Modern India 2021 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Who was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order?
Francis Xavier
Francis Xavier was a Catholic missionary and saint, co-founder of the Society of Jesus.
Where did Francis Xavier die?
Goa
A church is dedicated to him in Goa.
When is the Feast of St. Francis Xavier celebrated?
December 3rd
It is a regional public holiday in Goa and Navarra.
What were the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 related to?
Limited franchise for women
The reforms did not grant voting rights to all women above the age of 21.
What did the Government of India Act of 1935 provide for women?
Reserved seats in provincial legislatures
It expanded electoral participation for women compared to the 1919 reforms.
What was the main outcome of the Quit India Resolution adopted on 8th August 1942?
Call for immediate end to British rule in India
It marked the beginning of the Quit India Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Who is associated with the translation of ‘Songs from Prison’?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
This work includes translations of ancient Indian religious lyrics during his imprisonment.
Which institution was founded as the Hindu Female School?
Bethune College
It was established in 1849 and is the oldest women’s college in India.
Who served as Secretary of the Hindu Female School?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
He played a crucial role in the development of the school.
What did Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon have in common?
Officers of the Indian National Army
They were involved in the struggle for India’s independence during World War II.
What was the purpose of the Constituent Assembly of India?
To frame the Constitution of India
It served as the nation’s ‘Provisional Parliament’ after independence.
Which kingdom emerged out of the Vijayanagara Empire?
Mysore Kingdom
The Kingdom of Mysore was founded by the Wodeyars.
True or False: The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
False
The Nizamat of Arcot was initially part of the Mughal Empire, separate from Hyderabad.
Fill in the blank: The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the _______.
AICC
This marked a significant moment in India’s independence movement.
What empire was Arcot initially part of?
Mughal Empire
Who established an independent rule in Arcot?
Nawab of Arcot
When was Hyderabad formed?
1724
Who declared independence from the Mughal Empire to form Hyderabad?
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I
Is Arcot a part of Hyderabad?
No
Who founded the Kingdom of Mysore?
Wodeyars
In which century was the Kingdom of Mysore founded?
15th century
What empire was Mysore a vassal state under initially?
Vijayanagara Empire
What event led to the emergence of Mysore as an independent kingdom?
Decline of the Vijayanagara Empire after the Battle of Talikota
Who were the key figures in the expansion of the Kingdom of Mysore?
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
