Modern India 2018 Flashcards
(51 cards)
When was the first democratically elected communist party government formed in India?
1957
The Communist Party of India won sixty seats out of 126 in the Kerala State Legislative Assembly elections.
What was the original name of the State Bank of India?
Imperial Bank of India
The name was changed after nationalization in 1955.
In what year was Air India nationalized?
1953
The government purchased a majority stake from Tata Sons.
When did Goa become a part of independent India?
18 December 1961
This followed Operation Vijay, which was launched by the Indian Government.
Which entity retained residuary powers in the Government of India Act of 1935?
Governor General
The Governor-General had significant powers, including veto rights and ordinance issuance.
What were the three legislative lists proposed by the Government of India Act of 1935?
Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent
The federal structure was still in the process of materializing.
What significant electoral reform was introduced by the Government of India Act of 1935?
Direct elections for the first time
This extended the franchise to 37 million people.
What was the main purpose of the General Committee of Public Instruction established in 1823?
To manage the education grant of one lakh rupees
The committee struggled to decide the medium of instruction.
In what year did the All India Home Rule League change its name to Swarajya Sabha?
1920
The Home Rule movement was led by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Who established the Hindu Mahasabha?
Madan Mohan Malviya
It was founded in 1915 to protect the rights of the Hindu community.
What was the main aim of the Servants of India Society formed in 1905?
To promote social service and reforms
The society aimed to unite people for welfare purposes.
Which play was written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859?
Neel Darpan
It was based on the Indigo Revolt in Bengal.
What was the slogan associated with Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Arya Samaj?
‘Go back to the Vedas’
Arya Samaj emphasized education and was against co-education.
In which year was Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Anandmath published?
1882
‘Vande Mataram’, the national song of India, was published in this book.
Who was the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination?
Satyendranath Tagore
He passed the examination in 1864.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1813 provided a grant for the promotion of education in India.
Charter
This act also abolished the monopoly of the East India Company in trade with India.
True or False: The Indian Home Rule movement was a mass movement.
False
It was primarily restricted to educated individuals and did not gain widespread support.
Who became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination?
Satyendranath Tagore
He succeeded in 1864 and was allotted Bombay Presidency Cadre.
What was the significance of Satyendranath Tagore’s song ‘Mile Sabe Bharat Santan’?
It was hailed as the first national anthem of India
The song called for unity among India’s children.
Who founded the Sanskrit College at Benaras?
Jonathan Duncan
Established in 1791 to study Hindu law and philosophy.
What was the original purpose of the Calcutta Madrasah?
To educate Muslim children in Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law
Founded by Warren Hastings in 1780.
What subject areas did the Calcutta Madrasah expand to include?
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Natural sciences
These subjects were added to the original curriculum.
Who founded Fort William College and when?
Lord Richard Wellesley in 1800
It aimed to teach Indian languages, literature, and culture.
What was the focus of the Asiatic Society of Bengal founded by William Jones?
Oriental studies
It focused on Asia’s history, civilization, antiquities, laws, arts, sciences, and literature.
