajya Party

Answer 95

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Swarajya Party was established in 1923, by Moti Lal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in Allahabad.

Question 96

96.The immortal national Song ‘Vande Mataram’ has been written by- (A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyaya (C) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya (D)Surendranath Bandopadhyaya

Answer 96

“(C) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: National Song ““Vande Mataram”” is a part of Anand Math written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya.”

Question 97

97.The Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh was founded by- (A) Md. Ali Jinnah (B) Mohammad Ali (C) Saukat Ali (D) Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan

Answer 97

“(D) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan founded Mohammadan Anglo oriental college in 1875 and it was renamed as Aligarh muslim university in 1920. He also established ‘Scientific Society’ and published a Magazine ““RAJBHART MUSALMAN””.”

Question 98

98.Which one of the following was not a French settlement in India? (A) Puducherry (B) Mahe (C) Goa (D) Chandarnagar

Answer 98

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Chandarnagar was not a French settlement, Puducherry, Mahe and Goa were important parts of French company.

Question 99

99.Gandhiji considered Khadi as a symbol of- (A) Industrialisation (B) Economic independence (C) Economic growth (D) Moral purity

Answer 99

(B) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: Khadi was used as a symbol of economic independence and promoted in Vijayawada session of INC (1921).

Question 100

“100.”“India Wins Freedom”” is the autobiography of- (A) Abdul Kalam Azad (B) Muhammad Ali (C) Zakir Hussain (D) Sayyed Ahmad Khan”

Answer 100

“(A) (SSC Section Officer 2006) Exp: ““India wins freedom”” is the autobiography of Abul Kalam Azad. His Birthday (11 November) is celebrated as “” National Education day”” Bharat Ratna was conferred to him in 1992 (Posthumously). In 1923 he became the youngest president of Congress in Delhi session and also served as congress president from 1940 to 1945. He became the first education minister of independent India.”

Question 101

101.Gandhi wanted to realise ‘truth’ through: (A) Ahimsa (Non-violence) (B) Dharma (Religion) (C) Karma (Service) (D) Dhyana (Meditation)

Answer 101

(A) (SSC Multi-Tasking 2014) Exp: Gandhiji always followed the Philosphy of Non - violence and truth in his movements.

Question 102

102.The Round table conference at London met for the discussion of- (A) Provision of Provincial Autonomy (B) A future Administration of India (C) Gandhi’s demands for calling off Civil Disobedience Movement (D) Congress claim to be the sole representative of Indians

Answer 102

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2006) Exp: The three round table conference of 1930-1932 were a series of conferences organized by british government to discuss constitutional reforms in India on the basis of report given by simon commission.

Question 103

103.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was equated with- (A) Mazzini (B) Cavour (C) Garibaldi (D) Bismarck

Answer 103

(D) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Bismarck was a german statesman who unified 36 states and established unified Germany. Sardar patel also unified the 565 princely states to make india a federation by his diplomacy and political intelligency. That is why Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is known as Bismarck of India.

Question 104

104.For which community were seats reserved by the Morley-Minto reforms?(A) Jews (B) Muslims (C) Christians (D) Sikhs

Answer 104

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Morley-Minto reforms also known as India council act 1909, the act introduced separate and discriminatory electorate. This was for the first time that, the seats in the legislative bodies were reserved on the basis of religion for Muslims.

Question 105

105.In Gandhian Socialism- (A) State is required (B) State is not required (C) State is sometimes required and sometimes not required (D) State is neither required

Answer 105

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Gandhian socialism generally centres on Hind Swaraj or Indian Home rule So according to Gandhiji’s socialism state is not required.

Question 106

“106.Who said ““The Simmon Commission Report should be thrown on a heap of rubbish””? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Shivaswami Iyer (C) Mohammad Ali Jinnah (D) Jawaharlal Nehru”

Answer 106

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Shivaswami Iyer examined the Simon commission Report and said that this report should be thrown on a heap of rubbish.

Question 107

107.The Marathas were defeated in Panipat because- (A) The Marathas did not fight bravely (B) The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength (C) The Maratha army was short of food supplies (D) The Marathas were considered alien by the local population

Answer 107

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Third battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali (The ruler of Afghanistan) on 14th Jan 1761, due to lack of strength as compared to Afghans, Marathas were defeated.

Question 108

108.Which day was declared as the ‘Direct Action Day’ by the Muslim League? (A) 3rd September, 1946 (B) 16th August, 1946 (C) 16th May, 1946 (D) 4th Decembar, 1946

Answer 108

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: On 16th August, 1946 Direct Action Day was declared , the day also known as the Great Calcutta kilings. It was a day of widespread riots and manslaughter between Hindus and Muslims in Bengal.

Question 109

109.When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the ‘Quit India Movement’ of 1942? (A) 7th August, 1942 (B) 30th April, 1942 (C) 9th August, 1942 (D) 5th July, 1942

Answer 109

(C) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Quit India - Movement or India August Movement was a movement launched at Bombay session of All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 Aug 1942. Demanding an end to British rule of India as a result of this on 9 Aug 1942 Gandhi and other leaders were imprisoned by operation zero hour.

Question 110

110.With which ‘Movement’, the following were/are associated? List-I List-II a. Vinobha Bhave 1. ‘Chipko’ b. Medha Patekar 2. ‘Sampuran Kranti’ c. Sunderlal Bahuguna 3. ‘Narmada Bachao’ d. Jaya Prakash Narayan 4. ‘Bhoodan’ (A) a-4, c-1, b-2, d-3 (B) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 (C) b-3, c-1, a-2, d-4 (D) d-2, a-4, b-1, c-2

Answer 110

(B) (SSC Combined Graduate Level 2007) Exp: Vinobha Bhave - Bhoodan Medha Patekar - Narmada Bachao Sunderlal Bahuguna - Chipko Jaya Prakash Narayan- Sampurn Kranti

Question 111

111.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (A) Lord Dalhousie - Doctrine of Lapse (B) Lord Minto - India Councils Act, 1909 (C) Lord Wellesley - Subsidiary Alliance (D) Lord Curzon - Vernacular Press Act, 1878

Answer 111

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2007) Exp: Vernacular Press Act, 1878 was proposed by Lord Lytton to prevent the vernacular Press from expressing criticism of British Policies.

Question 112

112.The Province of Bengal was partitioned into two parts in 1905 by- (A) Lord Lytton (B) Lord Ripon (C) Lord Dufferin (D) Lord Curzon

Answer 112

(D) (SSC Section Officer 2007) Exp: The Partition was made on 16 oct 1905 by viceroy Lord Curzon, the first Partition in Bengal was implemented as an administrative making governing the two provinces, West and East Bengal (Bengali - Hindu or Bengali - Muslim)

Question 113

113.The Home Rule League was started by- (A) M.K. Gandhi (B) B.G. Tilak (C) Ranade (D) K.T. Telang

Answer 113

(B)Exp: Home Rule movement was a movement in British India on the lines of Irish Home rule movement. It started in India under the leader ship of Annie besant and B.G Tilak. Firstly Home Rule established in India by B.G Tilak at Belgam (Karnatka) and later by Annie Besant at Adyar in 1916.

Question 114

114.The Simmon Commission was boy-cotted by Indians because- (A) It sought to curb civil liberties of the Indians (B) It proposed to partition India (C) It was an all-white commission without Indian representation (D) It proposed measures to contain nationalism

Answer 114

(C) (SSC Section Officer 2007) Exp: Simmon Commission was boycotted because it was an all - White Commission without Indian representation All the members of commission were Britishers.

Question 115

115.The founder of the ‘Brahmo Samaj’ was- (A) Swami Dayananda Saraswati (B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (D) Swami Vivekananda

Answer 115

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: Raja Ram Mohan Roy established Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He also helped in the abolition of Sati system. He was a monothiest but did not believe in idol worship.

Question 116

116.The correct Chronological order in which the British established their trading centre in the places mentioned below is- (A) Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Surat (B) Bombay, Madras, Surat, Calcutta (C) Surat, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta (D) Surat, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay

Answer 116

(D) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: Britishers established there first trading center in Surat After that in Madras, Calcutta and Bombay.

Question 117

117.The Revolt of 1857 was started by- (A) The sepoys (B) The zamindars (C) The peasants (D) The plantations workers

Answer 117

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp :The Revolt of 1857 was started by sepoys from Merrut on 10th may 1857. The reason which sparked this revolt was that the bullets which were given to sepoys for use was greased with lard (Pork fat and cow fat) which was anti-religious for both Muslims and Hindus. The Leader of this revolt was Bahadur Shah Zafar. V.D Savarkar termed this revolt as India’s first struggle for Independence where as Benjamin Deziraeli called it a National Revolt.

Question 118

118.After leaving the Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose formed, in 1939, his own party, named- (A) Socialist Bloc (B) Revolutionary Socialist Bloc (C) Forward Bloc (D) Socialist-Congress Bloc

Answer 118

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: Subhash Chandra Bose was an Indian Nationalist , he had been a leader of Indian National Congress in the late 1920’s and 1930’s and leaving from Congress leadership positions in 1939 due to dispute with Gandhiji and formed a new party named Forward Bloc.

Question 119

119.Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the epithet of Lokamanya during- (A) His imprisonment in 1908 (B) Home Rule Movement (C) Revolutionary Movement (D) Swadeshi Movement

Answer 119

(B) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: The name of Tilak became household names during Home rule movement and this let him earn the epithet Lokmanya. Home Rule league was set up in April 1916 by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Question 120

120.’Do or Die’ (Karenge ya Marenge) __Gandhiji gave this Mantra to the nation on the eve of which mass movement? (A) Rowlatt Satyagraha (B) Salt Satyagraha (C) Quit India Movement (D) Non-Cooperation Movement

Answer 120

“(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007, SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Quit India Movement was started on 8 Aug 1942 in Bombay under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, In this movement he gave a slogan ““Do or Die””. Mahatama Gandhi gave this slogan first time during this movement.”

Question 121

121.Which of the following was established by B.R. Ambedkar? (A) Swaraj Party (B) Samaj Samata Party (C) All India Schedule Castes Federation (D) The Independent Labour Party

Answer 121

(C & D both) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: All India Schedule Castes federation & the Independent labour party. was formed by B.R. Ambedkar.

Question 122

122.Who was in favour of a partyless democracy? (A) Jai Prakash Narayan (B) Bhupendra Nath Dutta (C) M.N. Roy (D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer 122

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007) Exp: Jai Prakash Narayan popularly known as JP or Lok Nayak believed in Partyless democracy. J.P was an independence activist and advocated a program of social transformation which he termed as Sampoorna Kranti.

Question 123

123.Provincial autonomy was introduced in India by the- (A) Indian Councils Act, 1909 (B) Government of India Act,1919 (C) Government of India Act, 1935 (D) Indian Independence Act, 1947

Answer 123

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2007, CGL 2008) Exp: Provincial autonomy was introduced under the Government of India Act, 1935 it was called the first federal constitution of India as it recognized the seperate existence of Provinces.

Question 124

124.Who was the first Indian Governor-General of India? (A) B.R. Ambedkar (B) C.Rajgopalachari (C) Dr.Rajendra Prasad (D) Dr. S.Radhakrishnan

Answer 124

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2007, CHSL 2012) Exp: C. Rajgopalachari became the only and the first Indian Governor-General of Independent India.

Question 125

125.In which state was the first non-Congress Government set up independent India? (A) Punjab (B) Bihar (C) Maharashtra (D) Kerela

Answer 125

(D) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2007) Exp: In 1957, CPI defeated congress in legislative assembly elections in the southern state of Kerela and formed the first non-congress government in Independent India.

Question 126

126.November 26, 1949 is a significant day in our constitutional history because- (A) India took a pledge of complete independence on this day (B) The constitution was adopted on this day (C) India became a Republic on this day (D) The first amendment of the constitution was passed on this day

Answer 126

(B) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2007) Exp: On 26 Nov. 1949 the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the constitution of India and it came into effect on 26 Jan, 1950.

Question 127

127.The first General Secretary of the Indian National Congress was- (A) Dadabhai Naoroji (B) A.O. Hume (C) Ferozshah Mehta (D) Badruddin Tayyabji

Answer 127

(B) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2007) Exp: A.O Hume assumed the title of first general secretary of the Indian National Congress after the establishment of Indian National Congress on 28 Dec 1885.

Question 128

128.Raja Rammohan Roy organised a historic agitation against the- (A) Caste system (B) Evil custom of sati (C) Degrading position of women in society (D) Practice of superfluous religious rituals

Answer 128

(B) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2007) Exp: He is also known as Father of modern India and founder of Indian Nationalism. His notable works are samvad Kamudi and Percepts of Jesus: The Guide of Peace and happiness.

Question 129

“129.”“Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge …..”” This was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by- (A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (B) C. Rajagopalachari (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad”

Answer 129

(C) (SSC CPO sub-Inspector 2007) Exp: Jawaharlal Nehru stated this statement on the night of 14 Aug, 1947.

Question 130

“130.The Indian National Congress had passad the famous resolution on ““Non-Cooperation”” in 1920 at its session held at- (A) Lucknow (B) Delhi (C) Bombay (D) Calcutta”

Answer 130

(D) (SSC CPO sun-Inspector 2007) Exp: The Calcutta Special Session of Congress in September 1920 passed the Non-cooperation resolution, the resolution was officially valid in the Nagpur annual session in Dec 1920. It was the movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.

Question 131

131.’Dyarchy’ was indtroduced in the Government of India Act of (A) 1909 (B) 1919 (C) 1935 (D) None of these

Answer 131

(B) (SSC CPO SI 2007, SSC CGL 2011) Exp: The government of India Act 1919 also called Montague Chelmsford reforms. The act introduced Bicameral legislative in centre and dyarchy was introduced in states.

Question 132

132.The transfer of Government from the ‘Company’ to the ‘Crown’ was pronounced by Lord Canning (November 1, 1858) at- (A) Calcutta (B) Delhi (C) Patna (D) Allahabad

Answer 132

(D) (SSC CPO SI 2007) Exp: On 1 November, 1858 the East India Company rule was ended in India and the British government enacted Parliament act of 1858. According to this act Indian administration shifted into the hands of the British Crown and this was pronounced by Lord Canning at Allahabad.

Question 133

133.The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League came to each other in 1916 at- (A) Lahore (B) Amritsar (C) Lucknow (D) Haripura

Answer 133

(C) (SSC CPO SI 2007) Exp: In the Lucknow session the Indian National Congress and the Muslim Legue came to each other with the efforts of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and this was known as Lucknow Pact (1916). The chairman of this annual session was Ambika Charan Majumdar.

Question 134

134.Who propounded the theory of ‘Economic Drain of India’ during British imperialism? (A) W.C. Bannerji (B) Dadabhai Naroji (C) Gopalkrishna Gokhale (D) Gandhiji

Answer 134

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Dadabhai Naoroji the Grand Old Man of India propounded the theory of Drain of wealth in India.

Question 135

135.Which is the oldest trade Union organisation in India? (A) Indian National Trade Union Cogress (INTUC) (B) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)(C) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) (D) Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS)

Answer 135

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federation in India and one of the five largest. It was founded on 31st october 1920 in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, First president-Lala Lajpat Rai. First General Secretary-Diwan Chaman Lal.

Question 136

136.Sarvodaya stands for- (A) Total revolution (B) Non-cooperation (C) Upliftment of all (D) Non-violence

Answer 136

“(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Sarvodaya (Which means universal upliftment or progress of all), used by Mahatma Gandhi in 1908 for the title of his translation of John Ruskin’s ““Unto The Last””.”

Question 137

137.In which city of South Africa was Gandhi beaten up and thrown off the pavement by the white people? (A) Cape town (B) Durban (C) Johannesburg (D) Pretoria

Answer 137

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Gandhi arrived in Durban, Natal in 1893 to serve as legal council to a merchant Dada Abdullah, he asked him to under take a rail trip, where Gandhi was seated in first-Class compartment. A white person who entered the compartment hastened to summon the white railway officials and ordered Gandhi to remove himself, but he refused to comply with the order then a white police officer pushed him out of the train.

Question 138

138.Who attended the Congress of Oppressed Nationlists at Brusels in 1927, on behalf of the National Congress? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru(B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Dr. Ansari (D) Motilal Nehru

Answer 138

(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Jawaharlal Nehru attended the Congress of oppressed nationalist at Brusels in 1927 on behalf of the National Congress.

Question 139

139.In which year Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay for organising the agrarian movement in Punjab? (A) 1905 (B) 1907 (C) 1909 (D) 1911

Answer 139

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: In 1907, Lala Lajpat Rai was deported. He was called with the title ‘Punjab Kesari’. He was lathi charged in the agitation in Lahore against Simmon Commission and was died later.

Question 140

140.Which Governor General had entertained Ranjit Singh with great honour at Ropar? (A) Minto I (B) William Bentinck (C) Hastings (D) Auckland

Answer 140

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: William Bentinck entertained Ranjit Singh with great honour at Ropar.

Question 141

“141.The ““Arya Samaj”” was founded by- (A) Swami Dayananda Saraswati (B) Swami Vivekananda (C) Keshav Chandra Sen (D) Ishwar Chandra Vidya-Sagar”

Answer 141

“(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008, DP (SI) 2016) Exp: Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded Arya samaj (1875) in Mumbai. Members of Arya Samaj believed in one God but rejected the worship of idols. The motto of Arya samaj is - Make The World Great. The samaj is associated with the society named ““Dayanand Anglo Vedic (DAV)””.”

Question 142

142.Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Started an Urdu Weekly, The Al-Hilal in 1912 but on its being banned by the Government he founded at AlBalagh in- (A) 1913 (B) 1914 (C) 1915 (D) 1916

Answer 142

(A) (SSC CGL 1999) Exp: In 1913 Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad started again at Al- Balagh. He was an Indian scholar and the senior Muslim leader of the Indian National Congress during Indian Independence Movement. He became the first minister of Education in the Indian Government.

Question 143

143.High courts were established in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras in- (A) 1935 (B) 1919 (C) 1862 (D) 1861

Answer 143

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: The Calcutta, Bombay and Madras high court established in 1862 by the Indian High court act of 1861, Which was, authorized by the Parliament of united kingdom.

Question 144

144.Which of the following reform movements was the first to be started in the 19th Century? (A) Prathana Samaj (B) Brahmo Samaj (C) Arya Samaj (D) Rama Krishna Mission

Answer 144

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Brahmo Samaj was the first to be started in 19th century. It was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.

Question 145

145.Who was the President of Indian National congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru(B) Sardar Patel (C) Maulana Azad (D) Acharya J.B. Kripalani

Answer 145

(D) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: In the session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B. Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.

Question 146

“146.Who said that ‘the real seat of taste is not the tongue but the mind.””? (A) Aurobindo Ghosh (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (D) Swami Vivekananda”

Answer 146

(B) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: It is the statement from the autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Which contains the life incidents of Gandhi ji from his childhood.It was published weekly in his other Journal, Navjeevan.

Question 147

“147.When Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, who said, ““None will believe that a man like this in body and soul ever walked on this earth.””? (A) Bertrand Russell (B) Leo Tolstoy (C) Albert Einstein (D) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan”

Answer 147

(C) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Albert Einstein was highly impressed with Mahatma Gandhi and he stated this statement when Gandhi was assassinated.

Question 148

148.In violation of the Salt Laws, Gandhiji started a movement called- (A) Non-Cooperation movement (B) Swadeshi Movement (C) Civil Disonbedience movement (D) None of the above

Answer 148

(C) (SSC CGL 2008,2013) Exp: To violate Salt law Gandhiji decided to march from Sabarmati to Dandi(12 March, 1930-5 April,1930) with 78 delegates. This march is known as Dandi March. This was the beginning of civil disobedience in India and it spread over the different parts of country. This movement suspended by GandhiIrwin pact(5th March 1931). It is also known as Delhi pact.

Question 149

149.The first to come and last to leave India were- (A) The Portuguese (B) The French (C) The English (D) The Dutch

Answer 149

(A) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Portuguese although the first voyage to India was by Vasco de Gama in 1498. The Portuguese Settlement in India is supposed to have lasted between 1505 and 1962. The most famous governor among the Portuguese was Alfonso de Albuquerque.

Question 150

150.Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National congress? (A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (B) Badruddin Tyabji (C) Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan (D) Abul Kalam Azad

Answer 150

(B) (SSC CGL 2008, SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: 3rd Congress Session of Indian National Congress which was held in Madras was Presided by Badruddin Tyabji. He was also the founding member of Bombay Presidency Association.

Question 151

151.The administrative consequence of the Revolt of 1857 was transfered to power from- (A) East India Company to the British Crown (B) British Crown to the East India Company (C) East India Company to the Governor General (D) British Crown to the Board of Directors

Answer 151

(A) (SSC CPO SI 2008) Exp: The transfer of power of East India Company to British Crown reacting towards the revolt of 1857. British Government introduced the Government of India act 1858 through which liquidation of East India Company was done to transfer the powers of Administration to British Crown.

Question 152

152.The issue on which the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 was launched was- (A) Equal employment opportunities for Indians (B) The proposed execution of Bhagat Singh (C) Salt monopoly exercised by the British Government (D) Complete freedom

Answer 152

(C) (SSC CPO SI 2008) Exp: Salt Acts of British India prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt. Moreover a heavy salt tax was also charged upon salt which persuaded Gandhi ji to take salt march upto Dandi and break salt law to mark the beginning of Civil disobedience in 1930

Question 153

153.Which Directive Principal bears the direct impact of Gandhi’s moral philosophy? (A) Equal pay for equal work (B) Provision of free legal aid and advice (C)Prohibition of the slaughter of cows (D)Protection of the mounments of historical importance

Answer 153

(C) (SSC CPO SI 2008) Exp: Gandhi’s moral Philosophy was of socialism, nonviolence and welfare state. The impact of his Philosophy can be seen in Various DPSP & including article 48 which prohibits the slaughter of cows.

Question 154

154.Who declared as his ultimate aim the wiping of every tear from every eye? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru (B) Gandhiji (C) Bal Gangadhar (D) Sardar Patel

Answer 154

(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Jawaharlal Nehru in his speech ‘Freedom at midnight’ said that the ambition of the greatest men of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye.

Question 155

155.Bhulabhai Desai’s most memorable achievement was his defence of the India National Army (I.N.A.) personnel at the Red fort Trial towards the end of (A) 1943 (B) 1944 (C) 1945 (D) 1946

Answer 155

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Towards the end of 1945 during the Red fort trials Bhulabhai Desai defended the three Indian National Army soldiers named Sardar Guru Baksh Singh, Shri Prem Sehgal, Shah Nawaz These soldiers were charged of treasury during world war II.

Question 156

156.The First Viceroy of the Portuguese in the East was- (A) Albuquerque (B) Joa de Castro (C) Francisco de Almedia (D) Nuno da Cunha

Answer 156

(C) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Portuguese government started in 1505. The first governor of Portuguese in India was Francis de Almaida He followed blue water policy and defeated Arabs in the Naval battle at Diu in 1509.

Question 157

157.When was the All India Women’s Conference founded? (A) 1924 (B) 1925 (C) 1926 (D) 1927

Answer 157

(D) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: All India Women’s conference was founded in 1927 and registered in 1930,under the societies registration act XXI of 1850. It is an organization dedicated to the upliftment and betterment of women. It was founded by Margaret Cousins.

Question 158

158.The Kuka movement started in mid-Nineteeth century in- (A) Western Punjab (B) Maharashtra (C) Bengal (D) Madhya Bharat

Answer 158

(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Satguru Ram Singh was the founder of Kuka movement, the movement marked the first major reaction of the people in the Punjab to the new political order initiated by the British after 1849.

Question 159

“159.Mahatma Gandhi’s remark, ““A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank”” is regarding the proposals of- (A) Simmon Commission (B) Cripps Mission (C) Cabinet Mission (D) Wavel Plan”

Answer 159

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Cripps Mission (headed by Sir Staford Crips) came to India in 1942 to secure full Indian coperation for world war-II. Gandhiji remarked Crips misson as Post dated Cheque on a crumbling bank.

Question 160

160.Under whose leadrship was the Congress Socialist Party founded in 1934? (A) Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi (B) Acharya Narendra Bose and P.C, Joshi (C) Subhas Chandra Bose and P.C. Joshi (D) Saifuddin Kitchlwe and Rajendra Prasad

Answer 160

(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Under the leadership of Acharya Narendra Bose and J.P Narayan Congress socialist Party founded in1934 and Acharya Narendra Dev was the president of Party.

Question 161

161.Who attended the Imperial Durbar of 1877 dressed in hand-spun Khadi? (A) M.K. Gandhi (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) Bipin Chandra Pal (D) Ganesh Vasudev Joshi

Answer 161

“(D) (SSC Tax Assistant 2008) Exp: Imperial Durbar of 1877 which was first among the three Delhi Darbars, was organised during the Viceroyalty of Lord Litton. Queen Victoria was conferred with the title of ““Kesar - e- hind”” in this darbar. It was Ganesh Vasudev Joshi who attended this Darbar dressed in hand-Spun Khadi.”

Question 162

162.Who was the founder-editor of the famous newspaper ‘Kesari’ during the National Struggle? (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Lokmanya Tilak (D) Muhannad Iqbal

Answer 162

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant 2008) Exp: Kesari and Maratha were the two newspapers which were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Maratha was published in English whereas Kesari was published in Marathi language.

Question 163

163.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List - I List - II a. Sarojini Naidu 1. Muslim League b. M.A. Jinnah 2. Indian National Congress c. Tej Bahadur Sapru 3. Hindu Mahasabha d. V.D. Savarkar 4. Liberal Party Code: A B C D (A) 2 1 4 3 (B) 2 1 3 4 (C) 2 4 1 3 (D) 4 1 3 2

Answer 163

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2008) Exp: List - I List - II Sarojini Naidu - Indian National Congress M.A Jinnah - Muslim League Tej Bahadur Sapru - Liberal Party V.D Savarkar - Hindu Mahasabha.

Question 164

164.Who was the only Indian to be elected as President of the United Nations General Assembly? (A) Vijayalakshmi Pandit (B) V.K. Krishna Menon (C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Rajeswar Dayal

Answer 164

(A) (SSC Tax Assistant 2008, SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Vijayalakshmi Pandit was the first woman and only Indian till date to become president of United Nations General Assembly, She was also the member of Constituent Assembly and the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post in pre-independent India.

Question 165

165.Which of the following according to Mahatma Gandhi, is the strongest force in the world? (A) Non- violence of the brave (B) Non- violence of the weak (C) Non-violence of the coward (D) Non-violence of the down-trodden

Answer 165

“(A) (SSC Asst. Income Tax & Central Excise 29.03.2009) Exp: Mahatma Gandhi was extreme supporter of non-violence or ““Ahinsa””. Movements lead by him were based on the principles of ““Satyagrah””. According to him, non-violence of brave is the strongest force in the world”

Question 166

. 166. The British introduced the railways in India in order to- (A) Promote heavy industries in India (B) Facilitate British commerce and adminitstrative control (C) More foodstuff in case of famine (D) Enable Indians to move freely within the country

Answer 166

(B) (SSC (I. T. & Central Exc.) 29.03.2009) Exp: British Introduced the railways in India (1853) to facilitate British commerce and administrative control.

Question 167

166.According to Dadabhai Naoroji ‘Swaraj’ means- (A) Complete independence (B) Self government (C) Economic independence (D) Political independence

Answer 167

(B) (SSC (I.T. & Exc.) 2009) Exp: Dadabhai Naoroji, known as Grand old Man of India, was a prominent leader of Indian National Congress. The demand for Swaraj was first raised by Dadabhai Naoroji in Calcutta Session of India National Congress in 1906. According to him, ‘Swaraj’ means ‘ self Government’ or ‘self rule’.

Question 168

167.Which religious reformer of Western India was known as ‘Lokhitwadi’? (A) Gopal Hari Deshmukh (B) R.G. Bhandarkar (C) Mahadev Govind Ranade (D) B.G Tilak

Answer 168

(A) (SSC (I.T. & Exc.) 2009) Exp: Gopal Hari Deshmukh was an Indian activist, thinker, social and religious reformer who belonged to Maharashtra. He is also known as ‘Lokhitwadi’.

Question 169

168.Which scripture was called his ‘mother’ by Gandhiji? (A) Ramayana (B) The New Testament (C) Bhagwat Gita (D) The Holy Quran

Answer 169

“(C) (SSC CPO Sub-In.- 2009) Exp: No other book or Scripture influenced Gandhi, Shaped his character and transformed his life as profoundly and permanently as did the Bhagvad Gita, As a spiritual reference book, the Gita was not only his constant Companion, it was his ““eternal mother”” who he esteemed even more than his earthly mother.”

Question 170

169.The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942 in the month of- (A) January (B) March (C) August (D)December

Answer 170

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-In.- 2009) Exp: Quit India Movement or India August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of AllIndia Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August, 1942. It was launched during word-war II with the demand to end British rule in India.

Question 171

170.Match the following: Column -I Column-II a. Keshab Sen 1. Prarthana Samaj b. Dayanand Saraswati 2. Brahmo Samaj c. Atmaram Panduranga 3. Aligarh Movement d. Sayyed Ahmad Khan 4. Arya Samaj a b c d (A) 4 1 3 2 (B) 1 4 2 3 (C) 2 4 1 3 (D) 3 2 4 1

Answer 171

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-In.- 2009) Exp: Keshab Sen - Brahmo Samaj Dayanand Saraswati - Arya Samaj Atmaram Panduranga - Prarthna Samaj Sayyed Ahmed Khan - Aligarh Movement

Question 172

171.Who was the first English President of the Indian National Congress? (A) George Yule (B) William Wedderburn (C) A.O.Hume (D) Henry Cotton

Answer 172

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-In.- 2009,CGL 2015) Exp: George Yule was the first English President of Indian National Congress in Allahabad session (1888).

Question 173

172.Who was the founder of the ‘Servant of India Society’? (A) G.K. Gokhale (B) M.G. Ranade (C) B.G. Tilak (D) Bipin Chandra Pal

Answer 173

(A) (SSC CGL. -2009) Exp: Servant of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhle in 1905 at Pune Maharashtra.

Question 174

173.Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of- (A) Bernard Shaw (B) Karl Marx (C) Lenin (D) Leo Tolstoy

Answer 174

(D) (SSC CGL 2010, FCI 2012) Exp: Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of Leo Tolstoy notable works of Tolstoy is war and peace, The kingdom of God.

Question 175

175. India attained ‘Dominion Status’ on- (A) 15th January, 1947 (B) 15th August, 1947 (C) 15th August, 1950 (D) 15th October, 1947

Answer 175

“(A) (SSC CGL. -2010) Exp: India attained ““Dominion Status”” on 15 Aug 1947 by the Mountbattan plan, two dominian state came in existence first Pakistan (14th August 1947) and second India (15Aug 1947).”

Question 176

176.What is Gandhi’s definition of Rama Raj? (A) The rule as it was during the time of Rama (B) Sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority (C) The greatest good of all (D) The absolute power concentrated in the hands of a king

Answer 176

(B) (SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-1) Exp: Ram Raj meant to Gandhi was sovereignty of the people based on pure moral authority.

Question 177

177.Who among the following was the first to sign the ‘Instruments of Accession’? (A) The Maharaja of Baroda (B) The Dewan of Travancore (C) The Nizam of Hyderabad (D) The Raja of Jodhpur

Answer 177

“(B) (SSC SAS Exam. 26.06. 2010 (Paper-1) Exp: Instrument of Accession was a legal document first introduced by Government of India Act,1935. It was used in and after 1947 to enable each of rulers of princely states under British parliamentary to join one of the new dominions of India or Pakistan. Dewan of Travancore was the first to sign ““Instrument of Accession”””

Question 178

178.The decline of Indian Handicrafts industry in the 19th century was attributed to- (A) competition from British manufacturing industries only (B) disappearance of Indian Princely Courts only (C) establishment of alien rule only (D) All of the above

Answer 178

(D) (SSC CISF.ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-1) Exp: All of the above are responsible for the decline of Indian Handicrafts Industry in 19th century.

Question 179

179.Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Indians? (A) It did not include any Indian as a member (B) It did not have any woman member (C) It was appointed before the stipulated time (D) If refused to meet prominent Indian leaders

Answer 179

(A) (SSC CISF ASI Exam.29.08.2010 (Paper-1) Exp: The Simon Commission was established by the British government. to future administrative reforms in India. This commission was boycotted by the Indians because it did not include any Indian as a member.

Question 180

180.As per provisions of the Charter Act of 1833, a Law Commission (for consolidating, codifying and improving Indian laws) was constituted under the Chairmanship of (A) Lord Benttick (B) Raja Rammohan Roy (C) Lord Macaulay (D) Lord Dalhousie

Answer 180

(C) (SSC CISF AIS Exam. 29.08. 2010 (Paper-1) Exp: First law Commission was established during the British Raj in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833. Lord Macaulay was the chairman of this Law Commission.

Question 181

“181.Who said ““Patriotism is religion and religion is love for India””? (A) Raj Narain Bose (B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (C) Swami Vivekanand (D) Acharya Vinoba Bhave”

Answer 181

(B) (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08. 2010 (Paper-1) Exp: The statement was uttered by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. He deliberately equated the patriotism and religion so as to in still the sense of nationalism among the masses.

Question 182

182.According to Gandhiji, which of the following are the major means of Satyagraha? (a) Non- cooperation (b) Strike (c) Demonstration (d) Civil disobedince (A) a and b are correct (B) a and d are correct (C) b and d are correct (D) c and d are correct

Answer 182

(B) (SSC (South Zone) -2010) Exp: Major means of Satyagraha of Gandhiji was Non - cooperation and civil disobedience.

Question 183

183.Hardayal, an intellectual gaint, was associated with- (A) Home Rule Movement (B) Ghadar Movement (C) Swadeshi Movement (D) Non-Cooperation Movement

Answer 183

(B) (SSC CPO Sub-Insp-2010) Exp: Lala Hardayal was a revolutionary attached with Gadar Movement in San Francisco. He inspired many Indians living in US and Canada to fight against British imperialism. He turned down a career in Indian Civil services to participate in National Movement.

Question 184

184.The song ‘Jana-Mana’ composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912 under the title of- (A) Jay He (B) Rashtra Jagriti (C) Bharat Vidhata (D) Matribhoomi

Answer 184

(C) (SSC CPO Sub-Insp-2010) Exp: Jana-Gana-Mana Composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali language. Under the title of Bharat Vidhata it was first published in 1912 and sung in the (calcutta session) 1911.

Question 185

185.On imprisonment in 1908 by the British, Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak was- (A) Andaman and Nicobar (B) Rangoon (C) Singapore (D) Mandalay

Answer 185

(D) (SSC CPO Sub-Insp-2012) Exp: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was imprisoned in 1908 to Mandalay for six years. Tilak criticise the Britishers in his newspaper, under a article name ‘ Bharat ki Durdasha’ and this became the reason for his imprisonment.

Question 186

186.At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651? (A) Calcutta (B) Qasim Bazar (C) Singur (D) Burdwan

Answer 186

(B) (SSC CGL- 2011) Exp: East India Company established a factory at Qasim Bazar by the permission of Mughals in 1651.

Question 187

“187.Who gave the slogan ““Inquilab Zindabad? (A) Chandrashekhar Azad (B) Subhash Chandra Bose (C) Bhagat Singh (D) Iqbal”

Answer 187

“(C) (SSC CGL- 2011) Exp: The slogan ““Inquilab Zindabad”” was given by the Bhagat Singh. The meaning of Inquilab is - Revolution.”

Question 188

188.The Editor of ‘Young India’ and ‘Harijan’ was (A) Nehru (B) Ambedkar (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Subhash Chandra bose

Answer 188

(C) (SSC-I -2011) Exp: Young India and Harijan were the Newspapers of Gandhi ji.

Question 189

189.Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences? (A) B.R Ambedkar (B) M.M.Malavia (C) Vallabhbhai Patel (D) Gandhiji

Answer 189

(A) (SSC CGL- 2011) Exp: Three Round table Conferences were held in London in 1930, 1931, 1932. Dr. B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conferences.Gandhi attended second Round table Conference.

Question 190

190.Who among the following British persons admitted the Revolt of 1857 as a national revolt? (A) Lord Dalhousie (B) Lord Canning (C) Lord Ellenborough (D) Disraeli

Answer 190

(D) (SSC CGL- 2011) Exp: British member of Parliament (House of Commons) Benziman Disraeli admitted the revolt of 1857 as a National Revolt .V.D Savarkar describe this revolt as the India’s first struggle for Independence.

Question 191

191.The communal electorate was introduced for the first time in India in- (A) 1919 (B) 1935 (C) 1906 (D) 1909

Answer 191

(D) (SSC- CGL- 2011) Exp: The Communal electorate (for Muslim) was introduced for the first time by Morley Minto Reforms in 1909.

Question 192

192.The two states which had non- Congress Ministries in 1937 were- (A) Bengal and Punjab (B) Punjab and NWFP (C) Madras and Central Provinces (D) Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Answer 192

(A) (SSC- CGL- 2011) Exp: Bengal and Punjab were the two states where Non-Congress Ministries established after elections. In Bengal Muslim league and Krishak Praja Party made government and In Punjab government was made by the Unionist and Muslim league.

Question 193

193.Through which principle/device did Mahatma Gandhi strive to bridge economic inequalities? (A) Abolition of machinery (B) Establishment of village industries (C) Adoption of non-violence (D) Trusteeship theory

Answer 193

(D) (SSC- CPO 2011) Exp: Through Trusteeship theory Mahatma Gandhi strive and bridge economic inequalities.

Question 194

194.Which one of the following was the first English ship that came to India? (A) Elizabeth (B) Bengal (C) Red Dragon (D) Mayflower

Answer 194

(C) (SSC- CPO 2011) Exp: The Ship was named by Queen Elizabeth-I as scourge of Malice.

Question 195

195.The All India Muslim league was founded by- (A) Maulana Ahmed Ali (B) Mohammad Ali Jinnah (C) Agha Khan (D) Hakim Ajmal Khan

Answer 195

(C) (SSC CPO 2011) Exp: All India Muslim League was founded by the Agha Khan and Salim-Ullah-Khan (Nawab of Dhaka) in December 1906.

Question 196

196.In which years did Gandhiji start Satyagraha Movement? (A) 1919 (B) 1917 (C) 1934 (D) 1909

Answer 196

(B) (FCI Assistant Grede-III-2012) Exp: Gandhi ji started first Satyagraha movement in 1909 in South Africa and in India started in 1917 from Champaran.

Question 197

197.Where was the Royal Durbar Held on November 1st, 1858 to issue to Queen’s proclamation? (A) Lucknow (B) Cawnpore (C) Delhi (D) Kanpur

Answer 197

(D) (FCI Assistant Grede-III-2010) Exp: In Kanpur Royal Durbar held on 1st Nov to issue to Queen’s proclamation.

Question 198

198.Who is called as the ‘Prophet of New India’? (A) Dayanand Saraswati (B) Sri Ramkrishna (C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (D) Swami Vivekananda

Answer 198

“(B) (FCI Assistant Grede-III-2012) Exp: Sri Ram Krishna is called as the ““Prophet of New India””. Honors of Sri Rama Krishna is Paramahansa.”

Question 199

“199.Who declared ““Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it””? (A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (B) Bal Gangadhara Tilak (C) Lala Lajpat Rai (D) K.T Telang”

Answer 199

(B) (SSC CGL 1999, 2017) Exp: Bal Gangadhar Tilak also known as Lokmanya Tilak. He was against the discriminative attitude of British government. He along with Annie Besant started Home Rule Movement across the country, seeking self government in India.

Question 200

200.Federal form of Governments at centre was introduced in India under: (A) Government of India Act of 1909 (B) Indian Councils Act of 1909 (C) Government of India Act of 1935 (D) Indian Independence Act of 1947

Answer 200

(C) (SSC CGL 1999) Exp: Federal form of government was introduced under government of India act 1935 which was based on Simon commission report. This act was proved to be the second milestone in the introduction of responsible government in India. The act abolished dyarchy in provinces in April 1907 in the journal Bande Matram.

Question 201

201.The Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) fought in the Second World War against- (A) Germany (B) Japan (C) Italy (D) Great Britain

Answer 201

(D) (SSC- CML- 1999) Exp: Indian National Army in 1942 - 45 fought against Great Britain along with Japanese during second world war.

Question 202

202. Indian Universities Act, 1904 was passed during the governorship of- (A) Lord Lytton (B) Lord Curzon (C) Lord Ripon (D) Lord Hardinge-I

Answer 202

(B) (SSC CGL 2013, CPO 2017) Exp: Under the governorship of Lord Curzon Indian Universities act was passed in 1904. The provision of this act was that the governing bodies of the universities were to be reconstituted and the size of sevates was reduced.

Question 203

202.The hero of the Kakori ‘Dacoity’ case was- (A) Ramprasad Bismil (B) Bhagat Singh (C) Batukeshwar Datta (D) Barkatulla

Answer 203

(A) (SSC- CML- 1999) Exp: Kakori Dacoity was a train robbery conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil near Lucknow. It was organised under the banner of Hindustan Republican Association.

Question 204

203.Who was the first propounder of the doctrine of Passive Resistance?Tilak (B) Aurobindo Ghosh (C) Lajpat Rai (D) G.K. Gokhale

Answer 204

(B) (SSC- CML- 2000) Exp: Doctrine of Passive Resistance propounded by Aurobindo Ghosh, it was based on a series of articles published by Aurobindo Ghosh

Question 205

204.What was meant by the secretary of State of India during the British? (A) An official who worked as the Secretary to the Viceroy of India (B) A Secretary level official appointed in each Presidency of India (C) A British minister given full control over the Government of India (D) A senior officer appointed the Viceroy to look into his internal administration in India

Answer 205

(C) (SSC- CML- 2000) Exp: Secretary of State is also deemed as Political Head of India. The post was created in Charter Act of 1858. The first Secretary of state was Lord Stanley.

Question 206

205.’Lucknow pact’ was a deal between- (A) Indians and the British about legislative seats (B) Hindus and Muslims regarding seat sharing in legislatures (C) Depressed castes and Brahmins about job reservations (D) Hindus and Sikhs about job reservations

Answer 206

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: ‘Lucknow Pact’ was deal between Hindus and Muslims regarding seat sharing, it was joint session of the congress held at Lucknow in 1916.

Question 207

206.The joint session of the Congress and Muslim League was held in 1916 at- (A) Delhi (B) Kanpur (C) Lucknow (D) Madras

Answer 207

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: At Lucknow session held in 1916 the Congress and Muslism League came together with the help of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant.

Question 208

207.Who, among the following, founded the ‘All India Depressed Classes Federation’ in 1920? (A) M.K. Gandhi (B) Jyotiba Phule (C) G.K. Gokhale (D) B.R. Ambedkar

Answer 208

(D) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: It was founded to protect and promote the interest of Depressed classes or Untouchable. In later phase, he urge his followers to leave Hindu altogether

Question 209

208.In which of the following places was the Ryotwari settlement introduced? (A) Uttar Pradesh and Punjab (B) North-West Provinces and Punjab (C) Madras and Bombay (D) Bengal and Bihar

Answer 209

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Ryotwari settlement introduced by Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro, the settlement introduced in Madras and Bombay.

Question 210

209.Which among the following place, was not an important centre of the Revolt of 1857? (A) Agra (B) Kanpur (C) Jhansi (D) Lucknow

Answer 210

(A) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Agra was not in the centre of the revolt of 1857. Other important cities of this revolt, Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Gwalior.

Question 211

210.Who among the following was famous for framing the education minute? (A) Lord Elgin (B) Lord Macaulay (C) Sadler (D) None of these

Answer 211

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Lord Macaulay was famous for framing education minute, he brought the English language as medium of subject.

Question 212

211.Who, among the following, has been known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi’? (A) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (B) Khan Saheb (C) Chaudhary Shaukatullah (D) Liaquat Ali Khan

Answer 212

(A) (SSC Combined Matric Level 21.05.2000) Exp: Khan abdul Gaffar khan known as the Frontier Gandhi. Red Shirt Movement was started by Khan Abdul Ghaffar khan.

Question 213

212.The Ryotwari System of Land Tenure to a situation where – (A) The Ryot is the owner of the land held by him/ her and directly pays the revenue assessed on the land to the State (B) The Ryot is an occupancy tenant of his/her land and pays the land revenue to the Zamindar (C) The person cultivates the land leased from a landlord and inreturn pays rent to the landlord (D) the land is collectively owned and cultivated on a cooperative basis

Answer 213

(A) (SSC CML-2000)

Question 214

213.Swami Dyanand Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in 1875 at- (A) Bombay (B) Lahore (C) Nagpur (D)Ahmadnagar

Answer 214

(A) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: First Arya Samaj was established with an aim to bring reform in Hindu traditions. He openly denounced idolatory and relentlessly worked for reviving Vedic ideologies.

Question 215

214.Who, among the following, was the pioneer of social reform movements in 19th century India? (A) Aurobindo Ghosh (B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (C) Devendra Nath Tegore (D) Keshav Chandra Sen

Answer 215

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, he established the Brahma Samaj in 1828, he was the pioneer of social reform movements in 19th century.

Question 216

215.When was the Gandhi Irwin Pact made? (A) 1935 (B) 1931 (C) 1929 (D) 1932

Answer 216

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Gandhi - Irwin pact made in 1931, as per this pact Gandhi accepted to attend the second round table conference at London and suspended the civil disobedience.

Question 217

216.’Neel Darpan’ a play depicting the revolt against the Indigo planters was written by- (A) Dinbandhu Mitra (B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (C) Rabindranath Tagore (D) Naveen Chandra Sen

Answer 217

(A) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: It was a play written in Bengali language through his play, he explained the sentiments of indigo cultivators, who has been forced to grow indigo and rampantly exploited by money lenders and British mercantile community.

Question 218

217.Champaran Satyagraha was related to- (A) Indigo (B) Mill-owners (C) Plague (D) Fresh assessment of land

Answer 218

“(A) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Champaran Satyagraha was related to Indigo held in 1917. It was Gandhi ji’s first Satyagraha movement againet ““Teen Kathiya System”””

Question 219

218.The first newspaper which was published in India was- (A) The Calculatta Gazette (B) The Calculatta Gazette (C) The Oriental Maganize of Calculatta (D) The Bengal Gazette

Answer 219

(D) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: The Bengal Gazette, was the first newspaper in India started in 1780, it was founded by James Augustus Hicky.

Question 220

219.The Portugues build their first fort on India soil in the territory of the Raja of- (A) Calicul (B) Cochin (C) Daman (D) Bijapur

Answer 220

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: The Raja of Cochin even permitted them to build factory and allowed Portuguese to stay in Cochin.

Question 221

220.Who among the following analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims? (A) Sayyed Ahmad Brelvi (B) Shah Waliullah (C) Sayyed Ahmad Khan (D) Sayyed Amir Ali

Answer 221

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan analysed the causes of uprising of 1857 advocating a reconciliation between the British and Muslims.

Question 222

221.Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held? (A) Lucknow (B) Calcutta (C) Bombay (D) Madras

Answer 222

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp :The first session of Indian National Congress held at Bombay on 28 Dec 1885 under the Presidentship of W.C Banarjee.

Question 223

222.Who led the armed raid on the government armoury at Chittagong in 1930? (A) Chandra Shekhar Azad (B) Bhagat Singh (C) Surya Sen (D) Sukhdev

Answer 223

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Chittagong armoury raid held on 18 April, 1930 to raid the armoury of police and auxiliary forces form the Chittagong armoury in Bengal which was led by Surya Sen.

Question 224

223.The Indian tricolour was unfurled for the first time by Jawaharlal Nehru- (A) At the ramparts of the red ford in 1947 (B) On the bank of Ravi at Lahore in 1929 (C) When India became a democratic republic in 1950 (D) When The Government of India Act was passed in 1935.

Answer 224

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: The Indian Tricolour was unfurled for the first time by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi at Lahore in 1929, in this session. The demand of Purna Swaraj raised.

Question 225

224.In which region did Birsa Munda operate against the British? (A) Punjab (B) Chhota Nagpur (C) Tarai (D) Manipur

Answer 225

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Birsa Munda was a great tribal leader belonging to the Munda Adivasi, the movement operate against British in Chhota Nagpur (Jharkhand) region.

Question 226

225.Which of the following authorised the British Government to impris on any person without trial and conviction in a court of law (A) Rowlatt Act of 1919 (B) Government of India Act of 1935 (C) Indian Council Act of 1909 (D) Government Of India Act of 1919

Answer 226

(A) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: As per the Rowlatt act the government had the power to arrest any person without showing any reason, the acts were threat to the civil liberties. Later, this act became the reason for the occurrence of Jallianwal Bagh Tragedy.

Question 227

226.Which of the following movement was NOT led by Mahatma Gandhi? (A) Champarah Satyagraha (B) Wahabi Movement (C) Non-Coorperation Movement (D) Civil Disobedience Movenment

Answer 227

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Wahabi Movement was an Islamic movement centred around Patna, it tried to purify Islam by eliminating all the Unislamic practices.

Question 228

“227.Who said ““Give me Blood, I will give you Freedom””? (A) Subhash Chandra Bose (B) Lala Lajpat Rai (C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”

Answer 228

“(A) (SSC CGL 2000,CHSL 2012) Exp: Subhash Chandra Bose was an Indian Nationalist. He was a member national Planning commission under the leadership of Nehru. He said the famous slogan ““Give me blood, I will give you freedom’’ during the commandership of INA.”

Question 229

228.The Arya Samaj is against- (A) Existence of God (B) Rituals and idol-worship (C) Hinduism (D) Islam

Answer 229

(B) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, in 1875 they opposed the rituals and idol - worship.

Question 230

229.What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succmbed to police brutality? (A) Rowlatta Act (B) Minto-Morley Reforms (C) Simon Commission (D) Pitts India Act

Answer 230

(C) (SSC CML-2000) Exp: Simon commission was appointed to report the working of the existing government, it was a six Members commission under the chairmanship of John Simon and it did not consist a single Indian member. Hence, Congress decided to boycott the commission. Lala ji who led the movement in Lahore was Severely injured by lathi Charge.

Question 231

230.On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town. In which State/ Union Territory is that town now? (A) Tripura (B) Manipur (C) Manipur (D) Mizoram

Answer 231

(C) (SSC MTS-2011) Exp: Moirang is a city and Municipal council in the state of Manipur where, Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA flag. During II world war Moirang was the head quarters of Azad Hind Fauz, colonal Shaukat Malik of INA hoisted the Tricolour for the first on Indian soil on 14 April, 1944 in Moirang with the help of Manipuris.

Question 232

232. Name the ‘Political Guru’ of Mahatma Gandhi- (A) Gopalkrishna Gokhle (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) Aurobindo Ghosh (D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Answer 232

“(A) (SSC MTS-2011) Exp: Gopal Krishna Gokhle was the ‘ Political Guru’ of Mahatma Gandhi “” Gandhi wrote a book-Gokhle: My Political Guru.”””

Question 233

“233.Who said that ““India ‘s Soul live in villages””? (A) Vinoba Bhave (B) Jayaprakash Narayan (C) Jawahar Lal Nehru (D)Mahatma Gandhi”

Answer 233

“(D) (SSC MTS-2011) Exp: Mahatma Gandhi said that “” India’s Soul live in villages.”””

Question 234

234.Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British- (A) Jitin Das (B) Chandrashekhar Azad (C) Rajguru (D) Kalpana- Dutt

Answer 234

(C) (SSC MTS-2011) Exp: In Lahore Conspiracy case (1929) Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Raj Guru were executed by the British Government at 23 March 1931.

Question 235

235.Mahatma Gandh i launched the Civ i l Disobedience Movement in 1930 from: (A) Sabarmati Ashram (B) Ahmedabad (C) Porbandar (D) Dandi

Answer 235

(A) (SSC Steno(Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’) 2011, FCI 2012) Exp: Mahatma Gandhi launched civil disobedience movement on 12th March, 1930 (with break of salt law). Congress spread movement all over India. In North west frontier this movement supported by Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan (Frontier Gandhi). This movement suspended by Gandhi Irwin Pact (1931).

Question 236

236.The Third battle of Panipat was fought in the year: (A) 1526 A.D. (B) 1556 A.D. (C) 1761 A.D. (D) 1776 A.D.

Answer 236

(C) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: The Third battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1761 between Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas. Marathas were defeated by Abdali.

Question 237

237.Whom did Bal Gangadhar Tilak refer to as his Political Guru? (A) Swami Vivekananda (B) Ram Mohan Roy (C) Sisir Kumar (D) Dadabhai Naoroji

Answer 237

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Extremist Leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak refer Swami Vivekanand as his political guru. Tilak is known as the father of Unrest India and the founder of Home rule movement(1916) in India.

Question 238

238.Who among the following was the founder of the Dravida Kazhagam? (A) Periyar E.V Ramaswamy Naicker (B) Acharya Vinoba Bhave (C) C. Rajagopalachari (D) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer 238

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: The founder of Dravidian Kazhagam was Periyar E.V Ramaswamy Naicker also called Than Thai Periyar. It was one of the first Dravidian parties in India. The ideology of this party is socialism and anti Brahmanism.

Question 239

239.Aurobindo was arrested in conection with: (A)Alipore Bomb case (B) Kolhapur Bomb Case (C) Lahore Conspiracy Case (D) Kakori

Answer 239

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: In 1908 revolutionary threw the bombs on a vehicle of magistrate D.H king ford but he was not in the vehicle and could not be killed. This task was entrusted to Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki. Prafulla Chaki committed suicide and Bose was arrested. Police traced the Bomb factory in Alipur so this Conspiracy is known as Alipur Bomb case. Aurobindo was arrested in this case due to lake of evidence he was set free.

Question 240

240.240. The National Anthem was first sung in year 1911 at the Annual session of the India National Congress held at: (A) Pune (B) Mumbai (C) Kolkata (D) Lucknow

Answer 240

(C) (SSC MTS- 2014 Exp: National Anthem was first sung in year 1911 in Calcutta session of INC. The Chairman was Pt. Bishan Narayana Dhar.

Question 241

241.Which Party was established by Subhash Chandra Bose after he came out of Indian National Congress? (A) Indian National Army (B) Republican party (C) Forward Bloc (D) Socialist Party

Answer 241

(C) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: Subhash Chandra Bose suspended from Congress after Tripuri crises (1939) and he founded a new political party named forward block. S.C Bose resigned from the presidency of INC after being out maneuvered by M.K Gandhi in Tripuri session of INC this incident is known as Tripuri crisis.

Question 242

242.The Rama Krishna Mission was established by: (A) Vivekananda (B) Rama Krishna (C) M.G. Ranade (D) Keshab Chandra Sen

Answer 242

“(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011, CGL 2013) Exp: The Rama Krishna Misson was established by the Swami Vivekananda on 1May 1897 at Belur Math near Kolkata(West Bengal). The Motto of Rama Krishna Mission is ““For one’s own Solution, and for the Welfare of the World.”””

Question 243

243.In 1937, the Congress formed Ministries in- (A) 7 states (B) 9 states (C) 5 states (D) 4 states

Answer 243

(C) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: In 1937, Congress had clear majority in five provinces i.e United provinces (U.P), Bihar, Madras, Central provinces (C.P), Orissa and formed its own government in 5 provinces.

Question 244

244.Which was the main cause for starting of the Quit India Movement in 1942? (A) Severe unrest among the people (B) Report of Simon Commission (C) Failure of the Cripps Mission (D) British involved in the world was II

Answer 244

“(C) (SSC (10+2) 2011 Exp: Cripps mission was failed to fulfil the desires of Indian political leaders of different political parties to make Constitution assembly. So, INC committee and Gandhi ji decide to launched a movement at 8 Aug 1942 named Quit India Movement from Gwalia Tank Maidan(Mumbai). Gandhi ji gave the slogan ““Do or Die”””

Question 245

245.Which movement got the support from both Hindus and Muslims? (A) Non Cooperation Movement (B) Quit India Movement (C) Champaran Stayagraha (D) Anti-Partition Movement

Answer 245

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012 Exp: Non Cooperation Movement got the support from both Hindus and Muslims. Muslims were opposing British government because of division of Turkey by the allied powers during first world war.

Question 246

246.Where did the so-called ‘Black Hole Tragedy’ take place? (A) Dacca (B) Monghyr (C) Calcutta (D)Murshidabad

Answer 246

(C) (SSC (10+2) 2012) Exp: Black Hole Tragedy had taken place in Calcutta in 1756. Nawab of Bengal (Siraj -ud - Daula) prisoned Britishers into a smallroom i.e Most of the Britishers died due to lack of space and insufficient oxygen it is known as Black hole Tragedy.

Question 247

247.India was granted freedom during the British prime Minister- (A) Clement Attlee (B) Winston Churchill (C) Ramsay Mac Donald (D) William Pitt

Answer 247

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012,CPO 2017) Exp: Indian Independence Act 1947 passed on 1August 1947 by the British Parliament in reign of Prime minister Clement Attlee (Labour Party). On 14 August 1947 India divided into two dominion states Pakistan(14 August) and India (15 August).

Question 248

248.Who are the three, among the following who fought against British in 1857 Revolt? a. Kunwar Singh b. Tantia Tope c. Nana Saheb d. Maulavi Ahmaduallah (A) All of the above (B) a, c and, d (C) a, b and c (D) b, c and, d

Answer 248

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012 Exp: All of these four leaders fought against British in 1857 Revolt - Kunwar Singh - Bihar. Tantia Tope - Gwalior Nana Saheb - Kanpur Maulavi Ahmaduallah - Faizabad

Question 249

249.The Khilafat Movement was launched to protest against the humiliation of- (A) The Turkish Caliph (B) Aga Khan (C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (D) Abdul Kalam Azad

Answer 249

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012 Exp: The Khilafat Movement was launched to protest against the humiliation of the Turkish Caliph by allied powers after the end of first world war.

Question 250

250.The first Satyagraha of Gandhiji for the cause of indigo farmers was observed at- (A) Champaran (B) Chauri-Chaura (C) Bardoli (D) Sabarmati

Answer 250

(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012,CGL 2017) Exp: The first Satyagraha of Gandhiji in India was observed at Champaran in 1917. In Champran Tin - Kathiya system was implemented by the Britishers i.e Compulsory farming of Indigo in 3 20 of the total land.

Question 251

251.The Portuguese Governor who abolished Sati in Goa was- (A) Albuquerque (B) Cabral (C) Almeida (D) De Braganza

Answer 251

(A)Exp: Portuguese Governor Alfanso-De-Albuqurque abolished Sati in Goa. He conquest Goa in 1510.

Question 252

252.The battle of Plassey was fought between- (A) East India Company and Ahmad Shah (B) East India Company and Tipu Sultan (C) East India Company and Sirajuddaulla (D) East India Company and Anwaruddin

Answer 252

(C) (SSC Graduate Leve-l2012) Exp: The battle of Plassey was fought between East India Company and Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud -Daulla) at 23rd june 1757. Nawab of Bengal was defeated by the Robert Clive (Commander cum Governor of EIC).

Question 253

253.The Non-Cooperation Movement started in- (A) 1870 (B) 1920 (C) 1921 (D) 1942

Answer 253

(B) (SSC Graduate Leve-l2012) Exp: The Non - Cooperation Movement was started on 1st August, 1920 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. This movement was suspended by Mahatma Gandhi after Chauri - Chaura Conspiracy in Feb, 5, 1922.

Question 254

254.Who was the Nawab when Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1854? (A) Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (B) Wajid Ali Shah (C) Sirajud - daulla (D) Alivardi Khan

Answer 254

(B) (SSC Graduate Leve-l2012) Exp: Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1854 on the behalf of bad administration in reign of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.

Question 255

255.Who among the following Viceroys became a victim of one of the convicts during his visit to the Andamans? (A) Curzon (B) Mayo (C) Ripon (D) Lytton

Answer 255

(B) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III-2012,CPO 2016) Exp: Lord Mayo was stabbed when he was in Andam He was first and last Viceory murdered in India.

Question 256

256.Who termed Cripps’ proposals as ‘a post dated cheque in a crashing bank? (A) Ambedkar (B) Annie Besant (C) Patel (D) Gandhiji

Answer 256

“(D) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III-2012) Exp: Gandhi ji termed Cripp’s proposals as “” a post dated Cheque in a crashing Bank “”.”

Question 257

257.The State Jhansi was made a part of the British Empire in India through- (A) Doctrine of Lapse (B) Policy of Subsidiary Alliance (C) War against Rani Lakshmi Bai (D) None of the above

Answer 257

“(A) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III-2012) Exp: Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse i.e any princely state under the direct influence of East India Company, as a vassal state under the British Subsidiary system, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either ““manifestly in competent or died without a male heir. The series of state annexed - Satara, Jaipur, Sambhal pur, Jhansi(1854).”

Question 258

“258.Who said about Mahatma Gandhi that he is a ““half naked Fakir””? (A) Winston Churchill (B) Lord Mountbatten (C) Lord Wavell (D) Lord Linlithgow”

Answer 258

“(A) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: During the second Round table conference Winston Churchill said to Gandhi ji - a half naked fakir and seditious Fakir. A Britisher Frank Morris also titled Gandhiji ““A half naked fakir””.”

Question 259

259.Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi? (A) Quit India Movement (B) Swadeshi Movement (C) Non-Cooperation Movement (D) Civil Disobedience Movement

Answer 259

(B) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: Swadeshi Movement (1905) was not led by Mahatma Gandhi. This movement was related to Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.

Question 260

“260.Who among the following is known as the ““Father of the Indian Renaissance””? (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (B) Rabindra Nath Tagore (C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati (D) Swami Vivekanand”

Answer 260

(A) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: Raja Ram Mohan Roy was known as the ‘Father of the Indian Renaissance.

Question 261

261.Who wrote the song ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindoostan Hamara’? (A) Ashafaqullah Khan (B) Sahir Ludhianvi (C) Mohammad Iqbal (D) Ramprasad Bismil

Answer 261

“(C) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: Poet and Politician Mohammad Iqbal wrote the song ““Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindoostan Hamara”” Iqbal also known as the founder of Two Nation Theory”

Question 262

262.Which among the following is correctly matched? (A) Non-Cooperation Movement – Surendra Nath Banerjee (B) Swadeshi Movement – Rabindra Nath Tagore (C) Indian National Army – Subhash Chandra Bose (D) Swaraj Party – Mahatma Gandhi

Answer 262

(C) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: The correct match is - Non cooperation Movement - Gandhi ji Swadeshi Movement - Surendra Nath Banerjee Swaraj Party - C. R Das and Moti Lal Nehru

Question 263

263.In which year did the Indian National Congress split between moderates and extremists? (A) 1907 (B) 1908 (C) 1909 (D) 1910

Answer 263

(A) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: In Surat Session of INC Congress clearly divided into Garm Dal and Naram Dal. The Chairman was Ras Bihari Ghosh. It is also known as Surat-Split.

Question 264

264.Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on(A) March 10, 1930 (B) March 20, 1931 (C) March 12, 1930 (D) March 5, 1931

Answer 264

(D) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: During Civil disobedience Movement Viceroy Lord Irwin proposed Gandhiji to suspend movement and take part in second round table conference (1931). This deal was signed on 5 March 1931 in Delhi at Viceroy House. It is also known as Gandhi Irwin Pact.

Question 265

265.Match the following: List-I (Sobriquets) A. Frontier Gandhi B. Grand Old Man of India C. Mahamana D.Strong Man of India List-II (Names) 1. Madan Mohan Malaviya 2. Vallabhai Patel 3. Dadabhai Naoroji 4. Balgangadhar Tilak 5. Abdul Gaffar Khan A B C D (A) 4 2 3 5 (B) 5 3 1 2 (C) 4 2 5 1 (D) 5 3 2 4

Answer 265

(B) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: Correct Match is: Frontier Gandhi - Abdul Gaffar Khan Grand old Man of India - Dada bhai Naroji Mahamana - Madan Mohan Malaviya Strong Man of India - Vallabh bhai Patel

Question 266

266.During Quit India Movement,’Parallel Government’ was constituted at: (A) Varanasi (B) Allahabad (C) Lucknow (D) Ballia

Answer 266

(D) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: During Quit India Movement (1942) parallel Government established in apart of India i.e In Balia (By Chittu Pandey), Tamluk (Bengal), Satara (Maharastra). The parallel government of Satara run for long time comparatively to others.

Question 267

267.The Poona Pact(1932) was an agreement between: (A) Nehru and Ambedkar (B)Gandhi and Ambedkar (C) Malaviya and Ambedkar (D) Gandhi and Nehru

Answer 267

(B) (SSC MTS-2013) Exp: British Prime minister Ramsay Mac -Donald declared Communal award and gave the separate electoral to ‘Dalits’.That’s why Gandhi opposed this and took the fast till death. INC leaders tried to patchup So, Dalit leader B.R Ambedkar met Gandhi ji and signed a pact on 26 September 1932 at Poona. It is known as Poona pact. After the pact Ambedkar left the demand of Separate electorate.

Question 268

268.Which Satyagraha was held at Nagpur in 1923? (A) Salt Satyagraha (B) Individual Satyagraha (C) Ryots Satyagraha (D) Flag Satyagraha

Answer 268

(D) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Flag Satyagraha (Nagpur) was held at 1923. It was the peaceful civil disobedience that focused on exercising the right and freedom to hoist the nationalist flag.

Question 269

269.Who was the Viceroy when Delhi became the capital of British India? (A) Load Curzon (B) Lord Minto (C) Lord Hardinge (D) Lord Wavli

Answer 269

(C) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Imperial Darbar also known as Delhi Darbar was held at 1911 in reign of viceroy of Lord Harding-II. George V and Queen Mary came India and declared to cancelled the Partition of Bengal and transfer the capital from Calcutta to Delhi.

Question 270

270.Who established the Indian Civil Liberties Union in 1936? (A) Subhash Chandra Bose (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) Jawahar Lal Nehru (D) Rajendra Prasad

Answer 270

(C) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Jawahar Lal Nehru established the Indian Civil Liberties union in 1936.This is the origin of Human right movements in India.

Question 271

271.Which of the following was established first? (A) Banaras Hindu University (B) University of Bombay (C) Aligarh Muslim University (D) University of Allahabad

Answer 271

(B) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: The University of Bombay was the oldest university given in option. But the University of Madras (1857) is the oldest.

Question 272

“272.Who gave the title of ““Mahamana”” to Madan Mohan Malviya? (A) Dada Bhai Naurozi (B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (C) Rabindra Nath Tagore (D)Bal Gangadhar Tilak”

Answer 272

“(C) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Madan Mohan Malviya was the most prominent leader of INC. He was most remembered as the founder of Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U) at Varansi in 1916. Rabindra Nath Tagore titled him ““Mahamana”” and he awarded by Bharat Ratna in 2015(Posthumous).”

Question 273

273.Who was the Viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement? (A) Lord Mountbatten (B) Lord Wavell (C) Lord Linlithgow (D) Lord Irwin

Answer 273

(B) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Quit India Movement started on 8 Aug, 1942 from Gwalia tank maidan (Mumbai) in the reign of Viceroy Lord Wavell.

Question 274

274.Who was the other Congress leader who joined with Motilal Nehru to start the Swaraj Party in 1923? (A) B.G. Tilak (B) Chittaranjan Das (C) M.K. Gandhi (D) G.k. Gokhale

Answer 274

(B) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: After the Chori - Chora incident Gandhi ji withdraw the non- cooperation movement in Bardoli meeting (13 Feb, 1922) and shocked to the most leaders of INC and they decided to make a separate forum under Congress. Motilal Nehru and C.R Das (Desh Bandhu) form the Swaraj Party in 1923 at Allahabad.

Question 275

275. Constituent Assembly of India was formulated on the recommendation of (A) Wavel Plan (B) Cripps Mission (C) August Offer (D) Cabinet Mission

Answer 275

(D) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Constitution assembly of India was formulated on the recommendation of Cabinet mission 1946. The members of Cabinet Misson were Patthick Lawrence, Stafford Cripps and A.B Alexander.

Question 276

“275.Who said ““Truth is the ultimate reality and it is God””? (A) Swamy Vivekananda (B) Rabindra Nath Tagore (C) M.K. Gandhi (D) Radhakrishnan”

Answer 276

(C) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: This statement was given by the M.K Gandhi. Because he believes in the non violence and truth.

Question 277

“276.Which of the following tribes is associated with the ““Tana Bhagat”” movement? (A) Uraon (B) Munda (C) Santhal (D) Konadora”

Answer 277

(A) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Tana Bhagat movement was associated with Oraon it is tribal community in India(J.K). He opposed British government (1914) for unfair the taxes imposed on them. They were the followers of Mahatma Gandhi and believes in Ahinsa(Non-Violence).

Question 278

277.Who founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha? (A) B.C.Pal (B) G.Subramania lyer (C) Sardar Baghat Singh (D) Rukmani Lakshmipth

Answer 278

(C) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: The Naujawan Bharat Sabha was founded by Sardar Bhagat Singh. Other Important organizations Abhinav Bharat Society - V.D Sawarkar Mitramela - V.D. Sawarkar Anusheelan committee - JatendraNath Banerjee

Question 279

278.Who is commonly known as the Iron Man? (A) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (B) Vittal Bhai Patel (C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (D) Bipin Chandra Pal

Answer 279

(A) (SSC GD-2013) Exp: Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel Commonly known as the Iron man (for his patience), and also known as Bismark (for political expertness), Sardar (title gave him by Gandhi ji during Bardoli Movement).

Question 280

279.In 1937, an educational conference endorsing Gandhi’s proposals for ‘basic education’ through the vernacular medium was held at (A) Surat (B) Bombay (C) Ahmedabad (D) Wardha

Answer 280

(D) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: The educational conference endorsing Gandhi’s proposals for ‘basic education’ through the Vernacular medium was held in October 1937 at Wardha.

Question 281

280.The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa- (A) Raghunath Rao (B) Narayan Rao (C) Madhav Rao II (D) Baji Rao II

Answer 281

“(D) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Peshwa was the chief of ““ASHTA PRADHAN”” (Council of 8 ministers in Maratha Administration). They played important role in flourishing Maratha Empire. Bala ji Vishwanath, Bala ji Bajirao, Bajirao - I etc. was the important Peshwas. The last Peshwa was Baji Rao -II. During his reign the peshwa ship was abolished by the British Government (Lord Harding - I, third Anglo Maratha battle).”

Question 282

281.By which Charter Act, the East Ind ia Company’s monopoly of trade with China come to an end? (A) Charter Act of 1793 (B) Charter Act of 1813 (C) Charter Act of 1833 (D)Charter Act of 1853

Answer 282

(B) (SSC CGL 2013,2014) Exp: By the Charter Act of 1813 the trade monopoly of East India company comes to an end. But the monopoly on the tea trade with china was unchanged.

Question 283

282.The Idea of federation was first proposed in- (A) Indian Councils Act of 1892 (B) Morley-Minto Reforms (C) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (D) Nehru Report of 1928

Answer 283

(D) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: The Idea of federation was first proposed in Nehru report (By Moti Lal Nehru) and rejected by Muslim league and others on different matters.

Question 284

283.Pitts India Act of 1784 was a/an- (A) White Paper (B) Regulating Act (C) Ordinance (D) Resolution

Answer 284

(B) (SSC Graduate Level-2013) Exp: Pitts India Act of 1784 was a Regulating Act by this act dual archy has established by the formation of Board of Control.

Question 285

284.Match the following: (1) Hunter’s Commission (i) 1948 (2) Wardha Scheme (ii) 1904 (3) University’s Act (iii) 1937 (4) Radhakrishnan Commission (iv)1882 (A) 3 2 4 1 (B) 4 2 3 1 (C) 3 4 1 2 (D) 4 3 2 1

Answer 285

(D) (SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI 2013) Exp: The Correct Match is Hunter’s Commission - 1882 Wardha Scheme - 1937 University’ s act - 1904 Radha Krishnan commission - 1948

Question 286

285.Which one of the following wars decided the fate of the French in India?(A) Battle of Wandiwash (B) First Carnatic War (C) Battle of Buxar (D)Battle of Plassey

Answer 286

(A) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Battle of Wandiwash was fought in 1760. It was the end of future for the French in Bengal and also in India.

Question 287

“286.For the annexation of which Indian Kingdom, the ““Doctrine of Lapse”” was not followed? (A) Satara (B) Nagpur (C) Jhansi (D) Punjab”

Answer 287

(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Doctrine of Lapse was not applied on Punjab. Punjab was annexed by Lord Dalhousie after second Anglo - Sikkh war (1849). And Last Sikh Emperor was sent to London and he died in Paris.

Question 288

287.Which was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India? (A) Masulipatnam (B) Pulicat (C) Surat (D) Ahmedabad

Answer 288

(B) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: The Dutch East Indian Company was established in 1602 with the monopoly of spice trade for 21 year. Its earliest settlement in India was at Pulicat.

Question 289

288.During British rule, who in strumental for the introduction of the Ryotwari system in the then Madras Presidency? (A) Macaulay (B) Elphinstone (C) Thomas Munro (D) John Lawrence

Answer 289

(C) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Thomas Munro and Captain Reid known as the father of the Ryotwari Settlement in India. It was firstly introduced in district ‘BARAMAHAL’ of Tamilnadu. By this settlement the Ryott-Cultivator was recognised as a owner of field and he had to pay revenue to British Government directly.

Question 290

289.Which one of the following novels was a source of inspiration for the freedom fighters in India? (A) Pariksha Guru (B) Anandmath (C) Rangbhoomi (D) Padmarag

Answer 290

“(B) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: ‘ANANDMATH’ was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It is about the Sanyasi Rebellion in 18th century. The famous slogan ““Vande Matram”” was taken from this epic and it was the motivation for the national leaders.”

Question 291

290.Name three important forms of Satyagraha. (A) Non-cooperation,civil disobedience and boycott (B) Boycott, civil disobedience and rebellion (C) Non-cooperation, revolution and referendum (D) Revolution, plebiscite and boycott

Answer 291

(A) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Gandhiji’s overall method of non-violence is called ‘Satyagrah’.Three forms of Satyagraha are: NonCooperation,Civil disobedience,boycott

Question 292

291.When the East India Company was formed, the Mughal emperor in India was (A) Jahangir (B) Humayun (C) Aurangzeb (D) Akbar

Answer 292

(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: The East India company was established in 1600 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605)

Question 293

292.Which one of the following events did not take place during the Viceroyalty of Lord Curzon? (A) Establishment of the department of Archaeology (B) Second Delhi Durbar (C) Formation of Indian National Congress (D) Partition of Bengal

Answer 293

(C) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: The Indian National congress was formed in 1885 during the Viceroyalty of Lord Dufferin. The first Chairman of INC was W.C. Banerjee.

Question 294

“293.Who among the following organised the ““All India Depressed Classes Association.”” in colonial India? (A) M. K. Gandhi (B) Jyotiba Phule (C) Pandita Ramabai (D) B. R. Ambedkar”

Answer 294

“(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: ““All India Depressed class Association”” was organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Nagpur on August 8, 1930”

Question 295

294.The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship of: (A) Lord dalhousie (B) Lord Lytton (C) Lord william Bentinck (D) Lord Canning

Answer 295

(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: The Sepoy Mutiny (Revolt of 1857) occured during the tenure of Governor General Lord canning (1856-58). According to V. D Savarkar it was first Indian struggle for Independence

Question 296

295.India became independent dur ing the viceroyalty of- (A) William Bentinck (B) Wellesley (C) Wavell (D) Mountbatten

Answer 296

(D) (SSC Graduate Leavel 2013) Exp: India became independent in 1947 during the Viceroyalty of Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten was the first governor general of Independent India. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. He presided the independence of both India and Pakistan.

Question 297

296.Who was the founder of ‘Gadhar party’ (A) Sachindranath Sanyal (B) Chandarshekhar Azad (C) Lala Har Dayal (D) Batukeshwar Dutt

Answer 297

(C) (SSC Graduate Leavel 2013) Exp: Gadhar party was founded in 1913 by NRI revolutionary in USA (San Francisco). Main leaders of the Gadhar Party were Lala Hardayal Ramchandra, Bhagwan singh, Kartar Singh Saraba, Barkatullah, Bhai Parmanand. It was dissolved in 1919.

Question 298

297.Socialism is essentially a movement of (A) Intellectuals (B) The poor people (C) The middle classes (D) The workers

Answer 298

(C)Exp: Socialism is a political theory, which advocates state/common ownership of resources. Main objective of Government is welfare of society and not profit.

Question 299

298.There are no politics deviod of religion’ is stated by (A) Nehru (B) Gandhi (C) Vinoba Bhave (D) Jaya Prakash Narayan

Answer 299

“(B) (SSC CGL- 2014) Exp: Gandhiji said ““there is no politics devoid of religion”” and ““Politics bereft of religion is death trap”””

Question 300

299.British Crown assumed sovereignty over Indian from the East Indian Compnay in the year- (A) 1857 (B) 1858 (C) 1859 (D) 1860

Answer 300

(B) (SSC CGL 2014,CPO 2017) Exp: The government of India Act (1858) also known as the act for Good Government of India transferred the power to the British crown from East India company.

Question 301

300.Who was the French Governor of Pondicherry. Who tried to make the French Company as a powerful company? (A) Thomas Arthur, Comte de Lally (B) Godeheu (C) La Bourdonnais (D)Joseph Francois Dupleix

Answer 301

(D) (SSC CGL- 2014) Exp: Joseph Francois Dupleix was the French Governor General (1742-57) of Pondicherry. He was the rival of Robert Clive.

Question 302

301.The first Mysore War Fought between the British and Hyder Ali in 1767 - 69 A.D., came to an end by the- (A) Treaty of Pondicherry (B) Treaty of Madras (C) Treaty of Mysore (D) Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

Answer 302

(B) (SSC CGL- 2014) Exp: Four war were fought between the British and Mysore. By the fourth Anglo Mysore war, Mysore was incorporated into British Empire by Lord Wellsley.

Question 303

302.The British Government intervened in the affairs of the Company and passed an Act in 1773 A.D., known as the- (A) Regulating Act (B) Pitt’s India Act (C) Charter Act (D) Company Act

Answer 303

(A) (SSC CGL- 2014) Exp: Under the Regulating Act, 1773, the administration of the East India company came under the Parliamentary control.

Question 304

303.Cripps Mission came to India____ . (A) 1946 (B) 1945 (C) 1942 (D) 1940

Answer 304

(C) (SSC CAPFs SI,CISF ASI & DP. SI -2015) Exp: In March 1942, a delegation headed by Stafford Cripps a left wing labourite came to India to seek India’s support in war and offered constitutional proposal in return. Gandhiji referred it as a post dated cheque.

Question 305

304.Who was the governor-general during the Second Anglo-Mysore War? (A) Lord Wellesley (B) Lord Cornwallis (C) Sir John Shore (D) Warren Hastings

Answer 305

(D) (SSC CAPFs SI,CISF ASI & DP. SI -2015) Exp: During the second Anglo Mysore War (1780-84) Hyder Ali died and he was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan. During that war the Governor Generalship of Bengal was under Lord Warren Hastings. It was concluded with the Treaty of Mangalore.

Question 306

305.Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in madras? (A) Lord Hastings (B) Lord Wellesley (C) Sir Thomas Munro (D) Lord Cannemara

Answer 306

(C) (SSC CAPFs SI,CISF ASI & DP. SI -2015) Exp: Sir Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari System in Madras in 1820. Under Ryotwari System the ryots (peasnts) were given the direct ownership and British government collected taxes directly from peasant. This system was introduced in Madras, Bombay, Parts of Assam.

Question 307

306.Under whose leadership was the Chittagong Armoury Raid organised? (A) Sukhdev (B) Bhagat Singh (C) Surya Sen (D) Rajguru

Answer 307

(C) (SSC CAPFs SI,CISF ASI & DP. SI -2015) Exp: Chittagong armoury raid was organized by Surya sen (popularly known as Master da) along with Kalpana Dutt. It was aimed at dacoiting the British Armoury at chittagong (then in Bengal, none in present day Bangladesh)

Question 308

307.Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third Battle of Panipat in 1761? (A) Alamgir I (B) Muhammad Shah (C) Jahadar Shah (D) Shah Alam II

Answer 308

(D) (SSC CAPFs SI,CISF ASI & DP. SI -2015) Exp: Ahmad Shah Abdali the military General of Nadir shah invaded india during the reign of shah Alam-II (supported by the Marathas) which lead to Third battle of Panipat 1761 in which Marathas were defeated by the Abdali.

Question 309

308.In 1939 Subhash Chandra Bose was elected as President of the Congress Party defeating (A) Pattabhi Sitharamayy (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (D) VB Patel

Answer 309

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: In the Tripuri Session of 1939 of INC a deadlock was created due to the ideological differences between M.K. Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose and election was held for the post of chairman in which Bose defeated Pattabhi Setharamayya (supported by M.K. Gandhi)

Question 310

309.Mahatma Gandhi began his political activities in India first from: (A) Dandi (B) Kheda (C) Sabarmati (D) Champaran

Answer 310

(D) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: In 1917 on the invitation of Raj Kumar Shukla, Gandhiji visited champaran village in Bihar, where ‘Tinkathiya’ system was prevalent. In this system farmers were forced to grow Indigo on the 3/20th part of land. Gandhiji organized Champaran Satyagraha to protest against this system.

Question 311

310.Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of:(A) Arya Samaj (B) Ram Krishna Mission (C) Brahmo Samaj (D) Prathna Samaj

Answer 311

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahmo Sabha in August 1828, it was later renamed as Brahmo Samaj. It aimed at purifying Hinduism and preaching ‘monotheism’ on the basis of reason and the Vedas and Upanishads.

Question 312

311.Gandhiji’s famous Quit India movement call to the British was given in- (A) 1943 (B) 1941 (C) 1942 (D) 1940

Answer 312

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Gandhiji launched Quit India Movement on 8th August 1942 in Bombay session of congress. It is also known as August revolution

Question 313

“312.Who was the Nawab of Bengal during ““Battle of Plassey””? (A) Mir Jafar (B) Mir Qasim (C) Siraj-ud-duala (D) None of these”

Answer 313

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud - daulah and east India company. The Victory of the British forces in this battle paved the way for the British rule in India.

Question 314

313.The only AICC session Gandhiji presided was held at: (A) Calcutta Madras (B) Madras (C) Belgaum (D) Lahore

Answer 314

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: The only AICC session Gandhi ji presided was the Belagam session of 1924.The Belagam session is known for the readmittance of the swarajist into the Congress.

Question 315

314.Which of the following pair is incorrect? (A) Comrade - Mohammed Ali (B) Indian Sociologist - Lala Har Dayal (C) Young India - Lala Lajpat Rai (D) Common Weal - Annie Besant

Answer 315

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Correct Matches are Comrade - Mohammed Ali Indian Sociologist - Lala Hardayal Young India - M. K Gandhi Common Weal - Annie Besant

Question 316

315.With which conspriracy case Aurobindo Ghosh’s name is conected? (A) Kakori Conspiracy Case (B) Lahore Conspiracy Case (C) Meerut Conspiracy Case (D) Alipore Conspiracy Case

Answer 316

(D) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Aurobindo Ghosh was connected to Alipore conspiracy Case and he retired from active politics and established a Ashram in Pondicherry.

Question 317

316.Who was the founder of Swatantra Party? (A) B.G Tilak (B) Dadabhai Naoroji (C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (D) C.Rajagopalachari

Answer 317

(D) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: After parting away from Congress in 1957. C. Rajgopalachari founded Swatantra Party (Classical Liberal Political Party in 1959)

Question 318

317.Arrange in chronological order: 1. Cabinet Mission 2. Cripps Mission 3. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 4. Minto-Morley Reforms (A) 3,2,4,1 (B) 1,2,3,4 (C) 4,3,2,1 (D) 2,3,4,1

Answer 318

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Minto - Morley Reforms (1909) Montague - Chelmsford Reforms (1919) Cripps Mission - 1942 Cabinet Mission - 1946

Question 319

319. Dadabhai Naroji has described his theory of ‘Drain of Wealth’ in the book. (A) Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (B) British Rule and its Consequences (C) Exploitative Nature of British Rule in India (D) Nature of British Colonial Rule

Answer 319

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Dada bhai Naroji is an prominent leader of INC. He is also known as GRAND OLD OF INDIA. He was the first Persian Chairman of INC in Calcutta Session(1886). Demand was of ‘SWARAJ’ was took over the front of British government when he was also Chairman of INC in 1906 Calcutta session.He gives the Drain of Wealth Theory in book named Poverty and Un British Rule in India. He was the first Indian to be elected for House of Commons (London)

Question 320

320.When was the office of District Collector created? (A) 1786 (B) 1772 (C) 1771 (D) 1773

Answer 320

(B) Exp: Revenue Collection system was the major problem for east India company in his initial phase Governor General of Bengal Warren Hastings established the office of District collector in 1772 for collection of revenue.

Question 321

321.Who established the ‘Sharda Sadan’, a school for Indian Widows in colonial India? (A) Mahadev Govind Ranade (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Dayanand Saraswati (D) Pandita Ramabai

Answer 321

(D) (SSC CGL Tier-I-2015) Exp: Pandita Ramabai started ‘ Sharda sadan’ (House of Learning) at Bombay in 1889. It was the school of Indian widows of colonial India.

Question 322

“322.Who is the founder of the concept ““Sarvodaya””? (A) Vinobha Bhave (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Jai Prakash Narayan (D) K G Mushroowala”

Answer 322

“(B)Exp: M.K Gandhi Translated John Ruskin’s work on political economy- ““Unto the Last”” under the title of ‘Sarvodaya’ Which means ‘Universal upliftment’”

Question 323

323.The non- cooperation movement was called off due to- (A) Jallianwalla Bagh Tragedy (B) Chauri Chaura Incident (C) Poona pact (D) Gandhi-Irwin pact

Answer 323

(B) (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC,DEO & PA/SA) 2015) Exp: Non-Cooperation movement started in 1920 under the leadership of M.K Gandhi. Non-Violence was basic and compulsory feature of this movement but in Chauri - Chaura (5 Feb, 1922) the principle of non violence was not taken care of and Gandhi suspended the movement in Bardoli at 13 Feb, 1922.

Question 324

324.Wh ich Brigadier was associated with Jallianwala Bagh tragedy? (A) General Dyer (B) Arthur Wellesly (C) General Harris (D) Colonel Wellesly

Answer 324

(A) (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC,DEO & PA/SA) 2015,CGL 2017) Exp: General Dyer associated with Jallianwala Bagh tragedy held at Amritsar.

Question 325

325.During the period of which Governor General/ Viceroy was the Indian Civi l Service introduced? (A) Dalhousie (B)Curzon (C) Bentick (D) Conrnwallis

Answer 325

“(D) (SSC CGL -2016) Exp: Although office of collector was introduced by Warren Hasting in 1772, an organised civil service based on Chinese Model was the brainchild of Lord Cornwallis that is why he is also regareded as ““Father of Indian Civil Service”””

Question 326

326.The Ind ia Independence Bi ll was f irst presented in the House of Commons in London on: (A) August 10,1947 (B) August 1,1947 (C) July 14,1947 (D) July 4,1947

Answer 326

(D) (SSC CAPFs(CPO)SI & ASI D.P. SI-2016) Exp: India independence bill which had the draft of partition of British India into two independent dominions namely india and Pakistan was presented at 12: 00 AM on 4th July 1947 in house of commons. The final assent was given to bill on 18th July 1947

Question 327

327.Who established the Sadr-Di-wani-Adalat during the British East India Company’s rule? (A) Wellesley (B) Warren Hastings (C) Dalhousie (D) Cornwallis

Answer 327

(B) (SSC CAPFs(CPO)SI & ASI D.P. SI-2016) Exp: Sadr Diwani Adalat during Mughal and British rule in India was a high Court of Civil and Revenue matters. It was established in 1772 by then British governor general Warren Hastings.

Question 328

328.The quintessence of Gandhian thought is: (A) Satyagraha (B) Metaphysics (C) Spiritualism (D)Moksha

Answer 328

(A) (SSC CAPFs(CPO)SI & ASI D.P. SI-2016) Exp: Satyagraha - The totality or most typical example of Gandhian thought can be regarded as Satyagraha which was the backbone of Gandhian Struggle.

Question 329

“329.In which pact, warm relations were established between ““Garam dal”” and Naram dal”” the two groups of the Indian National Congress? (A) Gandhi-Irwin Pact (B) Lucknow Pact (C) Karachi agreement (D)Lahore declaration”

Answer 329

(B) (SSC CAPFs(CPO)SI & ASI D.P. SI-2016) Exp: The bitter relations between two groups of Indian National Congress i.e Garam dal (Extremists) and Naram Dal (Moderates) were pacified or brought back to Normal in Lucknow pact 1916. The Chairman was Ambika Charan Mujoomdar.

Question 330

330.The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was- (A) Lord Harding (B) Lord Northbrook (C) Lord Ellenborough (D) Lord Mayo

Answer 330

(D) (SSC CAPFs(CPO)SI & ASI D.P. SI-2016) Exp: Lord Mayo was killed by an Afridi Pathan Sher Ali Afridi in Port Blair of Andaman and Nicobar on 8th February 1972.

Question 331

331.Who is the f irst female governor of Independent India? (A) Vijayalakshmi Pandit(B) Sharda Mukherjee (C) Fathima Beevi (D) Sarojini Naidu

Answer 331

(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Sarojini Naidu became the first female governor of Independent India, she is known as Nightangle of India.

Question 332

332.Who among of the following was the founder of society called ‘Abhinav Bharat’? (A) Lala Lajpat Rai (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (D) Bipin Chandra Pal

Answer 332

(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Abhinav Bharat Society was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1903. It was initially famous as a name of Mitra Mela. It was inspired by Mazzini’s young Italy

Question 333

333.Arrange the following historical events in the chronological order of their occurrence. I. Champaran Satyagraha II. Partition of Bengal III. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (A) I, II, III (B) II, III, I (C) II, I, III (D) I, III, II

Answer 333

(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: (i) Partition of Bengal- 1905 (ii) Champaran Satyagrah - 1917 (iii)Jallianwala Bagh - 1919

Question 334

334. Who was the first Governor General of Bengal? (A) Robert Clive (B) William Bentinck (C) Warren Hasting (D) Col. Sanders

Answer 334

(C) (SSC CPO 2017, CGL 2017) Exp: According to the 1861 act, the executive powers of Madras and Bombay presidency centralised in Bengal presidency and Warren Hestings became the first governor general of Bengal.

Question 335

334.Who among the following played an important role in Gadhar Movement?(A) Shyamiji Krishna Verma (B) Lala Hardayal (C) Bipin Chandra Pal (D) Vishnu Ganesh Pingle

Answer 335

(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Lala Hardayal played an important role in Gadhar Movement, the head office of Gadhar Party was located in San Francisco.

Question 336

335.Who among of the following started Marathi fortnightly newspaper ‘Bahishkrit Bharat’? (A) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (B) Vir Savarkar (C) Vinobha Bhave (D) Lokmanya Tilak

Answer 336

(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: ‘Bahishkrit Bharat’ was started by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1927, his other newspapers are - Mooknayak (1920), Janata (1930)and Prabuddha Bharat (An awakenned India -1956)

Question 337

336.Who among of the following was the Viceroy of India when Indian University Act, 1904 was passed? A) Lord Dufferin B) Lord Lansdowne C) Lord Minto D) Lord Curzon

Answer 337

(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: During the time period of Indian University act, 1904 Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India.

Question 338

337.’Satyashodhak Samaj’ was founded by whom? A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jyotirao Phule C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (D) Swami Vivekanand

Answer 338

(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Jyotibha Phule was the founder of Satyashodhak Samaj in Pune 1873, the Purpose of this samaj was to liberate the Shudra Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression.

Question 339

338.Arrange the following historical events in the chronological order of their occurrenceI. Non-Cooperation Movement II. Civil Disobedience Movement III. Chauri - Chaura (A) I, II, III (B) I, III, II (C) II, I, III (D) III, II, I

Answer 339

(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: (i) Non - Cooperation Movement - 1920 (ii) Chauri Chaura - 1922 (iii) Civil Disobedience Movement - 1930

Question 340

339.Who among the following has been given honorary status among the seven wonders of the modern world? (A) Taj Mahal (B) Great Pyramid of Giza (C) Petra (D) Colosseum

Answer 340

(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Great Pyramid of Giza has been given honorary status. Seven wonders of the modern world are - 1. Chicken Itza, Mexico 2. Christ Redeemer, Brazil 3. The Great Wall, China 4. Machu Picchu, Peru 5. Petra, Jordan 6. The Roman Colosseum, Italy 7. The Taj Mahal, India

Question 341

340.Who among the following started Bengal weekly newspaper ‘Samvad Kaumudi’ in year 1821? (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (B) Aurobindo Ghosh (C) Ramkrishna Paramhans (D) Debendranath Tagore

Answer 341

“(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Raja Ram Mohan Roy started ““Samvad Kaumudi’ in 1821, he advocated the abolition of Sati Pratha in this newspaper.”

Question 342

341.Siraj-ud-Daulah renamed which city as Alinagar? (A) Calcutta (B) Agra (C) Ferozpur (D) Fatehpur

Answer 342

(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Siraj - ud- Daulah renamed Calcutta as Alinagar, the treaty of Alinagar was signed on 9 feb 1757 between Robert Clive and Siraj - ud - Daulah.

Question 343

342.’Amar Shonar Bangla’ the national anthem of Bangladesh was composed by whom? (A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Surendranath Banerjee (D) Anand Mohan Bose

Answer 343

“(A) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Rabindranath Tagore was a great Bengali Poet. He played important role in development of modern literature . He is titled as ‘Guru dev’. He win noble prizes for ““Gitanjali”” in 1913. He also composed the song ““JAN GAN MAN”” (National Anthem of India) and AMAR SONAR BANGLA (National Anthem of Bangladesh).”

Question 344

343.Who is also known by the name of ‘Tiger of Mysore’? (A) Haidar Ali (B) Tipu Sultan (C) Yaduraya Wodeyar (D) Krishna Devaraya

Answer 344

“(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Tipu Sultan Successor of Hyder Ali (Ruler of Mysore) is known as the “” Tiger of Mysore”” and also known as ““CITIZEN TIPU””. He was a good administrator and launched many reforms related to Revenue and administration. He founded the ““Jacobian Club”” in Mysore. He died in fourth Anglo Mysore war.”

Question 345

344.Set events in chronological order in which they happened. 1. Sepoy mutiny 2. Vasco da Gama reached India 3. Babur started mughal dynasty (A) 1, 3, 2 (B) 3, 1, 2 (C) 2, 3, 1 (D) 3, 2, 1

Answer 345

(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: (i) Vasco de Gama reached India. (ii) Babur started Mughal dynasty. (iii)Sepoy Mutiny.

Question 346

345.Who among the following from the first cabinet of indepenent India was responsible of mass religious conversion? (A) Dr. S. P. Mukherjee (B) Dr. John Mathai (C) Sardar Baldeve Singh (D)Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Answer 346

(D) (SSC Section Offi. -1997) Exp: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar argued that converting into Buddhism was the only way for the untouchables to gain equality In 1956, He started the Dalit Buddhist Movement.

Question 347

346.Who amidst the following great music composers was the ruler of a State? (A) Tyagaraja (B) Shyama Shastri (C) Muthu Swami Diskshitar (D) Swati Thirunal

Answer 347

(D) (SSC Section Offi. -2000) Exp: Swati Thirunal Rama Verma was the Maharaja of Travancore Kingdom of British India. He was a great musician of both carnatic and Hindustani music

Question 348

347.Match the museum and its place: List I: (Museum) List II: (Place) a. Ashutosh museum 1. Mumbai b. Prince of Wales 2. Ahmedabad museum c. Calico museum 3. Kolkata d. Raja Kelkar museum 4. Pune a b c d (A) 2 3 4 1 (B) 3 1 2 4 (C) 4 2 1 3 (D) 1 4 3 2

Answer 348

(B) (SSC Section Offi. -2000) Exp: MUSEUM PLACE Ashutosh Museum Calcutta The price of wales Museum Mumbai Calico Museum Ahmedabad Raja Kelkan Museum Pune

Question 349

348.Who was the architect of North and South Blocks of the central Secretariat in Delhi? (A) Sir Edward Lutyens (B) Herbert Bakers (C) Robert Tor Tussell (D) Antonin Raymond

Answer 349

(A) (SSC CGL-2004) Exp: Sir Edward Lutyens was an British architect. He designed many buildings in India i.e. India Gate, and he also designed viceroy’s house which is known as the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Question 350

349.Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritages? (A) Ellora Caves (B) Kashi Viswanath Temple (C) Qutab Minar (D) Manas Wild-life Sancturary

Answer 350

(B) (SSC CGL-2004) Exp: Ellora Caves were declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 1983. Qutub Minar was declared UNESCO world Heritage site in 1993,

Question 351

350.Correlate the UNSECO enlisted heritage sites/ monuments and their locations: Site/Monument Location A. Cave paintings 1. Velha Goa B. Rock-cut shrines 2. Konark C. Basilica of Bom Jesus 3. Ajanta D. Sun temple 4. Ellora A B C D 1. 1 2 2 4 2. 3 4 1 2 3. 2 3 4 1 4. 4 2 1 3

Answer 351

(B) (SSC Section Officer-2005) Exp: Site Monument Location Cave Paintings Ajanta Rock - cut Shrines Ellora Basilica of bom Velha Goa Sun Temple Konark

Question 352

351.The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with- (A) Jallianwala Bagh tragedy (B) Netaji Subash Bose’s fight against British occupation of India (C) The first war of Indian Independence in 1857 (D) The partition of India and Pakistan

Answer 352

(C) (SSC CGL-2004) Exp: Mangal Pandey was related to war of Indian Independence in 1857. He was the soldier of 34th Native Infantry of Barakpur cant. He shot his senior Officer for greased cartridge.

Question 353

352.When is the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated? (A) 15 August (B) 4 July (C) 16 August (D) 14 August

Answer 353

(D) (SSC Tax Assistant -2005) Exp: On the basis of Mountbatten plan it was declared that India will divided into two dominion states i.e. India (15 Aug. 1947), Pakistan (14 Agug. 1947). Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947

Question 354

353.The first Defence Minister of India was- (A) K. M. Cariappa (B) Gopalaswami Aiyangar (C) Baldev Singh (D) Sardar Patel

Answer 354

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant -2007) Exp: Baldev Singh was the first defence minister of India. Sardar Patel: Home Minister John Mathai: Railway Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru: Prime Minister K. Shanmukkham Shetty: Finance Minister

Question 355

354.The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was- (A) Nandini Satpathy (B) Dr. J. Jayalalitha (C) Sucheta Kripalani (D) Ms. Mayawati

Answer 355

(C) (SSC Tax Assistant -2005) Exp: Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman to be elected as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.

Question 356

355.First Indian Commander-in-Chief was- (A) Gen. K. S. Thimayya (B) Gen. K. M. Kariappa (C) S. H. F. J. Manekshaw (D) None of the above

Answer 356

(B) (SSC Tax Assistant -2005) Exp: Field Marshal K.H. Kariappa was the first Indian Commander-in-chief

Question 357

356.Who gave the concept of Total Revolution? (A) Jayaprakash Narayan (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Karl Marx (D) Lenin

Answer 357

(A) (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector -.2005) Exp: Jayaprakash Narayan was an Indian Independece activist. He gave the concept of Total Revolution viz. political, social, economic, cultural, ideological, educational and motivational revolution.

Question 358

357.In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi went to _________ to organise a satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers. (A) Madras (B) Bombay (C) Surat (D)Ahmedabad

Answer 358

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: In 1918 Mahatma Gandhi meet to organized a Satya Graha Movement against the honour of cotton mill (Amba Lal Sara Bhai) on the matter of plague bonus. and use the hunger strike as weapon of Satya Grah.

Question 359

358.Murshid Quli Khan, Alivardi Khan and Sirajuddaullah were all nawabs of _________? (A) Lucknow (B) Varanasi (C) Hyderabad (D) Bengal

Answer 359

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Murshid Quli khan, Alivardi khan and Sirajuddaullah used the Nawab of Bengal. At the time of Battle of Plassey the Nawab of Bengal was Siraj-uddaullah.

Question 360

359.Mahatma Gandhi in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed ________. (A) Simon Commission (B) Rowlatt Act (C) Salt Act (D) Pitt’s India Act

Answer 360

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch a nation wide Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act (Black Law and Blind Law).

Question 361

360.After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaullah was assassinated and ________ was made the nawab. (A) Mir Jafar (B) Mir Qasim (C) Haider Ali (D) Tipu Sultan

Answer 361

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The Battle of Plassey was fought of 23 June, 1757. Company’s Army was lead by the Robert Clive. Nawab was defeated by The East India Company and Mir Jafar was made the Nawab.

Question 362

361.Name the Commission that came to India in 1928 to reform India’s constitutional system. (A) Rowaltt Act (B) Pitt’s India Act (C) Partition of Bengal (D) Simmon Commission

Answer 362

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Simmon Commission came to India in 1928 to reform India’s constitutional system. Indian opposed this commission because there were no Indian members in this commission (also called white commission).

Question 363

362.In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to ________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system. (A) Dandi (B) Sabarmati (C) Champaran (D) Chauri Chaura

Answer 363

“(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Mahatma Gandhi travelled to Champaran in 1916 to opposed the ““Teen Kathiya”” system related to the Indigo farmers.”

Question 364

363.Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from ______________ in January 1915. (A) South Africa (B) England (C) USA (D) Russia

Answer 364

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 9, 1915. The political Guru of Gandhi was Gopal Krishna Gokhle.

Question 365

364.During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Bengal to grow __________. (A) Jute (B) Tea (C) Sugarcane (D) Wheat

Answer 365

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Britisher invested in agriculture to fulfil the demand of raw materials required for industries in Britain. So, British persuaded or forced cultivator in Bengal to grow Jute (it also known as golden fibre).

Question 366

365.Which of the following was a leader of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army founded in 1928? (A) Khudiram Bose (B) Bhagat Singh (C) Chandra Shekhar Azad (D) Subhash Chandra Bose

Answer 366

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: HSRA (Hindustan Socialist Republican Association) was formed in Delhi at Firoj Shah Kotla under the leadership of Chandra Shekhar Azad.

Question 367

366.For how many days did Mahatma Gandhi’s volunteers of the Salt satyagraha walked? (A) 24 (B) 36 (C) 12 (D) 6

Answer 367

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Gandhi walked 24 days (12 march-5 April, 1936) with 78 volunteers in salt Satygraha from Sabarmati to Dandi.

Question 368

367.During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Assam to grow __________. (A) Jute (B) Tea (C) Sugarcane (D) Wheat

Answer 368

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The trade of tea was most profitable to Britishers that’s why they turned to cultivator in Assam to grow tea.

Question 369

368.Where was the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ founded? (A) Singapore (B) Thailand (C) Britain (D) Italy

Answer 369

“(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: ““Azad Hind fauz”” was founded in Singapore. The chief commander of Indian National Army (INA) was Subhash Chandra Bose.”

Question 370

369.Who was the founder of the Ghadar Party? (A) Basant Kumar Biswas (B) Sohan Singh Bhakna (C) Ram Prasad Bismil (D) Bhagat Singh

Answer 370

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Ghadar Party was founded by the Lala Hardyal in United States and Canada in 1913. Sohan Singh Bhakna was the president of Ghadar Party.

Question 371

“370.Who was given the title of ““The Ambassador of Hindu - Muslim Unity”” for being the architect and mastermind of the historic Lucknow Pact? (A) Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan (B) Fazl-ul-Haq (C) Sayyid Mohammad Sharfuddin Quadri (D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah”

Answer 371

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the Ambassador of Hindu Muslim unity. He was the mastermind of historic Lucknow part (1916).

Question 372

371.Which one is the correct chronological order of the following events? I. Quit India Movement II. Shimla Conference III. Poona Pact IV. Cabinet Mission (A) II, IV, I, III (B) III, IV,II, I (C) III, I, II, IV (D) IV, II, III, I

Answer 372

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Right Chronological order is: Poona Pact (1932) Quit India movement Shimla conference Cabinet mission

Question 373

372.Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University? (A) Sukumar Dutt (B) Madan Mohan Malviya (C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (D) Motilal Nehru

Answer 373

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Banaras Hindu University was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1918.

Question 374

373.Match the following Social Reform Founder Movement 1. Arya Samaj a. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2. Brahmo Samaj b. Dayanand Saraswati 3. Veda Samaj c. Atmaram Panduranga 4. Prarthna Samaj d. Keshab Chandra Sen and K. Sridharalu Naidu (A) 1-b, 2 -a, 3-c, 4-d (B) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c (C) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c (D) 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

Answer 374

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Social Reform Founder Arya Samaj Dayananda Saraswati Brahmo Samaj Raja Ram Mohan Roy Veda Samaj Keshab Chandra Sen and K. Sridharalu Naidu Prarthna Samaj Atmaram panduranga

Question 375

374.Who shot dead John Saunders on 17th December 1928? (A) Bhagat Singh (B) Mangal Pandey (C) Sukhdev (D) Bipin Chandra Pal Singh

Answer 375

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Lala Lajpat Rai was lathi charged and died when he was opposing the Simmon Commission in Lahore. Bhagat Singh and other were shot the police superintendent John Saunders who was responsible for lathi charge.

Question 376

375.Sardar Vallabhbai Patel was the leader of _______. (A) Bhoodan Movement (B) Rowlatt Satyagraha (C) Bardoli Satyagraha (D) Swadeshi Movement

Answer 376

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp.: Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel was the leader of Bardoli Satyagraha.

Question 377

376.Which Governor General abolished the ‘Sati System’ in India? (A) Lord Canning (B) Lord Ripon (C) Lord William Bentinck (D) Lord Dalhousie

Answer 377

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Sati System in india was abolished by Governor General Lord William Bentinck. Indian Social Reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy played an important role to abolish Sati system