Modern India 2015

Question 1

What was the Rowlatt Act based on?

Answer 1

The recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’

The Sedition Committee was headed by Sir Sidney Rowlatt.

Question 2

What year did the Rowlatt Satyagraha begin?

Answer 2

1919

Question 3

Which oppressive Act was protested during the Rowlatt Satyagraha?

Answer 3

Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act

Question 4

What did the Rowlatt Act enable regarding political agitators?

Answer 4

Detention without trial for up to 2 years

Question 5

What was one of the features of the Rowlatt Act?

Answer 5

Suspended basic civil liberties

Question 6

What was the purpose of the Simon Commission?

Answer 6

To recommend whether India was ready for further constitutional reforms

Question 7

Who was the chairman of the Simon Commission?

Answer 7

Sir John Simon

Question 8

What did the Hunter Commission investigate?

Answer 8

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Question 9

Which economic critics of colonialism published ‘The Economic History of India’?

Answer 9

R.C. Dutt

Question 10

Who is known as the Grand Old Man of India?

Answer 10

Dadabhai Naoroji

Question 11

What theory did Dadabhai Naoroji establish?

Answer 11

The Drain of Wealth Theory

Question 12

What was the main argument of early nationalists regarding British economic policies?

Answer 12

British colonialism transformed its methods of exploitation through free trade and foreign capital investment

Question 13

What was the Congress Socialist Party?

Answer 13

A socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress

Question 14

What ideology did the Congress Socialist Party adhere to?

Answer 14

Marxist Ideas, Gandhism, Liberal, and Social democracy

Question 15

What was the goal of the Congress Socialist Party?

Answer 15

Nationalism and Independence

Question 16

What significant feature did the Government of India Act of 1919 introduce?

Answer 16

Bicameralism and direct elections

Question 17

Who organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

Answer 17

C.Rajagopalachari

Question 18

What was the relationship of C.Rajagopalachari to the Indian independence movement?

Answer 18

He was a prominent leader and organized the salt march

Question 19

What title was given to K. Kamaraj for his influence in political leadership transitions?

Answer 19

Kingmaker

Question 20

Who was the first woman president of the Indian National Congress?

Answer 20

Annie Besant

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The Government of India Act of 1919 defined the _______ of the central and provincial governments.

Answer 21

jurisdiction

Question 22

True or False: The Rowlatt Act allowed appeals against administrative detention.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is Bharat Ratna and when was it awarded to Kamaraj?

Answer 23

India’s highest civilian honor, awarded in 1976

Ratna is awarded for exceptional service.

Question 24

What scheme did Kamarajar introduce that left a lasting legacy in Tamil Nadu?

Answer 24

The free Midday Meal Scheme

This scheme aimed to improve nutrition and encourage school attendance.

Question 25

Who was associated with the Theosophical Society in India?

Answer 25

Annie Besant ## Footnote She played a significant role in promoting spiritual and cultural education.

Question 26

What were the names of the two newspapers started by Annie Besant?

Answer 26

“The Commonweal” and “New India” ## Footnote These newspapers addressed social issues and promoted nationalism.

Question 27

Who was the first woman president of the Indian National Congress?

Answer 27

Annie Besant ## Footnote She served as president during the Calcutta session in 1917.

Question 28

What was Badruddin Tyabji known for?

Answer 28

He was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress ## Footnote He presided over the 3rd session of INC in Madras in 1887.

Question 29

Which session of the Indian National Congress did Sarojini Naidu become president?

Answer 29

The Kanpur session in 1925 ## Footnote She was the first Indian woman to hold this position.

Question 30

What medal was awarded to Sarojini Naidu for her work during the plague epidemic?

Answer 30

Kaiser-i-Hind medal ## Footnote This was awarded by the British for her contributions to public health.

Question 31

What recommendation did the Cabinet Mission make regarding government structure?

Answer 31

It recommended a federal government ## Footnote This plan aimed to decentralize power to provinces.

Question 32

What was the objective of the Cabinet Mission?

Answer 32

To devise machinery to draw up the constitution of Independent India ## Footnote It also aimed to arrange for an interim government.

Question 33

What did the Cabinet Mission propose about the Union Government's powers?

Answer 33

Limited powers dealing with Finance, Foreign Affairs, and Communications ## Footnote Provinces retained most powers and responsibilities.

Question 34

Which movement contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress?

Answer 34

Swadeshi Movement ## Footnote This split led to the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'.

Question 35

What was the Swadeshi movement a response to?

Answer 35

The partition of Bengal ## Footnote It aimed to promote Indian goods and self-reliance.

Question 36

What was the theme song of the Swadeshi movement?

Answer 36

Bande Mataram ## Footnote This song became a symbol of national pride.

Question 37

What educational institution was founded during the Swadeshi movement?

Answer 37

National College of Bengal ## Footnote Aurobindo Ghosh was the principal, promoting nationalist education.

Question 38

What significant event weakened the Swadeshi Movement?

Answer 38

The split of the Indian National Congress at the Surat session ## Footnote This division decreased the effectiveness of the movement.