ID: REF-0101
LEVEL: A1
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar published three periodicals for the safeguard of Dalit rights. Which
of the following is not one of them?
A.
A: Mook Nayak
B.
B: Wahiskrit Bharat
C.
C: Wahiskrit Samaj
D.
D: Janta
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Wahiskrit Samaj ]
Remark:
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar published three major periodicals to promote social awareness and protect the rights of Dalits — Mook Nayak (1920), Bahishkrit Bharat (1927), and Janta (1930). These publications became powerful voices for social reform and equality. The title ‘Wahiskrit Samaj’ was not one of Ambedkar’s periodicals.
ID: REF-0102
LEVEL: A1
Which one among the following was
demanded by the All India Depressed Classes
Leaders' Conference at Bombay in 1931?
A.
A: Universal adult suffrage
B.
B: Separate electorates for untouchables
C.
C: Reserved seats for the minorities
D.
D: An Unitary State in India
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Separate electorates for untouchables ]
Remark:
Explanation: The All India Depressed Classes Leaders’ Conference held in Bombay in 1931 demanded separate electorates for the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes). This demand was led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who sought political representation and safeguards for socially oppressed communities. The issue later became central to the negotiations between Ambedkar and Gandhi, culminating in the Poona Pact of 1932.
ID: REF-0103
LEVEL: A1
Who presented the 'August Proposal' in
1940?
A.
A: Wavell
B.
B: Mountbatten
C.
C: Willingdon
D.
D: Linlithgow
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Linlithgow ]
Remark:
Explanation: The August Offer (also known as the August Proposal) was presented in 1940 by Lord Linlithgow, the then Viceroy of India. It was a British attempt to secure Indian cooperation in World War II by promising Dominion Status after the war and expanding the Executive Council to include more Indians. However, the proposal was rejected by the Indian National Congress as it fell short of the demand for complete independence.
ID: REF-0104
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was the First
Woman President of the Indian National
Congress?
A.
A: Vijai Laxmi Pandit
B.
B: Sarojini Naidu
C.
C: Sucheta Kripalani
D.
D: Annie Besant
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Annie Besant ]
Remark:
Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1917 at the Calcutta Session. A British-born theosophist and social reformer, she played a crucial role in India’s freedom movement. She also launched the Home Rule Movement to demand self-governance for India, inspiring future nationalist leaders.
ID: REF-0105
LEVEL: A1
The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement
between
A.
A: M. K. Gandhi and Subhas chandra Bose
B.
B: M. K. Gandhi and M.A. Jinnah
C.
C: M. K. Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar
D.
D: B. R. Ambedkar and B. G. Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: C [ M. K. Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Poona Pact was an agreement signed in 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at Yerwada Jail, Pune. It was reached to resolve the dispute over separate electorates for the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes) proposed by the British under the Communal Award. As per the pact, separate electorates were replaced with reserved seats within the general electorate, ensuring political representation for the Depressed Classes while maintaining social unity.
ID: REF-0106
LEVEL: A1
With reference to the Indian freedom struggle arrange the following events in correct
sequencе
(A) Passing of the Indian Press Act.
(B) Surat Split of the Indian National
Congress.
(C) Launching of Non-cooperation movement.
(D) Passing of the Revolt Act.
A.
A: B-A-C-D
B.
B: B-A-D-C
C.
C: D-A-С-B
D.
D: C-B-A-D
KEY: Correct Option: B [ B-A-D-C ]
Remark:
Explanation: The correct chronological sequence of events in the Indian freedom struggle is as follows:
(B) Surat Split of the Indian National Congress (1907): The Congress split into two factions — Moderates and Extremists — at the Surat Session due to ideological differences.
(A) Passing of the Indian Press Act (1910): Enacted by the British to curb nationalist writings and suppress freedom of expression in Indian newspapers.
(D) Passing of the Rowlatt Act (1919): Popularly called the ‘Black Act,’ it allowed detention without trial, leading to widespread protests.
(C) Launching of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920): Started by Mahatma Gandhi to oppose the Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and colonial oppression through non-violent resistance.
ID: REF-0107
LEVEL: A1
Ulgulan was started by
A.
A: Damodar Chapekar
B.
B: Birsa Munda
C.
C: B. M. Malabari
D.
D: Sri Ram Bajpai
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Birsa Munda
]
Remark:
Explanation: The Ulgulan, meaning “The Great Tumult,” was started by Birsa Munda in the 1890s against British colonial rule and the exploitation of tribal communities in the Chotanagpur region (now in Jharkhand). The movement sought to end the dominance of landlords and missionaries and restore the traditional rights of the tribal people over their land. Birsa Munda’s leadership made him a revered figure in India’s tribal and freedom struggle history.
ID: REF-0108
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following social and political
leaders opposes the Age of Consent Bill?
A.
A: W. C. Banerjee
B.
B: G. K. Gokhale
C.
C: M. G. Ranade
D.
D: B. G. Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: D [ B. G. Tilak ]
Remark:
Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak opposed the Age of Consent Bill of 1891, which sought to raise the minimum age of consent for girls from 10 to 12 years. Although he supported social reform, Tilak believed that such changes should come from within Indian society rather than being imposed by the British government. His opposition reflected the nationalist view that colonial interference in social customs was unacceptable.
ID: REF-0109
LEVEL: A1
Jibaner Smriti dvipe is the autobiography of which historian ?
A.
A: Sir Jadunath Sarkar
B.
B: R. C. Dutt
C.
C: R. P. Dutt
D.
D: Ramesh Chandra Majumdar
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Ramesh Chandra Majumdar ]
Remark:
Explanation: The autobiography ‘Jibaner Smritidipe’ was written by the eminent Indian historian Ramesh Chandra Majumdar. He was one of the most respected historians of modern India, known for his extensive work on the History of the Freedom Movement in India and the Comprehensive History of India. In this book, he reflects upon his life experiences, academic journey, and contributions to Indian historiography.
ID: REF-0110
LEVEL: A1
The main Indian rebel leader during the
revolt of 1857 in Bihar was:
A.
A: Laxmi Bai
B.
B: Begum Hazrat Mahal
C.
C: Bakht Khan
D.
D: Kunwar Singh
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Kunwar Singh ]
Remark:
Kunwar Singh was the main rebel leader of the 1857 Revolt in Bihar. He was a zamindar of Jagdispur (in present-day Bhojpur district) and played a crucial role in leading the uprising against the British East India Company. Despite being around 80 years old, Kunwar Singh showed remarkable courage and leadership, organizing armed resistance and successfully capturing several British positions in Bihar.Other options (for context)Laxmi Bai: Led the revolt in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh region).Begum Hazrat Mahal: Led the rebellion in Lucknow, Awadh region.Bakht Khan: Led the rebel forces in Delhi during the revolt.
ID: REF-0111
LEVEL: A1
Shri Narayan Guru carried out social reforms among:
A.
A: Jats of Jaunpur
B.
B: Ezhavas of Kerala
C.
C: Reddys of Andra Pradesh
D.
D: Balmikis of Punjab
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Ezhavas of Kerala ]
Remark:
Shri Narayana Guru carried out social reforms among the Ezhava community in Kerala. He was a spiritual leader and social reformer who worked towards promoting equality and challenging the caste system in India. His efforts were focused on uplifting the marginalized and promoting education and spiritual enlightenment.
ID: REF-0112
LEVEL: A1
Ulgulan was started by:
A.
A: Damodar Chapekar
B.
B: Birsa Munda
C.
C: B. M. Malabari
D.
D: Sri Ram Bajpai
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Birsa Munda ]
Remark:
"The Ulgulan movement", also known as the "Great Tumult," was started by Birsa Munda. Birsa Munda was a tribal freedom fighter and a religious leader from the Munda tribe in Jharkhand. The movement, which took place in the late 19th century, was an important uprising against British rule and the exploitation of tribal lands and people.
ID: REF-0113
LEVEL: A1
The author of Hind Swaraj was:
A.
A: Gandhi
B.
B: Savarkar
C.
C: Ambedkar
D.
D: S. N. Banerjee
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Gandhi ]
Remark:
"Hind Swaraj' is a book written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909. It talks about his ideas on Indian self-rule, or Swaraj, and criticizes Western ways and British rule in India. Gandhi emphasizes nonviolence, returning to traditional Indian values, and being self-sufficient. The book, originally in Gujarati, was later translated into English by Gandhi. It's a key text in understanding Gandhi's philosophy and the Indian independence movement.
ID: REF-0114
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following nationalist leaders opposed the Age of Consent Bill?
A.
A: W.C. Bannerjee
B.
B: G. K. Gokhale
C.
C: M. G. Ranade
D.
D: B. G. Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: D [ B. G. Tilak ]
Remark:
The nationalist leader who opposed the Age of Consent Bill of 1891 was Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He was concerned that the British government was interfering in Indian social and religious practices, and he believed that such reforms should be initiated by Indian society itself rather than imposed by colonial authorities.
ID: REF-0115
LEVEL: A1
Which English Governor General was murdered by a convict in the Andaman Island?
A.
A: Clive
B.
B: Ripon
C.
C: Mayo
D.
D: Northbrooke
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Mayo ]
Remark:
The English Governor General who was murdered by a convict in the Andaman Islands was Lord Mayo. He was the Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872. Lord Mayo was assassinated on February 8, 1872, by a Pathan convict named Sher Ali Afridi while visiting the Andaman Islands.
ID: REF-0116
LEVEL: A1
Who introduced Rupee in India?
A.
A: Akbar
B.
B: Babur
C.
C: Lord Ripon
D.
D: Sher Shah Suri
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Sher Shah Suri ]
Remark:
The Indian Rupee was introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his reign (1540–1545). He issued a silver coin known as ‘Rupiya,’ weighing 178 grains, which became the standard currency in India for centuries. His monetary reforms brought uniformity and stability to the Indian economy.
ID: REF-0117
LEVEL: A1
With which event did the Civil Disobedience Movement started
A.
A: Prohibition of Wine
B.
B: Breaking of Salt law
C.
C: Protesting high land revenue
D.
D: Boycotting foreign clothes
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Breaking of Salt law ]
Remark:
The Civil Disobedience Movement began with the breaking of the Salt Law in 1930. Mahatma Gandhi launched the movement by undertaking the famous Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal village of Dandi, where he made salt illegally. This act symbolized defiance against British authority and inspired mass participation across India.
ID: REF-0118
LEVEL: A1
The Khilafat movement was organised to protest against the injustice done to:
A.
A: Turkey
B.
B: Egypt
C.
C: Arabia
D.
D: Persia
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Turkey ]
Remark:
The Khilafat Movement was organized to protest against the injustice done to Turkey after World War I. Indian Muslims launched the movement to defend the position of the Ottoman Caliph, who was regarded as their spiritual leader. Leaders like Maulana Mohammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali led the campaign, which later merged with Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement.
ID: REF-0119
LEVEL: A1
The Cripps Mission visited India in the year:
A.
A: 1940
B.
B: 1941
C.
C: 1942
D.
D: 1945
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1942 ]
Remark:
The Cripps Mission visited India in 1942 during World War II. It was sent by the British government under Sir Stafford Cripps to secure Indian cooperation in the war by offering dominion status after the war. However, the proposals were rejected by Indian leaders, leading to the launch of the Quit India Movement later that year.
ID: REF-0120
LEVEL: A1
Which act separated Burma from India?
A.
A: Charter Act of 1858
B.
B: Indian Councils Act 1861
C.
C: Government of India Act 1935
D.
D: Indian Independence Act 1947
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Government of India Act 1935 ]
Remark:
The Government of India Act of 1935 separated Burma (now Myanmar) from India. Under this act, Burma became a distinct British colony on 1 April 1937. The separation was part of the British policy to reorganize administrative control, reducing India’s territorial extent before independence.
ID: REF-0121
LEVEL: A1
In which year did the partition of Bengal take place?
A.
A: 1902
B.
B: 1903
C.
C: 1904
D.
D: 1905
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 1905 ]
Remark:
The partition of Bengal took place in 1905 during the tenure of Lord Curzon. The province was divided on the pretext of administrative convenience, separating East Bengal (with a Muslim majority) from West Bengal. However, it was widely seen as a divide-and-rule policy, sparking strong protests and giving rise to the Swadeshi Movement.
ID: REF-0122
LEVEL: A1
Which incident led to withdraw of Non Co-operation Movement:
A.
A: Alipore Bomb Case
B.
B: Meerut Conspiracy Case
C.
C: Poona Pact
D.
D: Chauri Chaura incident
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Chauri Chaura incident ]
Remark:
The Chauri Chaura incident led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922. During a protest in Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, a mob set fire to a police station, killing several policemen. Deeply disturbed by the violence, Mahatma Gandhi immediately called off the movement, emphasizing his commitment to non-violence.
ID: REF-0123
LEVEL: A1
Mahatma Garrdhi started which newspaper?
A.
A: Harijan
B.
B: Indian Opinion
C.
C: Navjeevan
D.
D: All of the above
KEY: Correct Option: D [ All of the above ]
Remark:
Mahatma Gandhi started several newspapers during his lifetime — Indian Opinion in South Africa (1903), Young India and Navjeevan in India, and later Harijan in 1933. Through these publications, he spread his ideas on truth, non-violence, and social reform. Hence, the correct answer is “All of the above.”
ID: REF-0124
LEVEL: A1
The Gandhi Irwin Pact was signed on:
A.
A: July 5, 1931
B.
B: June 5, 1931
C.
C: March 5, 1931
D.
D: January 5, 1931
KEY: Correct Option: C [ March 5, 1931 ]
Remark:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. The pact marked the end of the Civil Disobedience Movement and led to the release of political prisoners. In return, Gandhi agreed to suspend the movement and attend the Second Round Table Conference in London.
ID: REF-0125
LEVEL: A1
The title given by the British government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered during the Non-coopreation movement was:
A.
A: Hind Keasari
B.
B: Kaiser-e-Hind
C.
C: Rai Bahadur
D.
D: Rt Honorable
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Kaiser-e-Hind ]
Remark:
The title given by the British government to Mahatma Gandhi was “Kaiser-e-Hind.” He received it in 1915 for his humanitarian work in South Africa. However, Gandhi returned the title in 1920 during the Non-Cooperation Movement as a protest against British atrocities, particularly the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
ID: REF-0126
LEVEL: A1
The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the centre of the Governor-General of India for the first time in:
A.
A: 1848 A.D
B.
B: 1858 A.D
C.
C: 1862 A.D
D.
D: 1856 A.D
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1858 A.D ]
Remark:
The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the office of the Governor-General of India in 1858 A.D., following the Government of India Act of 1858. This change marked the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown after the Revolt of 1857. Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India, representing the British monarch in Indian administration.
ID: REF-0127
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following is considered as the 'Grandmother of Indian Revolutionary Movement'?
A.
A: Sarojini Naidu
B.
B: Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi
C.
C: Annie Besant
D.
D: Madam Cama
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Madam Cama ]
Remark:
Madam Bhikaji Cama is considered the ‘Grandmother of the Indian Revolutionary Movement.’ She played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle from abroad and was the first to unfurl the Indian national flag at an international forum in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907. Through her writings and activism, she inspired many revolutionaries to fight against British rule.
ID: REF-0128
LEVEL: A1
Third Round Table Conference was held in:
A.
A: 1929
B.
B: 1930
C.
C: 1932
D.
D: 1934
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1932 ]
Remark:
The Third Round Table Conference was held in 1932 in London. It was the last of the three conferences organized by the British government to discuss constitutional reforms in India. Unlike the earlier conferences, most Indian political parties, including the Congress, boycotted it. The conference led to limited progress, later reflected in the Government of India Act, 1935.
ID: REF-0129
LEVEL: A1
Drain of Wealth theory was put forward by:
A.
A: Tilak
B.
B: Gandhi
C.
C: Dadabhai Naroji
D.
D: Gokhale
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Dadabhai Naroji ]
Remark:
The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was put forward by Dadabhai Naoroji. He explained how Britain was draining India’s wealth through unfair trade, taxation, and the export of resources without adequate return. This theory, presented in his book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India, exposed the economic exploitation of India under British rule and became a cornerstone of nationalist economic thought.
ID: REF-0130
LEVEL: A1
Who was the Governor General when the 1857 Revolt broke out:
A.
A: Curzon
B.
B: Lawrence
C.
C: Canning
D.
D: Dalhausie
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Canning ]
Remark:
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India when the Revolt of 1857 broke out. He played a crucial role in suppressing the uprising and later initiated reconciliation measures. After the revolt, he became the first Viceroy of India in 1858, when the administration was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown.
ID: REF-0131
LEVEL: A1
Who is known as Father of Indian Civil Service:
A.
A: Cornwalis
B.
B: Satyetham
C.
C: Curzon
D.
D: William Bentinck
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Cornwalis ]
Remark:
Lord Cornwallis is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Civil Service.’ During his tenure as Governor-General (1786–1793), he introduced administrative reforms to create an efficient and honest bureaucracy. He established the foundation of the modern civil service by implementing strict rules, merit-based recruitment, and better salaries to reduce corruption.
ID: REF-0132
LEVEL: A1
Who did not participate in the Revolt of 1857:
A.
A: Rani Laksmi Bai
B.
B: Bhagat Singh
C.
C: Tantya Tope
D.
D: Nana Saheb
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Bhagat Singh ]
Remark:
Bhagat Singh did not participate in the Revolt of 1857. He was a revolutionary freedom fighter of the 20th century who fought against British rule through his involvement in the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). The Revolt of 1857 occurred long before his time and was led by figures like Rani Lakshmibai, Tantya Tope, and Nana Saheb.
ID: REF-0133
LEVEL: A1
English Education was introduced in India by:
A.
A: Curzon
B.
B: Nehru
C.
C: Maccaulay
D.
D: Dalhausie
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Maccaulay ]
Remark:
English education was introduced in India by Thomas Babington Macaulay. In his famous “Minute on Indian Education” (1835), Macaulay advocated for the promotion of English language and Western knowledge over traditional Indian learning. His recommendations led to the implementation of Lord William Bentinck’s education policy, which laid the foundation for the modern English-based education system in India.
ID: REF-0134
LEVEL: A1
The first railway line in India was opened to traffic in:
A.
A: 1783
B.
B: 1824
C.
C: 1923
D.
D: 1853
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 1853 ]
Remark:
The first railway line in India was opened to traffic on 16 April 1853. It ran between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. The train was hauled by three locomotives named Sultan, Sindh, and Sahib. This event marked the beginning of the railway era in India, revolutionizing transport and trade.
ID: REF-0135
LEVEL: A1
Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:
A.
A: Lord Wellesley
B.
B: Lord Canning
C.
C: Lord Dalhousie
D.
D: Lord Rippon
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Lord Dalhousie ]
Remark:
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this policy, if an Indian ruler died without a natural male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British East India Company. This doctrine led to the annexation of several states, including Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur, and became one of the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
ID: REF-0136
LEVEL: A1
Who played an important role in bringing the Congress and the Muslim League together (Lucknow
Pact, 1916)?
A.
A: Dadabhai Naoroji
B.
B: Lokmanya Tilak
C.
C: M.A.Jinha
D.
D: Annie Besant
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lokmanya Tilak ]
Remark:
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak played an important role in bringing the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League together during the Lucknow Pact of 1916. The pact marked a historic moment of Hindu-Muslim unity, where both parties agreed to present joint constitutional demands to the British government for greater self-governance.
ID: REF-0137
LEVEL: A1
Where did the French establish their first factory in India?
A.
A: Pondicherry
B.
B: Musalipatam
C.
C: Surat
D.
D: Goa
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Surat ]
Remark:
The French established their first factory in India at Surat in 1668. Surat, located on the western coast, was an important trading port at that time. This marked the beginning of French commercial activities in India, which later expanded to places like Pondicherry, Chandernagore, and Karaikal.
ID: REF-0138
LEVEL: A1
The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river:
A.
A: Ravi
B.
B: Indus
C.
C: Beas
D.
D: Saraswati
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Ravi ]
Remark:
The site of Harappa is located on the banks of the river Ravi in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its planned city layout, advanced drainage system, and use of standardized bricks. The discovery of Harappa in the 1920s marked the beginning of In
ID: REF-0139
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following established the Mukti Mission in Pune?
A.
A: Pandita Ramabai
B.
B: Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C.
C: Savitribai Phule
D.
D: Jyotiba Phule
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Pandita Ramabai ]
Remark:
The Mukti Mission in Pune was established by Pandita Ramabai in 1889. It was founded to provide shelter, education, and vocational training to widows and destitute women. Pandita Ramabai, a pioneering social reformer and women’s rights activist, worked tirelessly for the upliftment and empowerment of women in India.
ID: REF-0140
LEVEL: A1
Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title "Raja" by:
A.
A: the British
B.
B: the Mughals
C.
C: the Hindus
D.
D: Indian Women
KEY: Correct Option: B [ the Mughals ]
Remark:
Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title “Raja” by the Mughal Emperor Akbar II in 1831. He was sent as an ambassador to England to represent the Mughal emperor’s interests before the British government. The title recognized his intellect, reformist zeal, and contribution to social and educational progress in India.
ID: REF-0141
LEVEL: A1
Who was the founder of "The Independent Labour Party" in India?
A.
A: Mahatma Gandhi
B.
B: Dr. B. R Ambedkar
C.
C: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D.
D: Jawaharlal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Dr. B. R Ambedkar ]
Remark:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936. The party aimed to represent the interests of the working class, peasants, and the depressed classes. It opposed caste-based discrimination and fought for social and economic justice, marking Ambedkar’s strong political advocacy for equality and workers’ rights in colonial India.
ID: REF-0142
LEVEL: A1
"History of British India" is written by:
A.
A: Charles Grant
B.
B: Alexander Duff
C.
C: E. Storrow
D.
D: James Mill
KEY: Correct Option: D [ James Mill ]
Remark:
The book “History of British India” was written by James Mill in 1817. It was a comprehensive account of India under British rule and played a significant role in shaping British policies toward India. Mill, who had never visited India, viewed Indian society from a Eurocentric perspective, often criticizing its traditions and culture.
ID: REF-0143
LEVEL: A1
The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on:
A.
A: December 4, 1826
B.
B: November 4, 1827
C.
C: November 4, 1828
D.
D: December 4, 1829
KEY: Correct Option: D [ December 4, 1829 ]
Remark:
The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on December 4, 1829. This social reform was enacted with the strong support of Raja Rammohan Roy, who campaigned against the inhuman custom. The abolition of Sati was a landmark step in promoting women’s rights and social justice in India.
ID: REF-0144
LEVEL: A1
Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as President of Congress in the year:
A.
A: 1938
B.
B: 1933
C.
C: 1928
D.
D: 1923
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1938 ]
Remark:
Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1938 at the Haripura Session. As president, he emphasized industrialization, self-reliance, and a more assertive approach toward independence. He was re-elected in 1939 at the Tripuri Session but later resigned due to ideological differences with the Gandhian faction.
ID: REF-0145
LEVEL: A1
Satara got annexed to East India Company by applying which policy?
A.
A: Principle of Adjudication
B.
B: Principle of Paramountcy
C.
C: Doctrine of Lapse
D.
D: Doctrine of Land
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Doctrine of Lapse ]
Remark:
Satara was annexed to the East India Company in 1848 by applying the Doctrine of Lapse policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if a ruler died without a natural male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British. The annexation of Satara was the first major application of this policy.
ID: REF-0146
LEVEL: A1
Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?
A.
A: Sethu Lakshmi Bhai
B.
B: Rudramadevi
C.
C: Rani Channamma
D.
D: Rani Lakshmi Bhai
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Rani Channamma ]
Remark:
Explanation: Rani Channamma of Kittur was one of the earliest female rulers to take up arms against the British. When the British tried to annex the State of Kittur under the Doctrine of Lapse, she led a strong armed rebellion in 1824. Her courageous resistance made her a symbol of early anti-British struggle, long before the Revolt of 1857.
ID: REF-0147
LEVEL: A1
Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?
A.
A: Lord Richardson
B.
B: Lord Hastings
C.
C: Lord Clive
D.
D: Lord Williamson
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord Hastings ]
Remark:
Explanation: Lord Hastings is credited with initiating the policy of ‘Paramountcy’ in India during his tenure as Governor-General (1813–1823). This policy asserted the supreme authority of the British over Indian princely states, compelling them to accept British dominance in political and military matters. It laid the foundation for expanding British control across the subcontinent.
ID: REF-0148
LEVEL: A1
After the battle of ________ in 1757, the British achieved political power in India
A.
A: Buxar
B.
B: Plassey
C.
C: Aliwal
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Plassey ]
Remark:
Explanation: After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British East India Company gained its first significant political control in India. The victory, led by Robert Clive against the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, marked the beginning of British political dominance. Plassey paved the way for further expansion and ultimately the establishment of British rule in India.
ID: REF-0149
LEVEL: A1
Who handed over the charge of Indian National Army to Netaji?
A.
A: Rashbehari Bose
B.
B: Mohan Singh
C.
C: Hardayal
D.
D: Mahendra Pratap
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rashbehari Bose ]
Remark:
Explanation: Rashbehari Bose handed over the leadership of the Indian National Army (INA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943. Rashbehari Bose had first organized the INA with the support of Japan, but he believed Netaji’s dynamic leadership and mass appeal would strengthen the movement. Under Netaji, the INA became a powerful force fighting for India’s independence.
ID: REF-0150
LEVEL: A1
Who founded All India Harijan Sangh?
A.
A: B R Ambedkar
B.
B: Gandhiji
C.
C: Jayprakash Narayan
D.
D: Raj Narayan
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Gandhiji ]
Remark:
Explanation: The All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 to work for the upliftment of the Depressed Classes, whom he called “Harijans” (children of God). The organization focused on education, sanitation, temple entry, and social equality to eliminate untouchability and promote social justice across India.
ID: REF-0151
LEVEL: A1
The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:
A.
A: Lord Clive's report
B.
B: Simon Commission
C.
C: Lord Curzon Commission
D.
D: Dimitrov Thesis
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Simon Commission ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935 was primarily based on the recommendations of the Simon Commission (1927). The Act introduced provincial autonomy, a federal structure (though never fully implemented), and expanded voting rights. It was the longest and most comprehensive constitutional act passed by the British for India and served as the basis for India’s governance until independence.
ID: REF-0152
LEVEL: A1
Who founded the Indian National Party in Berlin during 1914?
A.
A: Champakaraman Pillai
B.
B: Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
C: W.C. Banerjee
D.
D: Lala hardayal
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Champakaraman Pillai ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Indian National Party in Berlin was founded in 1914 by Champakaraman Pillai. He was an Indian revolutionary who worked in Germany to mobilize international support for India’s independence during World War I. The party collaborated with other expatriate revolutionaries to challenge British rule from abroad.
ID: REF-0153
LEVEL: A1
The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:
A.
A: Gandhi and Nehru
B.
B: Nehru and Ambedkar
C.
C: Gandhi and Ambedkar
D.
D: Malaviya and Ambedkar
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Gandhi and Ambedkar ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It resolved the dispute created by the British Communal Award, which granted separate electorates to the Depressed Classes. Through the pact, separate electorates were replaced with reserved seats within the general electorate, ensuring political representation while maintaining social unity.
ID: REF-0154
LEVEL: A1
During Quit India Movement, 'Parallel Government' was constituted at:
A.
A: Ballia
B.
B: Varanasi
C.
C: Allahabad
D.
D: Lucknow
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Ballia ]
Remark:
Explanation: During the Quit India Movement of 1942, a ‘Parallel Government’ was established at Ballia in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chittu Pandey, often called the “Sher-e-Ballia.” The local administration was overthrown temporarily, showing strong public defiance against British rule. Similar parallel governments also appeared in Satara and Tamluk.
ID: REF-0155
LEVEL: A1
Which incident force Mahatma Gandhi to call for the suspension of the Non-Co-operation movement in 1922 ?
A.
A: Mob violence in Chauri chaura
B.
B: Jalianwalabagh massacre
C.
C: Chittangong Armoury Raid
D.
D: Foundation of the Swarajya Party
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Mob violence in Chauri chaura ]
Remark:
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi suspended the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 after the violent incident at Chauri Chaura in Uttar Pradesh. During a protest, a mob set fire to a police station, killing several policemen. Deeply committed to non-violence, Gandhi felt the movement had deviated from its peaceful path, leading him to call it off immediately.
ID: REF-0156
LEVEL: A1
the act of 1919 is known as:
A.
A: Rowlatt Act
B.
B: Morley Minto Act
C.
C: Mont Fort Act
D.
D: Simon Act
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rowlatt Act ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Act of 1919 is officially known as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms or the Mont-Ford Act. It introduced dyarchy in provincial governments, expanding limited self-government by dividing subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” categories. Although the Rowlatt Act was also passed in 1919, the term “Act of 1919” generally refers to the Mont-Ford Reforms that shaped India’s constitutional development.
ID: REF-0157
LEVEL: A1
Who was the founder-President of the Swaraj Party ?
A.
A: Motilal Nehru
B.
B: C. R. Das
C.
C: Rajendra Prasad
D.
D: Rajagopalachari
KEY: Correct Option: B [ C. R. Das ]
Remark:
Explanation: Chittaranjan Das, popularly known as C. R. Das, was the founder-President of the Swaraj Party, established in 1923 along with Motilal Nehru. The party aimed to enter legislative councils to resist British policies from within after the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended. C. R. Das served as its first president, playing a vital role in constitutional and political opposition to colonial rule.
ID: REF-0158
LEVEL: A1
The Non-cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in:
A.
A: 1916
B.
B: 1920
C.
C: 1923
D.
D: 1926
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1920 ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), the Khilafat issue, and the overall repressive policies of the British. Gandhi urged Indians to boycott British goods, schools, courts, and titles, promoting swadeshi and self-reliance. It became the first mass nationwide movement led by Gandhi.
ID: REF-0159
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India?
A.
A: M. N. Roy
B.
B: Lala Hardayal
C.
C: Rashbehari Bose
D.
D: Subhas Chandra Bose
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Rashbehari Bose ]
Remark:
Explanation: Rashbehari Bose was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India. He laid the foundation of the Indian National Army (INA) in East Asia by organizing Indian soldiers and expatriates during World War II. Later, in 1943, he handed over the leadership of the INA to Subhas Chandra Bose, who further strengthened and expanded the force.
ID: REF-0160
LEVEL: A1
When was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' formed ?
A.
A: 1st October, 1939
B.
B: 10 August, 1940
C.
C: 11th May, 1941
D.
D: 1st September, 1942
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 1st September, 1942 ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was formally formed on 1st September 1942 in Singapore under the leadership of Rash Behari Bose. Later, in 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose took command and reorganized the INA into a stronger fighting force with the aim of liberating India from British rule.
ID: REF-0161
LEVEL: A1
Simon Commission was appointed for:
A.
A: Indian Constitutional Reforms
B.
B: Administrative Reforms
C.
C: Educational Reforms
D.
D: Jail Code Reforms
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Indian Constitutional Reforms ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 by the British government to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919, and suggest constitutional reforms for India. The commission had no Indian members, leading to nationwide protests with the slogan “Simon Go Back.” Its recommendations later influenced the Government of India Act of 1935.
ID: REF-0162
LEVEL: A1
Partition of Bengal was withdrawn in:
A.
A: 1905
B.
B: 1906
C.
C: 1911
D.
D: 1909
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1911 ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Partition of Bengal, imposed by Lord Curzon in 1905, was withdrawn in 1911 due to massive public protests and the strong Swadeshi Movement. The reversal was announced at the Delhi Durbar of 1911, where it was also declared that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
ID: REF-0163
LEVEL: A1
Indo-China War broke out in:
A.
A: 1952
B.
B: 1971
C.
C: 1962
D.
D: 2001
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1962 ]
Remark:
Explanation: The Indo-China War broke out in 1962 between India and China over border disputes, mainly in Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh (then NEFA). The conflict began in October 1962 and ended with a Chinese ceasefire. It exposed gaps in India’s defense preparedness and became a significant turning point in India’s security and foreign policy.
ID: REF-0164
LEVEL: A1
Who edited the journal 'Bande Mataram' in Paris ?
A.
A: Madame Cama
B.
B: Shyamaji Krishnavarma
C.
C: Lala Hardayal
D.
D: Bhupen Datta
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Madame Cama ]
Remark:
Explanation: The journal ‘Bande Mataram’ was edited in Paris by Madame Bhikaji Cama, a prominent Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter. Through this publication, she spread nationalist ideas and exposed British exploitation of India to the international community. Madame Cama also famously unfurled the first version of the Indian national flag at the Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907.
ID: REF-0165
LEVEL: A1
Who made an attempt on the life of Lord Hardinge in 1912 ?
A.
A: Rash bihari Bose
B.
B: Bhagat Singh
C.
C: Khudiram Bose
D.
D: Ajit Singh
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rash bihari Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0166
LEVEL: A1
Who was the last governor general of India ?
A.
A: Chakraborty Rajagopalachari
B.
B: Lord Mountbatten
C.
C: Rajendra Prasad
D.
D: Maulana Abul Kamal Azad
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Chakraborty Rajagopalachari ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0167
LEVEL: A1
Who founded the Gadar Party in San Francisco in the USA ?
A.
A: Lala Hardayal
B.
B: Ajit Singh
C.
C: Lala Lajpat Rai
D.
D: P. Mitra
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lala Hardayal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0168
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
A.
A: Abul Kalam Azad
B.
B: Syed Ahmed Khan
C.
C: Badruddin Tyabji
D.
D: Fazlul Haq
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Badruddin Tyabji ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0169
LEVEL: A1
Which book depicts the plight of Indigo Cultivators?
A.
A: Dinabandhu
B.
B: Neel Darpan
C.
C: Neel Darshan
D.
D: Anandamath
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Neel Darpan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0170
LEVEL: A1
The First Factory Act (1881) was passed by:
A.
A: Lord Curzon
B.
B: Lord Wellesley
C.
C: Lord Cornwallis
D.
D: Lord Ripon
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lord Ripon ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0171
LEVEL: A1
The tribal rebellion against the British Known as Ulgulan was organised by
A.
A: Korra Mallya
B.
B: Ranade
C.
C: Birsa Munda
D.
D: Konda Dora
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Birsa Munda ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0172
LEVEL: A1
In which year was passed the Congress resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy ?
A.
A: 1940
B.
B: 1931
C.
C: 1921
D.
D: 1935
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1931 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0173
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was the founder of Khudai Khidmatgar Organisation ?
A.
A: Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
B.
B: Abdul Rab Nishtar
C.
C: Shaukatullah Ansari
D.
D: Khan Abdul Quayumkhan
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0174
LEVEL: A1
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Batukeshwar Dutta were hanged to death in relation to
A.
A: Lahore Conspiracy case
B.
B: Merut Conspiracy case
C.
C: Nasik Conspiracy case
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lahore Conspiracy case ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0175
LEVEL: A1
Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Congress ?
A.
A: As it did not include any representative of the Congress.
B.
B: As it included a member of the Muslim League.
C.
C: As it negated the claim of the Indians to determine their own constitution.
D.
D: As it was appointed one year before.
KEY: Correct Option: A [ As it did not include any representative of the Congress. ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0176
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following attended the first session of the Round Table Conference ?
A.
A: Tej Bahadur Sapru
B.
B: M. K. Gandhi
C.
C: Abul Kalam Azad
D.
D: S. C. Bose
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Tej Bahadur Sapru ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0177
LEVEL: A1
The Congress President who conducted negotiation with Cripps in 1942 and Wavell at the Shimla Conference was
A.
A: Abul Kalam Azad
B.
B: Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
C: J. B. Kripalani
D.
D: C. Rajagopalachari
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Abul Kalam Azad ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0178
LEVEL: A1
What proposals were made in the 'August Offer' ?
A.
A: Complete independence of India gradually
B.
B: Dominion Status
C.
C: Provincial autonomy
D.
D: Representative government at the centre
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Dominion Status ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0179
LEVEL: A1
Who of the following refused to allow the
adopted son of Lakshmi Bai to succeed to the
throne after the death of her husband and
subsequently annexed the State?
A.
A: Lord Dalhousie
B.
B: Lord William Bentinck
C.
C: Lord Wellesley
D.
D: Lord Canning
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lord Dalhousie ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0180
LEVEL: A1
The Second Round Table Conference was held in
A.
A: 1932
B.
B: 1930
C.
C: 1931
D.
D: 1935
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1931 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0181
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was elected as the first President of the All-India Trade Union Congress?
A.
A: Vallabhbhai Patel
B.
B: Bipin Chandra Pal
C.
C: Motilal Nehru
D.
D: Lala Lajpat Rai
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lala Lajpat Rai
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0182
LEVEL: A1
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because
A.
A: Congress and Muslim League had differences
B.
B: Round Table Conference failed to satisfy
C.
C: Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal
D.
D: None of the statements a, b and c given above is correct in this context
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal
Award ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0183
LEVEL: A1
Who gave the 'Communal Award' in India?
A.
A: C. R. Attlee
B.
B: Ramsay Macdonald
C.
C: Stafford Cripps
D.
D: M. K. Gandhi
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Ramsay Macdonald ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0184
LEVEL: A1
In which congress session was the Quit
India Resolution ratified?
A.
A: 29th December 1929, Lahore
B.
B: December 1920, Nagpur
C.
C: 11th February, 1922
D.
D: 8th August 1942, Bombay
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 8th August 1942, Bombay ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0185
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following led the Sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?
A.
A: Kunwar Singh
B.
B: Tantia Tope
C.
C: Nana Sahib
D.
D: Laxmibai
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Nana Sahib ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0186
LEVEL: A1
Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission visited India?
A.
A: Irwin
B.
B: Chelmsford
C.
C: Wellington
D.
D: Reading
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Irwin ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0187
LEVEL: A1
Which is the correct chronological order of the following developments?
1. Cripps Mission
2. Gandhi-Irwin pact
3. Simon Commission
4. Partition of the country Choose the correct
order.
A.
A: 2, 1, 4, 3
B.
B: 3, 2, 1, 4
C.
C: 2, 1, 3, 4
D.
D: 1, 2, 3, 4
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 3, 2, 1, 4
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0188
LEVEL: A1
The Indian National Congress was founded by
A.
A: Annie Besant.
B.
B: W. C. Bannerjee
C.
C: A. O. Hume
D.
D: Mahatma Gandhi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ A. O. Hume ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0189
LEVEL: A1
Identify the state that was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse.
A.
A: Awadh
B.
B: Punjab
C.
C: Jhansi
D.
D: Mysore
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Jhansi ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0190
LEVEL: A1
Aruna Asaf Ali was connected with which one of the following movements as a woman organiser of underground activity?
A.
A: Civil Disobedience Movement
B.
B: Swadeshi Movement
C.
C: Non-cooperation Movement
D.
D: Quit India Movement
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Quit India Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0191
LEVEL: A1
'The Parliament of Religious' was held in
1893 in the city of
A.
A: San Francisco
B.
B: Chicago
C.
C: New York
D.
D: New York
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Chicago ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0192
LEVEL: A1
Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946?
A.
A: Defence
B.
B: External Affairs and Commonwealth
C.
C: Food and Agriculture
D.
D: None
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Food and Agriculture ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0193
LEVEL: A1
The first Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Gandhiji after the
A.
A: Arrival of Cripps' Mission in 1942
B.
B: Rowlatt Act of 1919
C.
C: Chauri Chaura incident in 1922
D.
D: Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0194
LEVEL: A1
On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yerwada Jail against
A.
A: communal riots in Calcutta
B.
B: communal Award of Ramsay Macdonald
C.
C: British repression of the satyagrahis
D.
D: violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact
KEY: Correct Option: B [ communal Award of Ramsay Macdonald ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0195
LEVEL: A1
In which of the following movements, did
Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger
A.
A: Ahmedabad Strike
B.
B: Non-cooperation Movement
C.
C: Rowlatt Satyagraha
D.
D: Bardoli Satyagraha
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Ahmedabad Strike ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0196
LEVEL: A1
In 1917, at Champaran, the government forced farmers to undertake
A.
A: hallow cultivation
B.
B: land ceiling.
C.
C: opium cultivation
D.
D: indigo cultivation
KEY: Correct Option: D [ indigo cultivation ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0197
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following was not founded by Dr B. R. Ambedkar?
A.
A: Depressed Classes Institute
B.
B: Peoples Education Society
C.
C: Deccan Education Society
D.
D: Samaj Samata Sangh
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Deccan Education Society ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0198
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in legislature?
A.
A: Govt of India Act 1935
B.
B: Indian Council Act 1909
C.
C: Indian Council Act 1919
D.
D: None of the above
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Indian Council Act 1909 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0199
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following events is not correctly matched?
A.
A: Liberation of Goa - 1961
B.
B: Indo-China War - 1962
C.
C: Death of Jawaharlal Nehru - 1966
D.
D: First General Elections - 1951-52
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Death of Jawaharlal Nehru - 1966 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0200
LEVEL: A1
In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up the Communist Party of India?
A.
A: H. K. Sardar
B.
B: M. C. Chagla
C.
C: M. N. Roy
D.
D: P. C. Joshi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ M. N. Roy ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0201
LEVEL: A1
The wrongly paired match among the following is
A.
A: Mahatma Gandhi - Dandi March
B.
B: Subhas Chandra Bose - Forward Block
C.
C: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan - Aligarh Muslim
D.
D: Mohammad Ali Jinnah - Khilafat Movement
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Mohammad Ali Jinnah - Khilafat Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0202
LEVEL: A1
The first great experiment of Gandhiji in
'Satyagraha' took place in
A.
A: South Africa
B.
B: Champaran
C.
C: Dandi
D.
D: Bardoli
KEY: Correct Option: A [ South Africa
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0203
LEVEL: A1
At which one of the following places was the Pakistan Resolution passed?
A.
A: Kanpur
B.
B: Dhaka
C.
C: Lahore
D.
D: Karachi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Lahore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0204
LEVEL: A1
The Moplah rebellion of 1921 broke out
in?
A.
A: Bengal
B.
B: Kerala
C.
C: Assam
D.
D: Punjab
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Kerala ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0205
LEVEL: A1
The 'Young India' was edited by
A.
A: Mahadev Desai
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi
C.
C: Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Acharya Vinoba Bhave
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Mahatma Gandhi
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0206
LEVEL: A1
Who was the author of the concept of Antyodaya?
A.
A: Sri Aurobindo
B.
B: Vinoba Bhave
C.
C: Mahatma Gandhi
D.
D: W C banerjee
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Vinoba Bhave ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0207
LEVEL: A1
In which city was the All India Muslim
League established in 1906?
A.
A: Aligarh
B.
B: Shimla
C.
C: Dhaka
D.
D: Karachi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Dhaka ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0208
LEVEL: A1
A public meeting was held on 13th April
1919 in Jallianwala Bagh to
A.
A: organise a hartal
B.
B: demand Swaraj
C.
C: protest against the Rowlatt Act
D.
D: protest against the arrest of popular leaders
KEY: Correct Option: D [ protest against the arrest of popular leaders
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0209
LEVEL: A1
Purna Swaraj Day was observed on
A.
A: 26th January, 1950
B.
B: 26th January, 1930
C.
C: 26th November, 1947
D.
D: 26th October, 1949
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 26th January, 1930 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0210
LEVEL: A1
The Quit India campaign was launched by
the National Congress after the failure of the
A.
A: Cripps Mission
B.
B: Simla Conference held at the instance of the
C.
C: Cabinet Mission
D.
D: none of the above
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Cripps Mission ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0211
LEVEL: A1
From where did Mahatma Gandhi start his
historic Dandi March?
A.
A: Dandi
B.
B: Champaran
C.
C: Chauri-Chaura
D.
D: Sabarmati Ashram
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Sabarmati Ashram ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0212
LEVEL: A1
On February 20, 1947, Prime Minister Attlee announced the British Government's decision to withdraw from India latest by
A.
A: June, 1948.
B.
B: August, 1948.
C.
C: January, 1948.
D.
D: August, 1947.
KEY: Correct Option: A [ June, 1948. ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0213
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following had constructed
the Red Fort in Delhi ?
A.
A: Akbar
B.
B: Shah Jahan
C.
C: Aurangzeb
D.
D: Jahangir
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Shah Jahan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0214
LEVEL: A1
Why did Gandhi start the Dandi March?
A.
A: To break the Salt Law.
B.
B: To boycott foreign goods.
C.
C: To demonstrate against the policies of the
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ To break the Salt Law. ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0215
LEVEL: A1
The year 1919 is associated with
A.
A: Chauri Chaura Incident
B.
B: Partition of Bengal
C.
C: Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy
D.
D: Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0216
LEVEL: A1
The Swadeshi movement was started because
A.
A: of de-industrialisation in India
B.
B: Lord Curzon divided Bengal
C.
C: the British massacred innocent people at
D.
D: the British government did not grant
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord Curzon divided Bengal
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0217
LEVEL: A1
Vande Mataram was first sung at the session of the Indian National Congress in
A.
A: 1892
B.
B: 1896
C.
C: 1886
D.
D: 1869
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1896 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0218
LEVEL: A1
The Widow Remarriage Act was passed
during the Governor-Generalship of:
A.
A: Lawrence
B.
B: Canning
C.
C: Bentinck
D.
D: Dalhousie
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Dalhousie ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0219
LEVEL: A1
The capital of India was shifted from
Calcutta to Delhi in the year
A.
A: 1911
B.
B: 1912
C.
C: 1920
D.
D: 1909
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1911 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0220
LEVEL: A1
Vande Mataram the national song was a part of
A.
A: Durgeshnandini
B.
B: Anand Math
C.
C: Kapalkundala
D.
D: Grihadaha
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Anand Math ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0221
LEVEL: A1
Which one of the following had presided over the Surat Session of Indian National Congress 1907?
A.
A: Rash Bihari Bose
B.
B: Dadabhai Naoroji
C.
C: Madan Mohan Malaviya
D.
D: Sir William Wedderburn
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rash Bihari Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0222
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first President of Indian National Congress?
A.
A: A O Hume
B.
B: Rash Bihari Bose
C.
C: W.C. Banerjee
D.
D: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
KEY: Correct Option: C [ W.C. Banerjee ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0223
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first Indian to become member of the British Parliament?
A.
A: Badruddin Tyabji
B.
B: Dadabhai Naoroji
C.
C: W.C. Banerjee
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Dadabhai Naoroji ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0224
LEVEL: A1
The system of separate electorates was introduced by the Act of
A.
A: 1909
B.
B: 1919
C.
C: 1935
D.
D: 1923
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1909 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0225
LEVEL: A1
The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by _____________ in Calcutta.
A.
A: Badruddin Tyabji
B.
B: V K Chiplunkar
C.
C: Anand Mohan Bose
D.
D: Sisir kumar ghosh
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Anand Mohan Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0226
LEVEL: A1
Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath
temple in 1026 AD?
A.
A: Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
B: Muhammad Gori
C.
C: Genghis khan
D.
D: Nadir shah
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Mahmud of Ghazni ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0227
LEVEL: A1
Which viceroy passed the famous Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act (1899) ?
A.
A: Lord Curzon
B.
B: Lord Minto
C.
C: Lord Dufferin
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lord Curzon ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0228
LEVEL: A1
Which one of the following News papers was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1903 at South Africa ?
A.
A: Harijan
B.
B: Indian Voice
C.
C: Indian Beat
D.
D: Indian Opinion
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Indian Opinion ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0229
LEVEL: A1
Due to the leadership and success in which one of the following did Vallabhbhai Patel get the title 'Sardar' ?
A.
A: Kheda Satyagrah
B.
B: Non cooperation Movement
C.
C: Bardoli Satyagrah
D.
D: Civil Disobedience Movement
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Bardoli Satyagrah ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0230
LEVEL: A1
The Radcliffe Commission was appointed
A.
A: to enquire into the Noakhali riots
B.
B: for delimitation of boundaries during partition
C.
C: to grant internal autonomy
D.
D: None of the above
KEY: Correct Option: B [ for delimitation of boundaries during partition ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0231
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following pairs is a mis-match ?
A.
A: The Indian Struggle - Subhas Chandra Bose
B.
B: My Experiments with truth - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
C.
C: The Discovery of India - Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Life Divine - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Life Divine - Bal Gangadhar Tilak ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0232
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following princely States did not sign the Instrument of Accession ?
A.
A: Junagadh
B.
B: Baroda
C.
C: Bikaner
D.
D: Jaipur
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Junagadh ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0233
LEVEL: A1
Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the famous Tirupati session of 1939?
A.
A: Subhas Chandra Bose
B.
B: Sarat Chandra Bose
C.
C: Parabhi Sitaramiya
D.
D: Rash Behari Bose
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Subhas Chandra Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0234
LEVEL: A1
In response to which of the following proposals was the 'Quit India Movement' launched ?
A.
A: Simon Commission Report
B.
B: Cripps Mission Proposal
C.
C: Cabinet Mission Plan
D.
D: Wavell Plan
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Cripps Mission Proposal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0235
LEVEL: A1
He was born in 1817.
He was knighted in 1888.
He founded the Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh.
He was a member of the Governor General's Executive Council.
Who was he?
A.
A: Badruddin Tyabji
B.
B: Aga Khan
C.
C: Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
D: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Syed Ahmed Khan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0236
LEVEL: A1
Which movement was also famous as 'August Kranti' movement ?
A.
A: Tebhaga
B.
B: Santhal
C.
C: Quit India
D.
D: Champaran Non-Cooperation
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Quit India ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0237
LEVEL: A1
Who, apart from Mrs. Annie Besant, also launched the Home Rule Movement ?
A.
A: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
B: Balwant Phadke
C.
C: Madan Mohan Malaviye
D.
D: Lala Hardayal
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Bal Gangadhar Tilak ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0238
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following statements regarding the Non-Cooperation Movement are correct ?
1. The Indian National Congress unanimously accepted the proposal of non-cooperation.
2. Before the launch of the movement, Gandhiji gave a notice to the Viceroy about the movement.
3. Lokmanya Tilak passed on the day the movement was launched.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A.
A: 1 and 2 only
B.
B: 2 and 3 only
C.
C: 1 and 3 only
D.
D: 1, 2 and 3
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 2 and 3 only ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0239
LEVEL: A1
Dayananda Saraswati was the founder of
A.
A: Brahmo Samaj
B.
B: Arya Samaj
C.
C: Theosophical Society
D.
D: Prarthana Samaj
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Arya Samaj ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0240
LEVEL: A1
Which Act provided for establishing a Public Service Commission for both the Union and each State ?
A.
A: Government of India Act, 1909
B.
B: Government of India Act, 1919
C.
C: Government of India Act, 1935
D.
D: Indian Independence Act, 1947
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Government of India Act, 1935 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0241
LEVEL: A1
The Mont-Ford proposals in British India were related to
A.
A: Constitutional Reforms
B.
B: Educational Reforms
C.
C: Police Administration Reforms
D.
D: Socio-economic Reforms
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Constitutional Reforms ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0242
LEVEL: A1
Why was Simon Commission opposed in India ?
A.
A: It proposed the partition of India
B.
B: There was no Indian member
C.
C: It denied the relief measures for Famine
D.
D: All the above
KEY: Correct Option: B [ There was no Indian member ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0243
LEVEL: A1
Name the movement started in 1906 as reaction against the proposal for partition of Bengal.
A.
A: Young Bengal movement
B.
B: Non-violence movement
C.
C: Khilafat movement
D.
D: Swadeshi movement
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Swadeshi movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0244
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was not a moderate leader ?
A.
A: Phiroze Shah Mehta
B.
B: Rash Behari Ghose
C.
C: Bipin Chandra Pal
D.
D: Womesh Chandra Banerjee
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Bipin Chandra Pal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0245
LEVEL: A1
Who was tried and hanged for an attempt to kill Mr. Kingsford, the Presidency Magistrate ?
A.
A: Khudiram Bose
B.
B: Hari Natu
C.
C: Prafulla Chaki
D.
D: Bina Das
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Khudiram Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0246
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following Acts was nicknamed as the 'Gagging Act'?
A.
A: Vernacular Press Act, 1878
B.
B: Factory Act, 1911
C.
C: Rowlatt Act, 1919
D.
D: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Vernacular Press Act, 1878 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0247
LEVEL: A1
Khudiram Bose was associated with
A.
A: Anushilan Samiti
B.
B: Bengal volunteers
C.
C: Jugantar Dal
D.
D: Mitra-Mela
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Jugantar Dal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0248
LEVEL: A1
In which year the Cabinet Mission arrived in India?
A.
A: 1946
B.
B: 1945
C.
C: 1944
D.
D: 1943
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1946 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0249
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first Viceroy of India?
A.
A: William Bentick
B.
B: Lord canning
C.
C: Lord Wellington
D.
D: warren hastings
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord canning ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0250
LEVEL: A1
Who started the first printed newspaper in India?
A.
A: Lord Clive
B.
B: J. A. Hickey
C.
C: Raja Rammohan Roy
D.
D: Jawaharlal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: B [ J. A. Hickey ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0251
LEVEL: A1
Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928?
A.
A: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi
C.
C: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Subhas Chandra Bose
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0252
LEVEL: A1
Gandhi Irwin Pact signed on ?
A.
A: 1930
B.
B: 1932
C.
C: 1929
D.
D: 1931
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 1931 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0253
LEVEL: A1
When was the National Council of Education established?
A.
A: 1906
B.
B: 1903
C.
C: 1904
D.
D: 1905
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1906 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0254
LEVEL: A1
The book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India was written by:
A.
A: Dadabhai Naoroji
B.
B: C. Gopalachari
C.
C: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
D: M. N. Roy
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Dadabhai Naoroji ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0255
LEVEL: A1
Who started the Aligarh Movement?
A.
A: Aga Khan
B.
B: Salimulla Khan
C.
C: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
D.
D: Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Sir Syed Ahmad Khan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0256
LEVEL: A1
Where did Swami Vivekananda attend the World Parliament of Religions?
A.
A: Chicago
B.
B: New York
C.
C: Washington
D.
D: Boston
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Chicago
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0257
LEVEL: A1
Who abolished dual government in Bengal?
A.
A: Sir John Shore
B.
B: Warren Hastings
C.
C: Lord Hastings
D.
D: Lord Cornwallis
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Warren Hastings ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0258
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first Indian to join the Civil Service in 1863?
A.
A: Surendra Nath Banerjee
B.
B: Romesh Chandra Dutta
C.
C: Satyendranath Tagore
D.
D: Biharilal Gupta
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Satyendranath Tagore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0259
LEVEL: A1
Who came to be known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'?
A.
A: Justice Ranade
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi
C.
C: Rabindranath Tagore
D.
D: Dadabhai Naoroji
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Dadabhai Naoroji
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0260
LEVEL: A1
Who wrote Hind Swaraj ?
A.
A: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
B: Vinoba Bhave
C.
C: Chandra Sekhar Azad
D.
D: M. K. Gandhi
KEY: Correct Option: D [ M. K. Gandhi
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0261
LEVEL: A1
Who was the Prime Minister of England when India got:
A.
A: Earl Mountbatten
B.
B: Winston Churchill
C.
C: Lord Irwin
D.
D: Lord Attlee
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lord Attlee ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0262
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission?
A.
A: P. Lawrence
B.
B: Anthony Eden
C.
C: Stafford Cripps
D.
D: A. V. Alexander
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Anthony Eden ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0263
LEVEL: A1
The Poona Pact aimed at:
A.
A: Hindu-Muslim unity
B.
B: representation of lower castes
C.
C: privileges of the princes
D.
D: review of the working of dyarchy
KEY: Correct Option: B [ representation of lower castes ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0264
LEVEL: A1
Rabindranath Tagore gave up his Knighthood because of:
A.
A: Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
B: brutal suppression of Civil Disobedience Movement
C.
C: execution of Bhagat Singh
D.
D: Chauri Chaura incident
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Jallianwala Bagh tragedy ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0265
LEVEL: A1
Where did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occur:
A.
A: Jalandhar
B.
B: Amritsar
C.
C: Ludhiana
D.
D: Hoshiarpur
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Amritsar ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0266
LEVEL: A1
The resolution of Purna Swaraj was adopted in:
A.
A: Lahore Session, 1929
B.
B: Calcutta Session, 1933
C.
C: Lucknow Session, 1936
D.
D: Tripuri Session, 1939
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lahore Session, 1929 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0267
LEVEL: A1
Where in 1943 was the Azad Hind Fauz organized?
A.
A: Mandalay
B.
B: Singapore
C.
C: Midnapur
D.
D: Kualalampur
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Singapore
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0268
LEVEL: A1
Who said, 'India is not one but two nations'?
A.
A: Mohammad Iqbal
B.
B: Mohammad Ali Jinnah
C.
C: Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
D: Maulana Abul Kalam
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Mohammad Iqbal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0269
LEVEL: A1
When was the Non-Cooperation Movement suspended?
A.
A: 1920
B.
B: 1922
C.
C: 1930
D.
D: 1942
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1922 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0270
LEVEL: A1
After leaving the Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose organized the Forward Bloc in:
A.
A: 1936
B.
B: 1937
C.
C: 1939
D.
D: 1941
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1939 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0271
LEVEL: A1
From where did the Quit India Movement begin?
A.
A: Nagpur
B.
B: Delhi
C.
C: Calcutta
D.
D: Bombay
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Bombay ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0272
LEVEL: A1
Which among the following great revolutionaries was the brain behind in 'Chittagong Armoury Raid'?
A.
A: Ganesh Ghosh
B.
B: Chandrashekhar Azad
C.
C: Surya Sen
D.
D: Lala Hardayal
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Surya Sen ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0273
LEVEL: A1
First Battle of Panipat was faught between:
A.
A: Babur and Lodi
B.
B: Akbar and Hemu
C.
C: Mughal and British
D.
D: Akbar and Lodi
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Babur and Lodi ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0274
LEVEL: A1
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy at:
A.
A: Royal Gorkha Rifle
B.
B: 34th Bengal Native Infantary
C.
C: Sikh Regiment
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 34th Bengal Native Infantary ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0275
LEVEL: A1
First Governor-General of pre-independent India was:
A.
A: William Bentinck
B.
B: Robert Clive
C.
C: Warren Hastings
D.
D: Sir Charles Metcalfe
KEY: Correct Option: A [ William Bentinck ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0276
LEVEL: A1
Who put an end to the system of Dual Government in Bengal ?
A.
A: Robert Clive
B.
B: Warren Hastings
C.
C: British Parliament
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Warren Hastings ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0277
LEVEL: A1
Mallik Kafur was General of:
A.
A: Firoz Shah Tughluq
B.
B: Chandragupta Maurya
C.
C: Bimbisar
D.
D: A1a-ud-din Khilji
KEY: Correct Option: D [ A1a-ud-din Khilji ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0278
LEVEL: A1
With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat ?
A.
A: Akbar
B.
B: Jahangir
C.
C: Shahjhan
D.
D: Aurangzeb
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Jahangir ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0279
LEVEL: A1
Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India ?
A.
A: James Ramsay Mac Donald
B.
B: Stanley Baldwin
C.
C: Neville chamberla
D.
D: Winston churchill
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Winston churchill ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0280
LEVEL: A1
Which one of the following began with Dandi March ?
A.
A: Home Rule Movement
B.
B: Non-Co-operation Movement
C.
C: Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
D: Quit India Movement
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Civil Disobedience Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0281
LEVEL: A1
When was Burma separated from India ?
A.
A: 1936
B.
B: 1937
C.
C: 1938
D.
D: 1939
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1937 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0282
LEVEL: A1
When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India ?
A.
A: 1492
B.
B: 1498
C.
C: 1496
D.
D: 1494
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1498 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0283
LEVEL: A1
What was the real name of Chanakya ?
A.
A: Bishnu Gupta
B.
B: Ramtanu Mishra
C.
C: Vishisht
D.
D: Kautilya
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Bishnu Gupta ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0284
LEVEL: A1
The RED Fort was built by:
A.
A: Akbar
B.
B: Jahangir
C.
C: Shahjhan
D.
D: Sher Shah
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Shahjhan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0285
LEVEL: A1
Ajatasatru was son of:
A.
A: Bimbisara
B.
B: Udayin
C.
C: Shisunaya
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Bimbisara ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0286
LEVEL: A1
Which is the largest site of Indus Valley Civilization ?
A.
A: Mohenjodaro
B.
B: Lothal
C.
C: Chanhudaro
D.
D: Dholavira
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Mohenjodaro ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0287
LEVEL: A1
Which dynasty built the Chariot temples at
Mahabalipuram ?
A.
A: Cholas
B.
B: Pallavas
C.
C: Pandyas
D.
D: Chalukyas
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Pallavas ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0288
LEVEL: A1
Who led a delegation to London to meet the
secretary of State Montagu to demand female franchise ?
A.
A: Madame Cama
B.
B: Annie Besant
C.
C: Sarojini Naidu
D.
D: Sarala Devi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Sarojini Naidu ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0289
LEVEL: A1
Who led the 'Rani of Jhansi' regiment of the
Indian National Army ?
A.
A: Rani Laxmibai
B.
B: Laxmi Sehgal
C.
C: Latika Ghosh
D.
D: Pritilata Wadeddar
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Laxmi Sehgal ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0290
LEVEL: A1
Mahatma Gandhi's remark of "a post dated cheque on a Crumbling Bank" was regarding the proposals of:
A.
A: Cabinet Mission
B.
B: Mountbatten Plan
C.
C: Simon Commission
D.
D: Cripps Mission
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Cripps Mission ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0291
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first President of the All India
Trade Union Congress ?
A.
A: Lala Lajpat Rai
B.
B: Bipin Chandra Pal
C.
C: Muzaffar Ahmed
D.
D: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lala Lajpat Rai ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0292
LEVEL: A1
The All India Muslim league was established on 30th December, 1906 by:
A.
A: Syed Ahmed
B.
B: Zaha Ullah
C.
C: Mohsin-ul-Mulk
D.
D: Nawab Salimullah
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Nawab Salimullah ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0293
LEVEL: A1
Which movement had to be withdrawn after the Chauri-Chaura incident ?
A.
A: Khilafat
B.
B: Moplah
C.
C: Non-cooperation
D.
D: Quit India
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Non-cooperation ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0294
LEVEL: A1
'Neel-darpan' by Dinabandhu Mitra portrays
the plight of:
A.
A: Bengali artisans
B.
B: Landless peasants
C.
C: Indigo farmer
D.
D: Mill workers
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Indigo farmer ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0295
LEVEL: A1
Where was the first conference of the Indian
National Congress held on 28th December, 1885 ?
A.
A: Poona
B.
B: Bombay
C.
C: Madras
D.
D: Calcutta
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Bombay ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0296
LEVEL: A1
Which famous revolutionary later turned into
Mahayogi ?
A.
A: Swami Dayananda Saraswati
B.
B: Aurobinda Ghose
C.
C: Acharya Narendra Dev
D.
D: None of the above.
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Aurobinda Ghose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0297
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following participated with Gandhiji in his Chamaparan Campaign ?
A.
A: Rajendra Prasad
B.
B: Vallabhbhai Patel
C.
C: Jarwaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Pattabhi Sitaramaiya
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rajendra Prasad ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0298
LEVEL: A1
How many delegates had participated in the first session of the Indian National Congress held in 1885 ?
A.
A: 60
B.
B: 68
C.
C: 72
D.
D: 80
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 72 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0299
LEVEL: A1
During which Movement did Mahatma Gandhi give the slogan of Do or Die ?
A.
A: Champaran Satyagraha
B.
B: Non-Cooperation Movement
C.
C: Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
D: Quit India Movement
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Quit India Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0300
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was hanged for his involvement in the Chittagong Armoury Raid?
A.
A: Surya Sen
B.
B: Ashfaqullah Khan
C.
C: Sachindra Nath Sanyal
D.
D: Ram Prasad Bismil
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Surya Sen ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0301
LEVEL: A1
Gandhiji started his Dandi March on:
A.
A: 12th March, 1930
B.
B: 10th March, 1930
C.
C: 5th March, 1930
D.
D: 6th April, 1930
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 12th March, 1930 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0302
LEVEL: A1
In which of its sessions did the Muslim League put forth for the first time its demand of Pakistan ?
A.
A: Lahore
B.
B: Karachi
C.
C: Sindh
D.
D: Aligarh
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lahore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0303
LEVEL: A1
Who introduced the Railways system in India ?
A.
A: Lord Dalhousie
B.
B: Lord Ripon
C.
C: Lord Lytton
D.
D: Lord Canning
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lord Dalhousie ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0304
LEVEL: A1
Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when India got independence ?
A.
A: J. B. Kripalani
B.
B: Purushottarn Das Tandon
C.
C: Pattabhi SitaramaYYa
D.
D: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
KEY: Correct Option: A [ J. B. Kripalani ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0305
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress ?
A.
A: Sarojini Naidu
B.
B: Annie Besant
C.
C: Vilaylakshmi Pandit
D.
D: Nellie SenguPta
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Annie Besant ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0306
LEVEL: A1
Indian National Congress had appointed a Committee to investigate into the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. The Chairman of this Committee was:
A.
A: Motilal Nehru
B.
B: Madan Mohan Malviya
C.
C: C. R. Das
D.
D: Mahatma Gandhi
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Motilal Nehru ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0307
LEVEL: A1
Arrange the following Governors General in chronological order. Give your answer with the help of code given below :
(a) Sir John Lawrence
(b) Lord
(c) Lord Mayo
(d) Lord Lytton
A.
A: (a), (c), (b), (d)
B.
B: (a), (b), (c), (d)
C.
C: (d), (a), (b), (c)
D.
D: (c), (b), (a), (d)
KEY: Correct Option: A [ (a), (c), (b), (d) ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0308
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following is called The Liberator of Newspapers of India ?
A.
A: Charles Metcalfe
B.
B: Lord Mayo
C.
C: Lord Ripon
D.
D: William Bentinck
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Charles Metcalfe ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0309
LEVEL: A1
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called Father of Indian Unrest by:
A.
A: Louis Fishcer
B.
B: William Wedderburn
C.
C: Yash Pal
D.
D: Valentine Chirol
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Valentine Chirol ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0310
LEVEL: A1
The book Bhawani Mandir was written by:
A.
A: Barindra Kumar Ghosh
B.
B: Aurobindo Ghosh
C.
C: Yash Pal
D.
D: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Aurobindo Ghosh
]
Remark:
ID: REF-0311
LEVEL: A1
Which Governor General annulled the partition of Bengal in 1911 ?
A.
A: Lord Hardinge
B.
B: Lord Amherst
C.
C: Lord Linlithgow
D.
D: Lord Curzon
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lord Hardinge ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0312
LEVEL: A1
The Forward Bloc was founded by:
A.
A: Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B: Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
C: Sardar Bhagat Singh
D.
D: Chandra Shekhar Azad
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Subhash Chandra Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0313
LEVEL: A1
Mahatma Gandhi was born at:
A.
A: Ahmedabad
B.
B: Bhuj
C.
C: Porbandar
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Porbandar ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0314
LEVEL: A1
After completing his Dandi March Gandhiji broke the Salt law on:
A.
A: 5th April, 1930
B.
B: 6th April, 1930
C.
C: 7th April, 1930
D.
D: 8th April, 1930
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 6th April, 1930 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0315
LEVEL: A1
On reaching India in February, 1928, Simon Commission first visited:
A.
A: Lahore
B.
B: Bombay
C.
C: Calcutta
D.
D: Lucknow
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Bombay ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0316
LEVEL: A1
Bombs were thrown in April, 1929 in the central Legislative Assembly Hall by:
A.
A: Bhagat Singh and Rajguru
B.
B: Bhagat Singh and Chandra Shekhar Azad
C.
C: Bhagat Singh and Batukeshrvar Dutt
D.
D: Bhagat Singh and Sukh Dev
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Bhagat Singh and Batukeshrvar Dutt ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0317
LEVEL: A1
Arya Samaj was founded in Bombay in 1875. Its headquarters was shifted in 1877 to:
A.
A: Lahore
B.
B: Calcutta
C.
C: Madras
D.
D: Amritsar
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lahore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0318
LEVEL: A1
The Revolt of 1857 was led in Bihar mainly by:
A.
A: Nana Saheb
B.
B: Ram Chandra Pandurang
C.
C: Maulvi Ahmed Ullah
D.
D: Kunwar Singh
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Kunwar Singh ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0319
LEVEL: A1
Two Boundary Commissions were constituted in 1947 for the division of Bengal and Punjab. The Chairman of both these commissions was:
A.
A: Lord Mountbatten
B.
B: Lord Wavell
C.
C: C. Rajagopalachari
D.
D: Cryil Radcliffe
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Cryil Radcliffe ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0320
LEVEL: A1
Under whose Chairmanship was the First Famine Commission constituted ?
A.
A: Richard Strachey
B.
B: Lord Mountbatten
C.
C: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
D.
D: James Lyall
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Richard Strachey ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0321
LEVEL: A1
In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed ?
A.
A: 1876
B.
B: 1877
C.
C: 1878
D.
D: 1880
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1878 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0322
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following is known as Liberator of the Press?
A.
A: Charles Metcalfe
B.
B: Lord Auckland
C.
C: Lord Amherst
D.
D: Lord Ripon
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Charles Metcalfe ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0323
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Second Round Table Conference took place in England ?
A.
A: Lord Irwin
B.
B: Lord Wellington
C.
C: Lord Linlithgow
D.
D: Lord Wavell
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord Wellington ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0324
LEVEL: A1
Who had said, Gandhi can die but not Gandhism ?
A.
A: Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
B: Rabindranath Tagore
C.
C: Louis Fischer
D.
D: Gandhi himself
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Gandhi himself ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0325
LEVEL: A1
Puna Pact between Gandhi and Ambedkar was signed in the year:
A.
A: 1930
B.
B: 1931
C.
C: 1932
D.
D: 1935
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1932 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0326
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission ?
A.
A: Penthick Lawrence
B.
B: Sir Stafford Cripps
C.
C: A. V. Alexander
D.
D: Lord Wavell
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lord Wavell ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0327
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was the provisional Chairman of the Constituent Assembly ?
A.
A: Dr. S. N. Sinha
B.
B: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
C: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D.
D: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Dr. S. N. Sinha ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0328
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following was not a member of the interim government formed by Jawharlal Nehru in 1946 ?
A.
A: Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
B: Sayyid Ali Zaheer
C.
C: Sardar Baldev Singh
D.
D: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0329
LEVEL: A1
Direct Action Day was observed by the Muslim League to press its demand for Pakistan on:
A.
A: 12th August, 1946
B.
B: 14th August, 1946
C.
C: 16th August, 1946
D.
D: 28th August, 1946
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 16th August, 1946 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0330
LEVEL: A1
Independence of India Act, 1947 was approved by the British Emperor on:
A.
A: 4th July, 1947
B.
B: 18th July, 1947
C.
C: 27th luly, 1947
D.
D: 12th August, 1947
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 18th July, 1947 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0331
LEVEL: A1
Who was made the President of Indian National Congress when Subhas Chandra Bose resigned due to differences with Gandhiji ?
A.
A: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
B.
B: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C.
C: J. B. Kripalani
D.
D: Purushottam Das Tandon
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Dr. Rajendra Prasad ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0332
LEVEL: A1
Mrs. Annie Besant was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress. Which session of the Congress did she preside over ?
A.
A: Calcutta
B.
B: NagPur
C.
C: Madras
D.
D: Bombay
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Calcutta ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0333
LEVEL: A1
In which year did Lokmanya Tilak gave the slogan Swaraj is my birth right and
I will have it.
A.
A: 1914
B.
B: 1915
C.
C: 1916
D.
D: 1917
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1916 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0334
LEVEL: A1
Who is known as the Father of local self-Government in India?
A.
A: Lord Bentinck
B.
B: Lord Dufferin
C.
C: Lord Ripon
D.
D: Lord Lytton
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Lord Ripon ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0335
LEVEL: A1
The only AICC session Gandhiji presided was held at:
A.
A: Calcutta
B.
B: Lahore
C.
C: Belgaum
D.
D: Madras
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Belgaum ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0336
LEVEL: A1
Who gave the slogan Back to the Vedas?
A.
A: Dayanand Saraswati
B.
B: Guru Nanank Dev Ji
C.
C: Swami Vivekananda
D.
D: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Dayanand Saraswati ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0337
LEVEL: A1
Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
A.
A: Sukumar Dutt
B.
B: Madan Mohan Malvia
C.
C: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
D: Motilal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Madan Mohan Malvia ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0338
LEVEL: A1
General Dyer, who was responsible for Jallianwalan Bagh massacre, was shot dead by?
A.
A: Hasrat Mohini
B.
B: Vir Savarkar
C.
C: Udham Singh
D.
D: Jatin Das
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Udham Singh ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0339
LEVEL: A1
During the period of which Governor General / Viceroy was the Indian Civil Service introduced?
A.
A: Dalhousie
B.
B: Curzon
C.
C: Bentick
D.
D: Cornwallis
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Cornwallis ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0340
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following movements truly reflected the spirit of Hindu-Muslim unity :
A.
A: Khilafat Movement
B.
B: Swadeshi Movement
C.
C: Civil Disobedience Movement
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Khilafat Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0341
LEVEL: A1
The Title given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered as a protest against Jallianwala bagh massacre:
A.
A: Hind Kesari
B.
B: Kaiser-e-Hind
C.
C: Rai Bahadur
D.
D: Knight
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Kaiser-e-Hind ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0342
LEVEL: A1
The famous Kushan ruler was:
A.
A: Kanishka
B.
B: Pulukesin
C.
C: Pushyamita
D.
D: Bimbisara
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Kanishka ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0343
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following pair is not properly matched?
A) Jallianwala Massacre - 1919
B) Mahatma Gandhi assassination - 1948
C) Tashkent Agreement - 1966
D) India first exploded nuclear device - 1975
A.
A: Jallianwala Massacre - 1919
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi assassination - 1948
C.
C: Tashkent Agreement - 1966
D.
D: India first exploded nuclear device - 1975
KEY: Correct Option: D [ India first exploded nuclear device - 1975 ]
Remark:
India first exploded nuclear device on 18 May 1974.
ID: REF-0344
LEVEL: A1
Jama Masjid was build during the reign of:
A.
A: Shahjahan
B.
B: Sher Shah Suri
C.
C: Ala-ud-din-Khilji
D.
D: Aurangjeb
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Shahjahan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0345
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following is the oldest Veda ?
A.
A: Atharvaveda
B.
B: Samaveda
C.
C: Rigveda
D.
D: Yajurveda
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Rigveda ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0346
LEVEL: A1
Lothal is a part of excavation site of which civilization ?
A.
A: Vedic Aryans
B.
B: Indus Valley
C.
C: Sumerians
D.
D: Mesopotamians
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Indus Valley ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0347
LEVEL: A1
Who was the main inspirer of the Young Bengal Movement ?
A.
A: Raja Rammohan Roy
B.
B: Henry Derozio
C.
C: Debendranath Thakur
D.
D: David Hare
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Henry Derozio ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0348
LEVEL: A1
The National Anthem of India was written by :
A.
A: Dwijendra Lal Roy
B.
B: Rajani Kanta Sen
C.
C: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D.
D: Rabindranath Tagore
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Rabindranath Tagore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0349
LEVEL: A1
The last British Governor General of India was :
A.
A: Lord Canning
B.
B: Lord Ripon
C.
C: Lord Mountbatten
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Lord Mountbatten ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0350
LEVEL: A1
The Lahore Resolution of 1940 is important in the history of Muslim League because here the :
(A) Pakistan resolution was adopted
(B) Resolution for 'Direct action' was adopted
(C) 'Communal Award' was announced
(D) 'Two-nation' theory was announced
A.
A: Pakistan resolution was adopted
B.
B: Resolution for 'Direct action' was adopted
C.
C: 'Communal Award' was announced
D.
D: 'Two-nation' theory was announced
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Pakistan resolution was adopted ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0351
LEVEL: A1
All India Trade Union Congress was established in :
A.
A: 1920
B.
B: 1924
C.
C: 1925
D.
D: 1930
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1920 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0352
LEVEL: A1
The rating of Royal Indian Navy (RIN) rose in open mutiny in :
A.
A: 1946
B.
B: 1945
C.
C: 1943
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1946 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0353
LEVEL: A1
Netaji inaugurated the Government of Free India in 1943 at :
A.
A: Japan
B.
B: Burma
C.
C: Kabul
D.
D: Singapore
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Singapore ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0354
LEVEL: A1
The Anglicists wanted to promote :
A.
A: Western education
B.
B: Indigenous system of education
C.
C: Indian vernacular languages
D.
D: Indian classical languages
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Western education ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0355
LEVEL: A1
Rabindranath Tagore gave up his Knight-hood in protest against the :
A.
A: Rowlatt Act
B.
B: Jallianwala Bagh incident
C.
C: Partition of Bengal Proposal
D.
D: Formation of All India Muslim League
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Jallianwala Bagh incident ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0356
LEVEL: A1
The name of Pritilata Waddadar is associated with :
A.
A: Quit India movement
B.
B: Meerat Conspiracy case
C.
C: Attack on Writers building
D.
D: Chittagong youth revolt (1930-1934)
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Chittagong youth revolt (1930-1934) ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0357
LEVEL: A1
Birsa was the name of the leader of :
A.
A: Indigo revolt
B.
B: Deccan riot
C.
C: Munda rebellion
D.
D: Moploh rebellion
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Munda rebellion ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0358
LEVEL: A1
Who was popularly known as 'Frontier Gandhi' ?
A.
A: Gopal Krishna Gokhle
B.
B: Abdullah Rasul
C.
C: Khan Abdul Guffar Khan
D.
D: Nawab Salimullah
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Khan Abdul Guffar Khan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0359
LEVEL: A1
Which one of the following indicates the correct chronological order of the national movements?
(A) Non-cooperation movement, Civil Disobedience movement, Quit India movement, Swadeshi movement.
(B) Quit India movement, Non-cooperation movement, Swadeshi movement, Civil disobedience movement.
(C) Swadeshi movement, Non-cooperation movement, Civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement.
(D) Civil disobedience movement, Swadeshi movement, Quit India movement, Non-cooperation movement.
A.
A: Non-cooperation movement, Civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement, Swadeshi movement.
B.
B: Quit India movement, Non-cooperation movement, Swadeshi movement, Civil disobedience movement.
C.
C: Swadeshi movement, Non-cooperation movement, Civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement.
D.
D: Civil disobedience movement, Swadeshi movement, Quit India movement, Non-cooperation movement.
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Swadeshi movement, Non-cooperation movement, Civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement. ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0360
LEVEL: A1
In the year 1912 the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to :
A.
A: Delhi
B.
B: Bombay
C.
C: Madras
D.
D: Kanpur
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Delhi ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0361
LEVEL: A1
The founder of Aligarh Anglo-oriental college was:
A.
A: Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan
B.
B: Theodore Beck
C.
C: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0362
LEVEL: A1
How was Lord Canning redesignated by the Queen's proclamation of 1858 after the Great Revolt of 1857 ?
A.
A: Governor General
B.
B: Viceroy
C.
C: Governor General of India
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Viceroy ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0363
LEVEL: A1
Enfield was the name of a :
A.
A: Place
B.
B: Monument
C.
C: Governor General
D.
D: Rifle
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Rifle ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0364
LEVEL: A1
Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a public sector undertaking of the Govt. of India, was established in 1901 during Swadeshi movements, by :
A.
A: Prafulla Chandra Roy
B.
B: Rabindranath Tagore
C.
C: Jagadish Chandra Basu
D.
D: Surendra Nath Banerjee
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Prafulla Chandra Roy ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0365
LEVEL: A1
'Do or die' was one of the most powerful slogans of India's freedom movement. Who gave it ?
A.
A: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi
C.
C: Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Subhash Chandra Bose
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Mahatma Gandhi ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0366
LEVEL: A1
Benaras Hindu University was founded by :
A.
A: Madan Mohan Malviya
B.
B: Matilal Nehru
C.
C: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
D: Gobinda Ballabh Panth
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Madan Mohan Malviya ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0367
LEVEL: A1
The Ain-i-Akbari was written by:
A.
A: Ibn Batuta
B.
B: Abul Fazl
C.
C: Birbal
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Abul Fazl ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0368
LEVEL: A1
Which is the correct chronological order of the following ?
P: Cripps Mission
Q: Gandhi -Irwin Pact
R: Simon Commission
S: Partition of the country
A.
A: PQRS
B.
B: RPQS
C.
C: RQPS
D.
D: PRQS
KEY: Correct Option: C [ RQPS ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0369
LEVEL: A1
Kings of which dynasty were described as 'Sons of God' ?
A.
A: Sakas
B.
B: Cholas
C.
C: Kushans
D.
D: Palas
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Kushans ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0370
LEVEL: A1
Gandhiji's 'Wardha Scheme' relates to:
A.
A: Providing basic education to every child
B.
B: Promoting swadeshi goods
C.
C: Alleviation of rural poverty
D.
D: Improving living standards of Harijans
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Providing basic education to every child ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0371
LEVEL: A1
Who was the first Indian to contest election to the British House of Commons ?
A.
A: W C Banerjee
B.
B: Surendra Nath Banerjee
C.
C: Rash Behari Bose
D.
D: Motilal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: A [ W C Banerjee ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0372
LEVEL: A1
Who first addressed Rabindranath Tagore as 'Gurudev' ?
A.
A: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
B: Mahatma Gandhi
C.
C: Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das
D.
D: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Mahatma Gandhi ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0373
LEVEL: A1
Name the first Governor-General of free India :
A.
A: C. Rajagopalachari
B.
B: Lord Mountbatten
C.
C: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord Mountbatten ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0374
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following Acts marked the end of British rule in India and made India free on 15th August, 1947 :
A.
A: The Goverment of India Act
B.
B: The Rawlatt Acts
C.
C: The Indian Independence Acts
D.
D: None of the above
KEY: Correct Option: C [ The Indian Independence Acts ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0375
LEVEL: A1
The Cabinet Mission, sent to India by the British Goverment, consistted of :
A.
A: Three members
B.
B: Five members
C.
C: Six members
D.
D: Two members
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Three members ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0376
LEVEL: A1
The first Independence day of British India was celebrated on :
A.
A: 25 February, 1928
B.
B: 23 January, 1929
C.
C: 26 January, 1930
D.
D: 14 August, 1947
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 26 January, 1930 ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0377
LEVEL: A1
The prominent leader, sacrificed his life while agitating against Simon Commission is:
A.
A: Batukeshwar Dutta
B.
B: Bahga Jatin
C.
C: Bhagat Singh
D.
D: Lala Lajpat rai
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lala Lajpat rai ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0378
LEVEL: A1
'Komagata Maru' was the name of a
A.
A: Place
B.
B: Rifle
C.
C: Movement
D.
D: Ship
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Ship ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0379
LEVEL: A1
The name of Matangini Hazra is associated with :
A.
A: Civil Disobedience Movement
B.
B: Swadeshi Movement
C.
C: Khilafat Movement
D.
D: Quit India Movement
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Swadeshi Movement ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0380
LEVEL: A1
The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn due to :
A.
A: Chauri Chaura incident
B.
B: Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
C.
C: Introduction of the Rawlatt Act
D.
D: Severe oppressive measure taken by the British Goverment
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Chauri Chaura incident ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0381
LEVEL: A1
Mahatma Gandhi was conferred the title of 'Father of Nation' by:
A.
A: Rabindranath Tagore
B.
B: Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
C: Subash Chandra Bose
D.
D: Sarojini Naidu
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Subash Chandra Bose ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0382
LEVEL: A1
The Ramakrishna Mission was founded in 1897 by :
A.
A: Sister Nivedita
B.
B: Swami Dayananda Swaraswati
C.
C: Swami Vivekananda
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Swami Vivekananda ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0383
LEVEL: A1
The pact brought unity between Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916 was :
A.
A: Poona Pactor
B.
B: Madras Pact
C.
C: Lahore Pact
D.
D: Lucknow Pact
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Lucknow Pact ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0384
LEVEL: A1
The name of Nawab Salimullah of Dacca is associated with the foundation of :
A.
A: Indian National Congress
B.
B: Muslim League
C.
C: Home Rule League
D.
D: Ghadar Party
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Muslim League ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0385
LEVEL: A1
The Moderate - Extremist split is known as :
A.
A: Lucknow split
B.
B: Surat split
C.
C: Kanpur split
D.
D: Lahore split
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Surat split ]
Remark:
ID: REF-0386
LEVEL: A1
In 1885 the Indian National Congress met at Bombay under the presidency of :
A.
A: Surrendranath Banerjee
B.
B: Gopal Krishna Gokhle
C.
C: Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
D: W. C. Banerjee
KEY: Correct Option: D [ W. C. Banerjee ]
Remark:
The Indian National Congress first met in 1885 at Bombay under the presidency of W. C. Banerjee. This historic session marked the beginning of organized national political activity in India. Seventy-two delegates attended, laying the foundation for a platform that later led the freedom movement.
ID: REF-0387
LEVEL: A1
Who was William Hunter ?
A.
A: Chairman of the Education Commission of 1882-83
B.
B: Chairman of the Education Commission of 1917-1919
C.
C: Chairman of the Education Commission of 1929
D.
D: Educational Advisor to the Goverment of India, appointed by the Central Advisory Board of Education, 1944.
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Chairman of the Education Commission of 1882-83 ]
Remark:
William Hunter was the Chairman of the Education Commission of 1882–83, also known as the Hunter Commission. It was appointed by Lord Ripon to evaluate the progress of education and recommend reforms. The Commission emphasized primary education, teacher training, and improving educational access, particularly in rural areas.
ID: REF-0388
LEVEL: A1
Lord Ripon assumed charge as Governor General of India in :
A.
A: 1880
B.
B: 1881
C.
C: 1883
D.
D: 1885
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1880 ]
Remark:
Lord Ripon assumed charge as the Governor-General of India in 1880. Known for his liberal policies, he introduced important reforms such as the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act and the Ilbert Bill proposal. His tenure is often remembered for promoting local self-government and supporting greater freedom for Indians.
ID: REF-0389
LEVEL: A1
Quit India Movement was declared by the Indian National Congress after the failure of the :
A.
A: Cripps Mission
B.
B: August offer
C.
C: Wavell plan
D.
D: None of the above
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Cripps Mission ]
Remark:
The Quit India Movement was declared by the Indian National Congress in August 1942 after the failure of the Cripps Mission. The mission, sent by the British government, offered limited self-governance, which the Congress rejected. This led to the call for “Do or Die,” urging immediate British withdrawal from India.
ID: REF-0390
LEVEL: A1
Who among the following initiated the formation of Azad-Hind-Fouz ?
A.
A: Subhas Chandra Bose
B.
B: Chittaranjan Das
C.
C: Rash Behari Bose
D.
D: Abid Hussain
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Rash Behari Bose ]
Remark:
The formation of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was first initiated by Rash Behari Bose. He laid the foundation by organizing Indian soldiers and expatriates in Japan during World War II. Later, Subhas Chandra Bose took command and reorganized the INA into a powerful force to fight for India’s independence.
ID: REF-0391
LEVEL: A1
'India Gate' was build in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in :
A.
A: The first World war
B.
B: The second World war
C.
C: Kargil war
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ The first World war ]
Remark:
India Gate was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, the monument bears the names of over 13,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives while serving in the British Indian Army. It stands as a national symbol of bravery and honor.
ID: REF-0392
LEVEL: A1
Who took away the Koh-i-noor diamond ?
A.
A: Nadir Shah
B.
B: Ghajini
C.
C: Karim Khan
D.
D: Ahmed Shah Durrani
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Nadir Shah ]
Remark:
Nadir Shah took away the Koh-i-Noor diamond after his invasion of India in 1739. During the sack of Delhi, he seized immense wealth including the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor, which became part of the Persian treasury. His plunder is considered one of the largest in history.
ID: REF-0393
LEVEL: A1
Who was the Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India ?
A.
A: Nasir-ud-din-Mahmud
B.
B: Sultan Zainul Abidin
C.
C: Feroz Shah Tughlaq
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Feroz Shah Tughlaq ]
Remark:
Feroz Shah Tughlaq was the Sultan of Delhi known for building the biggest network of canals in India during the medieval period. His extensive irrigation projects, including major canals from the Yamuna and Sutlej rivers, greatly improved agriculture and revenue. He is remembered as one of the most public-works-oriented rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.
ID: REF-0394
LEVEL: A1
Which was the first English ship that came to India ?
A.
A: Arakan Yoma
B.
B: Milpa
C.
C: Red Dragon
D.
D: Rampurva
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Red Dragon ]
Remark:
The first English ship that came to India was the Red Dragon, which arrived at Surat in 1608 under the command of Captain William Hawkins. This visit marked the beginning of formal trade relations between the English and India, eventually paving the way for the establishment of the East India Company’s trading centers.
ID: REF-0395
LEVEL: A1
The famous 'Chicago speech' was given by Swami Vivekananda in the year :
A.
A: 1891
B.
B: 1893
C.
C: 1895
D.
D: 1897
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1893 ]
Remark:
Swami Vivekananda delivered his famous Chicago speech in 1893 at the World’s Parliament of Religions. Beginning with the iconic words “Sisters and Brothers of America,” his address introduced Indian philosophy, Vedanta, and the ideal of religious tolerance to the Western world. The speech made him an international spiritual icon.
ID: REF-0396
LEVEL: A1
Lal Bahadur Shastri former Prime Minister of India died in :
A.
A: Paris
B.
B: London
C.
C: Tashkent
D.
D: Varanasi
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Tashkent ]
Remark:
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the former Prime Minister of India, died in Tashkent on 11 January 1966. He had gone there to sign the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan after the 1965 war. His sudden death, just hours after the agreement, remains one of the most discussed events in modern Indian history.
ID: REF-0397
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A.
A: Partition of Bengal -1908
B.
B: Quit India Movement -1942
C.
C: Chauri - Chaura Incident -1922
D.
D: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre -1919
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Partition of Bengal -1908 ]
Remark:
The pair that is not correctly matched is “Partition of Bengal – 1908.” The correct year of the Partition of Bengal is 1905, carried out by Lord Curzon. The other events are correctly matched: Quit India Movement in 1942, Chauri-Chaura incident in 1922, and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919.
ID: REF-0398
LEVEL: A1
French Revolution took place in the year :
A.
A: 1798
B.
B: 1787
C.
C: 1789
D.
D: 1776
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1789 ]
Remark:
The French Revolution began in 1789. It started with the financial crisis, social inequality, and resentment against the monarchy, leading to the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. The revolution introduced ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and greatly influenced political movements worldwide.
ID: REF-0399
LEVEL: A1
The practice of 'Sati Daha' was prohibited in India by :
A.
A: Lord Bentinck
B.
B: Lord Dalhousi
C.
C: Lord Cornwallis
D.
D: Lord Curzon
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lord Bentinck ]
Remark:
The practice of Sati was prohibited in India by Lord William Bentinck in 1829. With strong support from reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy, Bentinck declared Sati illegal and punishable by law. This landmark regulation marked a major step toward social reform and the protection of women’s rights in India.
ID: REF-0400
LEVEL: A1
Hieun-Tsang came to India during the reign of
A.
A: Kanishka
B.
B: Harshavardhana
C.
C: Asoke
D.
D: Chandragupta
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Harshavardhana ]
Remark:
Hiuen-Tsang came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana in the 7th century AD. He visited India to study Buddhist scriptures and spent many years travelling across the country. His detailed accounts describe Harsha’s administration, society, education centers like Nalanda, and the overall cultural life of India during that period.
ID: REF-0401
LEVEL: A1
Seleucus was the General of
A.
A: Chandragupta Mourya
B.
B: Dhana Nanda
C.
C: Alexander
D.
D: Vikramaditya
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Alexander ]
Remark:
Seleucus was a general of Alexander the Great. After Alexander’s death, he became one of the most powerful rulers among the Diadochi and established the Seleucid Empire. He later fought Chandragupta Maurya but eventually signed a treaty, giving territory in exchange for 500 war elephants.
ID: REF-0402
LEVEL: A1
The Pact signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar in 1932, for providing separate electorates for the depressed classes was :
A.
A: The Delhi Pact
B.
B: The Poona Pact
C.
C: The Lucknow Pact
D.
D: The Lahore Pact
KEY: Correct Option: B [ The Poona Pact ]
Remark:
The pact signed between Gandhiji and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1932 was the Poona Pact. It was an agreement to resolve the issue of separate electorates for the Depressed Classes. Instead of separate electorates, they agreed on reserved seats within the general electorate, ensuring greater political representation for the Depressed Classes while maintaining social unity.
ID: REF-0403
LEVEL: A1
The repressive Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed in 1882 by :
A.
A: Lord Lytton
B.
B: Lord Ripon
C.
C: Lord Hastings
D.
D: Lord Curzon
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Lord Ripon ]
Remark:
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878, introduced by Lord Lytton to restrict the freedom of Indian-language newspapers, was repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon. Ripon believed in liberal policies and supported freedom of expression. His decision ended the harsh censorship imposed on the Indian press and restored greater journalistic freedom.
ID: REF-0404
LEVEL: A1
The name of Sarojini Naidu is associated with :
A) Non-cooperation Movement.
B) Swadeshi Movement.
C) Civil disobedience Movement.
D) Quit India Movement
A.
A: Non-cooperation Movement
B.
B: Swadeshi Movement
C.
C: Civil disobedience Movement
D.
D: Quit India Movement
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Civil disobedience Movement ]
Remark:
Sarojini Naidu is closely associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement. She actively participated in the Salt Satyagraha in 1930 and even led the Dharasana Salt Raid after Gandhiji’s arrest. Her leadership and courage during this movement earned her national admiration. She also worked to inspire women across India to join the struggle for independence.
ID: REF-0405
LEVEL: A1
In which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for 'Complete Independence' adopted ?
A.
A: Lahore Congress session of 1929
B.
B: Haripura Congress session of 1938
C.
C: Tripuri Congress session of 1939
D.
D: Bombay Congress session of 1934
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Lahore Congress session of 1929 ]
Remark:
The demand for ‘Complete Independence’ (Purna Swaraj) was adopted in the Lahore Congress Session of 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru. This session marked a turning point in the freedom struggle, declaring that Indians would accept nothing less than full sovereignty. The historic decision led to the celebration of 26 January 1930 as the first Independence Day.
ID: REF-0406
LEVEL: A1
Who said 'You give me blood, and I will give you freedom' ?
A.
A: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
B: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
C: Capt. Shah Nawaz Khan
D.
D: Gurbaksh Singh Dhilon
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose ]
Remark:
The slogan “You give me blood, and I will give you freedom” was given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He used this powerful call to inspire Indians, especially the soldiers of the Indian National Army (INA), to fight courageously for India’s independence. The slogan became a symbol of patriotism and sacrifice.
ID: REF-0407
LEVEL: A1
When and where was the Tebhaga Movement started ?
A.
A: In 1945 in Bihar
B.
B: In 1944 in Uttar Pradesh
C.
C: In 1946 in Bengal
D.
D: In 1947 in Gujrat
KEY: Correct Option: C [ In 1946 in Bengal ]
Remark:
The Tebhaga Movement started in 1946 in Bengal. It was a major peasant struggle led mainly by sharecroppers (bargadars) who demanded two-thirds (tebhaga) of the crop instead of giving half to the landlords. Supported by the Kisan Sabha, the movement became a landmark in agrarian resistance and highlighted exploitation under the zamindari system.
ID: REF-0408
LEVEL: A1
Who was elected the president of Tripuri Congress session of 1939 ?
A.
A: Paltavi Sitaramaiya
B.
B: Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
C: Rash Bihari Bose
D.
D: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose ]
Remark:
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was elected the President of the Tripuri Congress Session in 1939. Despite strong opposition from the Gandhian group, he won against Pattabhi Sitaramayya, Gandhi’s preferred candidate. His re-election highlighted ideological differences within the Congress regarding strategies for achieving independence.
ID: REF-0409
LEVEL: A1
First elected President of the 'All India Kishan Sabha' was
A.
A: Sahajananda Saraswati
B.
B: N. G. Ranga
C.
C: Bankim Mukherjee
D.
D: None of them
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Sahajananda Saraswati ]
Remark:
Sahajananda Saraswati was the first elected President of the All India Kisan Sabha, formed in 1936 to champion farmers’ rights. A prominent peasant leader from Bihar, he worked to oppose zamindari oppression, fight for fair land rights, and mobilize peasants across India against exploitative agrarian policies.
ID: REF-0410
LEVEL: A1
Who is popularly known as 'Master da' ?
A.
A: Arobindo Ghosh
B.
B: Batukeswar Dutta
C.
C: Dinesh Gupta
D.
D: Surya Sen
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Surya Sen ]
Remark:
Surya Sen is popularly known as 'Master Da'. He was a prominent revolutionary leader from Bengal and the mastermind behind the Chittagong Armoury Raid of 1930. As a schoolteacher, he was affectionately called “Master Da” by his followers. His leadership, courage, and sacrifice made him an iconic figure in India’s freedom struggle.
ID: REF-0411
LEVEL: A1
Name the Revolutionary Society established by the Indians in America in 1913 against the British rule in India :
A.
A: Indian Independent League
B.
B: Indian National Army
C.
C: Gadhar Party
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Gadhar Party ]
Remark:
The revolutionary society formed by Indians in America in 1913 to fight British rule was the Gadhar Party. It was established by Indian immigrants, mainly Punjabi Sikhs, in San Francisco. The party aimed to inspire armed revolt against British rule and published the “Gadhar” newspaper to spread revolutionary ideas and mobilize support among Indians worldwide.
ID: REF-0412
LEVEL: A1
The name of Chitta Ranjan das is associated with :
A.
A: Indigo Revolt
B.
B: Meerut conspiracy case
C.
C: Formation of Swarajya Party
D.
D: The Cabinet Mission
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Formation of Swarajya Party ]
Remark:
Chitta Ranjan Das is closely associated with the formation of the Swarajya Party in 1923. Along with Motilal Nehru, he founded the party to enter legislative councils and obstruct colonial governance from within after the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended. C.R. Das served as its first president and played a key role in strengthening constitutional opposition to British rule.
ID: REF-0413
LEVEL: A1
The founder of 'Arya Samaj' was :
A.
A: Dayananda Saraswati
B.
B: Keshab Chandra Sen
C.
C: Mahadev Gobindra Ranade
D.
D: Debendranath Tagore
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Dayananda Saraswati ]
Remark:
Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875. He started this reform movement to purify Hinduism by returning to the teachings of the Vedas. Arya Samaj opposed idol worship, promoted women’s education, encouraged social reforms like widow remarriage, and emphasized equality. Dayananda’s motto “Back to the Vedas” inspired a strong revivalist and reformist spirit across India.
ID: REF-0414
LEVEL: A1
Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to M. K. Gandhi ?
A.
A: Rabindra Nath Tagore
B.
B: Subhas Chandra Bose
C.
C: Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
D: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Rabindra Nath Tagore ]
Remark:
The title “Mahatma” was given to M. K. Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore used this title to acknowledge Gandhi’s moral strength, simplicity, and his unique method of non-violent struggle. The term “Mahatma,” meaning “great soul,” soon became widely accepted as Gandhi emerged as the central figure of India’s freedom movement.
ID: REF-0415
LEVEL: A1
The founder of the Aligarh Anglo-oriental college was :
A.
A: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B.
B: Abdullah Rasul
C.
C: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
D: Abdul Kalam Azad
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Sir Syed Ahmed Khan ]
Remark:
The Aligarh Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875. His aim was to modernize Muslim education by introducing Western sciences along with traditional learning. The college later grew into the Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. Sir Syed’s efforts played a major role in promoting modern education and social reform among Indian Muslims.
ID: REF-0416
LEVEL: A1
Name the book of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee which contains the national song 'Bande Mataram'.
A.
A: Kapal Kundala
B.
B: Durgesh Nandini
C.
C: Ananda Math
D.
D: Rajsingha
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Ananda Math ]
Remark:
The national song "Bande Mataram" appears in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel Ananda Math, published in 1882. The song became a powerful source of inspiration during India’s freedom struggle, symbolizing patriotism and the spirit of resistance against colonial rule. Ananda Math depicts the story of Sanyasi rebels fighting British oppression.
ID: REF-0417
LEVEL: A1
Calcutta University was established in :
A.
A: 1857
B.
B: 1878
C.
C: 1880
D.
D: 1882
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1857 ]
Remark:
Calcutta University was established on 24 January 1857, making it one of the first modern universities in India. Founded during Lord Canning’s tenure and modeled on the University of London, it introduced a structured system of higher education with affiliated colleges and standardized examinations. The university later became a major center of learning, producing influential leaders, scientists, and thinkers who contributed significantly to India’s intellectual and nationalist movements.
ID: REF-0418
LEVEL: A1
The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown (British Govt.) by :
A.
A: The Goverment of India Act, 1858
B.
B: The Indian Council Act, 1861
C.
C: The Royal Title Act, 1876
D.
D: The Arms Acts, 1878
KEY: Correct Option: A [ The Goverment of India Act, 1858 ]
Remark:
The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858. This Act was passed after the Revolt of 1857, which exposed major failures in Company rule. Through this Act, the British government took direct control over India, abolished the Company’s authority, and created the post of Secretary of State for India to oversee governance. It marked the beginning of the British Raj and centralized administration under the Crown.
ID: REF-0419
LEVEL: A1
C Rajagopalachari was the
A.
A: Last Governor General of free India
B.
B: First Indian Governor General of free India
C.
C: Last Governor General of India
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ First Indian Governor General of free India ]
Remark:
C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of free India. He assumed office in 1948 after Lord Mountbatten and served until 1950. Rajaji was the only Indian to hold this position, marking the end of British-appointed Governor-Generals in India.
ID: REF-0420
LEVEL: A1
The Asiatic Society of was established in Calcutta by
A.
A: Warren Hasting
B.
B: Sir William Jones
C.
C: Raja Rammohan Roy
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Sir William Jones ]
Remark:
The Asiatic Society was established in Calcutta by Sir William Jones in 1784. It became an important institution for the study of Indian history, culture, literature, and languages, and played a key role in promoting Oriental research during the British period.
ID: REF-0421
LEVEL: A1
What forms the main theme of Ajanta Painting?
A.
A: Jataka Stories
B.
B: Panchatantra
C.
C: Stories of Ramayana
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Jataka Stories ]
Remark:
The main theme of the Ajanta paintings is the Jataka stories, which depict the previous lives of Gautama Buddha. These murals illustrate moral lessons, scenes of compassion, and events from Buddha’s earlier incarnations, showcasing the artistic excellence of ancient India.
ID: REF-0422
LEVEL: A1
Who transferred the capital of Bengal from Dhaka to Murshidabad?
A.
A: Siraj-ud-Daullah
B.
B: Mir Qasim
C.
C: Mir Jafar
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: D [ None of these ]
Remark:
The capital of Bengal was transferred from Dhaka to Murshidabad by Murshid Quli Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal. Since his name is not in the options, the correct choice is “None of these.” Siraj-ud-Daullah, Mir Jafar, and Mir Qasim ruled later and were not involved in shifting the capital.
ID: REF-0423
LEVEL: A1
Which of the following pairs is properly matched?
A.
A: Jallianwalabag Massacre - 1919
B.
B: Civil Disobedient Movement - 1920
C.
C: Partition of Bengal - 1908
D.
D: None of the above
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Jallianwalabag Massacre - 1919 ]
Remark:
The properly matched pair is Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – 1919. The tragic incident occurred on 13 April 1919, when British troops under General Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar. The other options are incorrect: the Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930, and the Partition of Bengal took place in 1905.
ID: REF-0424
LEVEL: A1
Fahien came to India during the reign of
A.
A: Harshavardhana
B.
B: Kanishka
C.
C: Chandragupta Vikramaditya
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Chandragupta Vikramaditya ]
Remark:
Fa-Hien came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, of the Gupta Empire. He visited around 399–412 AD to study Buddhist scriptures and observe monastic life. His travel accounts give valuable insights into India’s society, religion, and governance during the Gupta period.
ID: REF-0425
LEVEL: A1
'Quit India' movement started in
A.
A: August, 1942
B.
B: June, 1945
C.
C: April, 1930
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ August, 1942 ]
Remark:
The Quit India Movement started in August 1942. Launched by Mahatma Gandhi, it called for an immediate end to British rule in India. The slogan “Do or Die” inspired mass protests, strikes, and civil disobedience across the country, marking one of the most intense phases of the freedom struggle.
ID: REF-0426
LEVEL: A1
Who was the Prime Minister of England at the time of
India's Independence?
A.
A: Sir Winston Churchill
B.
B: Winston Churchill
C.
C: Ramsay MacDonald
D.
D: Clement Attlee
KEY: Correct Option: D [ Clement Attlee ]
Remark:
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of England when India gained independence in 1947. His government took the crucial decision to grant freedom to India and oversaw the process of partition and transfer of power from British rule to Indian leaders.
ID: REF-0427
LEVEL: A1
When was the British East India Company
formed ?
A.
A: 1600
B.
B: 1650
C.
C: 1770
D.
D: 1700
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 31 December, 1600 ]
Remark:
The British East India Company was formed in 1600 by a royal charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. It was initially established to carry out trade with the East but gradually became a powerful political force in India, eventually leading to British colonial rule.
ID: REF-0428
LEVEL: A1
Sarnath is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage, because
A.
A: Gautama Buddha got enlightenment.
B.
B: Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80
C.
C: Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon here
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon here ]
Remark:
Sarnath is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site because Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment. This event, known as the “Dharmachakra Pravartan,” marks the beginning of his teaching journey and the foundation of the Buddhist Sangha.
ID: REF-0429
LEVEL: A1
When was the All India Muslim League formed ?
A.
A: 1905
B.
B: 1907
C.
C: 1906
D.
D: 1911
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 1906 ]
Remark:
The All India Muslim League was formed on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka. It was established to represent Muslim political interests and later played a significant role in the demand for a separate nation, which eventually led to the creation of Pakistan.
ID: REF-0430
LEVEL: A1
Fa-hien visited India in 4th century BC during the reign of
A.
A: Chandragupta Mourya
B.
B: Harshavardhana
C.
C: Bimbisara
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Chandragupta Mourya ]
Remark:
Fa-Hien visited India in the early 5th century AD during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) of the Gupta Empire. He came to study Buddhist texts and observe monastic life. His travel account gives valuable details about Gupta society, administration, and Buddhism. He did not visit India during Chandragupta Maurya’s time.
ID: REF-0431
LEVEL: A1
When did Alexander raid North India ?
A.
A: 327 BC
B.
B: 328 BC
C.
C: 326 BC
D.
D: 325 BC
KEY: Correct Option: C [ 326 BC ]
Remark:
Alexander raided North India in 326 BC during his campaign to expand his empire into the Indian subcontinent. He crossed the Indus River, fought the famous Battle of Hydaspes against King Porus, and advanced further before his army refused to continue. This marked the easternmost limit of his conquests.
ID: REF-0432
LEVEL: A1
The person who known as 'Iron Man' of India?
A.
A: Sardar Vallabbhai Patel
B.
B: Lala Lajpat Rai
C.
C: Ram Prasad Bismil
D.
D: Motilal Nehru
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Sardar Ballabbhai Patel ]
Remark:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’ for his firm leadership, strong willpower, and decisive role in unifying more than 560 princely states after independence. His efforts ensured the political integration of India, earning him this enduring title.
ID: REF-0433
LEVEL: A1
'Swaraj is my birth right' Who said this?
A.
A: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
B.
B: Balgangadhar Tilak
C.
C: Mahatma gandhi
D.
D: Sarojini Naidu
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Balgangadhar Tilak ]
Remark:
The slogan “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it” was given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. It became a powerful call for self-rule and inspired Indians to join the freedom struggle with renewed determination. Tilak’s words played a crucial role in strengthening the national movement.
ID: REF-0434
LEVEL: A1
In which year Britain was conquered by the Romans?
A.
A: 42 BC
B.
B: 43 AD
C.
C: 47 AD
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 43AD ]
Remark:
Britain was conquered by the Romans in 43 AD during the reign of Emperor Claudius. The Roman invasion established control over most of Britain, leading to the creation of the province of Britannia. This marked the beginning of major administrative, cultural, and infrastructural changes in the region.
ID: REF-0435
LEVEL: A1
Crimean war was fought between which countries?
A.
A: Russia and Iran
B.
B: Russia and Turkey
C.
C: Greece and Turkey
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: B [ Russia and Turkey ]
Remark:
The Crimean War (1853–1856) was mainly fought between Russia and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), later joined by Britain, France, and Sardinia in support of Turkey. The conflict began over disputes about religious rights and Russian expansion. It is known for the Siege of Sevastopol and the role of Florence Nightingale.
ID: REF-0436
LEVEL: A1
Rabindra Nath Tagore return honour to protest against Jalianwalabagh massacre.
A.
A: 30th May, 1919
B.
B: 13 April, 1919
C.
C: 14 April, 1919
D.
D: None of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ On 30th May, 1919 ]
Remark:
Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood on 30 May 1919 to protest the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He wrote a powerful letter to the Viceroy condemning the brutality and stating that such an honour had no meaning when innocent Indians were being killed. His act became a strong moral stand against British oppression.
ID: REF-0437
LEVEL: A1
who said Gandhi and Lord Irwin two Mahatma
A.
A: Subash
B.
B: Rajendra Prasad
C.
C: Sarojini Naidu
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Sarojini Naidu ]
Remark:
It was Sarojini Naidu who said “Gandhiji and Lord Irwin are two Mahatmas.” She used this phrase to highlight the mutual respect and calm dignity shown by both during the Gandhi-Irwin Pact negotiations in 1931. Her remark reflected the significance of their dialogue in easing political tensions.
ID: REF-0438
LEVEL: A1
who established Depressed class league?
A.
A: Gandhiji
B.
B: B R Ambedkar
C.
C: Nehru
D.
D: Subhash
KEY: Correct Option: B [ B R Ambedkar ]
Remark:
The Depressed Classes League was established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to organize and uplift the marginalized communities considered “Depressed Classes” under British rule. Through this league, Ambedkar worked to secure their political rights, social equality, and representation, laying the foundation for later Dalit movements.
ID: REF-0439
LEVEL: A1
Grand Trunk Road was built during the reign of ?
A.
A: Sher Shah
B.
B: Akbar
C.
C: Shahjahan
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: A [ Sher Shah ]
Remark:
The Grand Trunk Road was built during the reign of Sher Shah Suri. He renovated and extended the ancient route, making it one of the oldest and longest roads in Asia. Sher Shah introduced milestones, rest houses, and improved connectivity for trade and administration.
ID: REF-0440
LEVEL: A1
Netaji Subhash was born in the year
A.
A: 1897
B.
B: 1887
C.
C: 1869
D.
D: 1899
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 1897 ]
Remark:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born in 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha. He became one of India’s most dynamic freedom fighters, known for his bold leadership of the Indian National Army (INA) and his call “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom.” His early life and education shaped his strong nationalist ideals.
ID: REF-0441
LEVEL: A1
Tashkent Pact
A.
A: 10 January 1966
B.
B: 11 January 1965
C.
C: 10 February 1966
D.
D: 10 February 1965
KEY: Correct Option: A [ 10th January by Prime minister sri Lalbhadur Sastri in 1966. ]
Remark:
The Tashkent Pact was signed on 10 January 1966 between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war. It was mediated by the Soviet Union to restore peace and normalize relations. Under the pact, both countries agreed to withdraw forces to pre-war positions and resume diplomatic ties. It was a key step toward easing post-war tensions.
ID: REF-0442
LEVEL: A1
In which year was Khudiram hanged.
A.
A: 1905
B.
B: 1908
C.
C: 1911
D.
D: 1912
KEY: Correct Option: B [ 1908 ]
Remark:
Khudiram Bose, one of the youngest revolutionaries of India’s freedom struggle, was hanged in 1908. He was only 18 years old when he was executed for his involvement in the Muzaffarpur bomb case aimed at British officials. His martyrdom inspired many young Indians to join the freedom movement.
ID: REF-0443
LEVEL: A1
Mountbatten plan
A.
A: 4rd June 1947
B.
B: 3rd May 1947
C.
C: 5th January
D.
D: 3rd June 1947
KEY: Correct Option: D [ 3rd June 1947 (creation of Pakistan) ]
Remark:
The Mountbatten Plan, which outlined the partition of India and creation of India and Pakistan, was announced on 3rd June 1947. This plan proposed the transfer of power and allowed provinces to decide whether to join India or Pakistan. It formed the basis for the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
ID: REF-0444
LEVEL: A1
Whom did British Govt of India awarded 'Kaiser-I-Hind' on his birth day?
A.
A: Netaji
B.
B: Nehru
C.
C: Gandiji
D.
D: none of these
KEY: Correct Option: C [ Gandiji ]
Remark:
The British Government awarded Mahatma Gandhi the title ‘Kaiser-i-Hind’ on 2 October 1915, his birthday, in recognition of his humanitarian work in South Africa, especially during the Boer War and for improving public services. Gandhi later returned the award in 1920 as a protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and British repression, making it a symbolic act of resistance in India's freedom struggle.
ID: REF-0445
LEVEL: A1
When did Gandiji arrived India from South Africa?
A.
A: 15 August, 1917
B.
B: 9th January, 1915
C.
C: 10 March, 1915
D.
D: 26 January, 1915
KEY: Correct Option: B [ On 9th January, 1915 at the Apollo Bunder Bombay. ]
Remark:
Gandhiji arrived in India from South Africa on 9 January 1915. This day is now celebrated as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. His return marked the beginning of his active involvement in India’s freedom struggle, where he soon emerged as the central leader of the national movement.