Modern India 2014 Flashcards
(16 cards)
When was the Partition of Bengal annulled?
1911
The annulment was due to widespread political protests and the outbreak of the Swadeshi movement.
Who abrogated Curzon’s Act during the Royal Durbar in Delhi?
King George V
This event marked the end of the Partition of Bengal, which was implemented in 1905.
What significant change occurred in British India in 1911?
The capital was moved to Delhi from Calcutta
Alongside the reunification of East and West Bengal and the creation of separate provinces for Bihar and Orissa.
What was declared as the aim of the Indian National Congress at the Lahore Session of 1929?
Poorna Swaraj (total independence)
This resolution was passed on December 19, 1929.
When was January 26, 1930, celebrated as Independence Day?
After the Lahore Session of 1929
The Congress urged Indians to celebrate it as ‘Independence Day’.
Who was chosen as the President of the Indian National Congress at the Lahore Session of 1929?
Jawaharlal Nehru
His selection was due to the timing and the recognition of the youth’s involvement in the anti-Simon campaign.
What major decision was made regarding the Round Table Conference at the Lahore Session of 1929?
To boycott the Round Table Conference
This decision reflected the Congress’s stance on complete independence.
What was the Ghadar Party?
A revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
It aimed to secure India’s independence from British rule.
Who were notable figures in the Ghadar Party?
- Taraknath Das
- Sohan Singh Bhakna
- Lala Hardayal
They were key leaders who organized resistance against British rule.
What did the Government of India Act of 1858 accomplish?
It transferred administration from the East India Company to the British Crown
This marked a significant shift in governance in India.
What was the purpose of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1858?
To disclaim intentions to annex Indian States and place administration under the British Crown
It aimed to stabilize British rule following the 1857 rebellion.
Who became the first Viceroy of India under the Government of India Act of 1858?
Lord Canning
The title reflected the Crown’s direct authority over India.
What did the Government of India Act of 1858 establish regarding the Indian Civil Services?
It opened the ICS to Indians via competitive examinations
This was a significant reform in the administration of India.
What was the significance of the Ghadar publication?
It promoted revolutionary ideas and inspired the name of the Ghadar Party
The publication was essential in encouraging armed struggle against British rule.
Fill in the blank: The attainment of _______ was adopted as the goal of the Congress in 1929.
Poorna Swaraj
True or False: The Government of India Act of 1858 abolished the dual government system.
True
It ended the Board of Control and the Court of Directors, establishing direct British governance.
