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1. Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the famous Tripuri Session of 1939 ?
[A] Acharya Narendra Deo
[B] Sarat Chandra Bose
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer: C [Subhash Chandra Bose]
Notes:
In 1939, during the Tripuri Session, Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected as the President of the Indian National Congress, beating Gandhi’s choice, Pattabhai Sitaramaiyya. He urged the Congress to give Britain a six-month deadline, saying that if it was not met, a nationwide campaign for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ should start. His warnings went unheeded, and attempts were made to reduce his power as President. Consequently, he resigned in April 1939 and in May 1939, he announced the formation of the Forward Bloc within the Congress.
2. Who was the chairman of the “Flag Committee”?
[A] B. R. Ambedkar
[B] J. B. Kriplani
[C] Hakim Ajmal Khan
[D] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer: D [Dr. Rajendra Prasad]
Notes:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad led the temporary committee on the National Flag in the constituent assembly. The Congress party’s flag was approved as the National Flag with some modifications on July 22, 1947. The new flag code of India allows people to display the flag every day, but it must be done with respect.
3.Who was the first President of All-India Muslim League?
[A] Nawab Salimullah Khan
[B] Khwaja Abdul Ghani
[C] M. Shamsher Ali
[D] Aga Khan III
Correct Answer: D [Aga Khan III]
Notes:
The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka. Among its founders were notable figures such as Khwaja Salimullah, Vikar-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Syed Nabiullah, Khan Bahadur Ghulam, Mustafa Chowdhury, and Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, also known as Aga Khan III. Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah served as the league’s inaugural permanent president.
4. Which among the following organizations was established and led by Latika Ghosh, during freedom struggle of India?
[A] Mahila Rashtriya Sangha
[B] Rashtriya Stree Sabha
[C] Nari Satyagraha Samiti
[D] Women’s association of Bengal
Correct Answer: A [Mahila Rashtriya Sangha]
Notes:
Latika Ghosh, the niece of Arubindo Ghosh, founded the Mahila Rashtriya Sangha (MRS) in Chittagong in 1928. The organization was established with the objective of empowering women to engage in political activism in the struggle for independence. The Mahila Rashtriya Sangha specifically aimed to unite women in opposition to the Simon Commission.
5. Who was the founder of Taayunni Movement (1839) in Dacca?
[A] Karamati Ali Jaunpur
[B] Haji Shariatullah
[C] Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
[D] Faridakot Ahmad
Correct Answer: A [Karamati Ali Jaunpur]
Notes:
The Taayunni Movement (1839) was founded by Karamati Ali Jaunpur in Dacca. The movement opposed the Faraizi movement and supported the British rule in India.
6. Who among the following leaders led the Ahom revolt against the British in 1828 AD?
[A] Raja Jagannath
[B] Alluri Sitaram Raju
[C] Gomdhar Konwar
[D] Govind Guru
Correct Answer: C [Gomdhar Konwar]
Notes:
The Ahom Rebellion of 1828 was a significant uprising that occurred in response to the annexation of Assam by the British East India Company, following the Treaty of Yandaboo. This annexation incited a revolt led by Gomdhar Konwar, a member of the Ahom royal family, who rallied the freedom-seeking populace against British rule. Despite their courageous efforts, the Ahoms were ultimately defeated in this conflict. In 1830, they attempted to rise again in pursuit of their independence; however, this effort also proved futile.
7. Who led the Rampa Rebellion (1922) against the British?
[A] Govind Guru
[B] Alluri Sitaram Raju
[C] Motilal Tejawat
[D] Rani Gaidiniliu
Correct Answer: B [Alluri Sitaram Raju]
Notes:
The Rampa Rebellion of 1922 was a significant tribal uprising led by Alluri Sita Rama Raju, aimed at opposing British colonial rule in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act in the Visakhapatnam region. This legislation imposed restrictions on the movement of tribal communities within forested areas, thereby hindering their traditional practices of Podu (shifting) cultivation and their access to forest resources such as firewood and toddy. The rebellion continued until May 7, 1924, when Alluri Sita Rama Raju was killed by British forces in Mampa village, marking a pivotal moment in the struggle against colonial oppression.
8. Who among the following was the leader of Satara in the Revolt of 1857?
[A] Rango Bapuji Gupte
[B] Sonaji Pant
[C] Annaji Phadnavis
[D] Mulbagal Swami
Correct Answer: A [Rango Bapuji Gupte]
Notes:
Rango Bapuji Gupte traveled to London to advocate for the case of his ruler, Raja Pratap Singh of Satara. However, upon his arrival, he underwent a significant transformation, emerging as a fervent rebel. Upon his return to India, he became a key figure in orchestrating the revolt of 1857. In secrecy, he collaborated with prominent leaders such as Nanasaheb Peshwa, Azimullah Khan, and Tantya Tope to establish armed organizations in regions including Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, and Belgaon. Unfortunately, their plans were uncovered, prompting the British to attempt his arrest. Gupte managed to evade capture and subsequently vanished without a trace. The circumstances surrounding the final moments of this notable revolutionary remain unknown.
9. Who drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?
[A] Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Subhash Chandra Bose
[D] Madan Mohan Malaviya
Correct Answer: A [Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]
Notes:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931. The session was presided by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
10. Who among the following Governor-Generals of India introduced the first Railway line in India?
[A] Lord Ellenborough
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Lord Elgin-I
[D] Lord Canning
Correct Answer: B [Lord Dalhousie]
Notes:
Reforms of Lord Dalhousie (1848-56): In 1853, he started the first railway line in India, which connected Bombay and Thane. He also set up the first telegraph line between Calcutta and Agra and created a modern postal system that covered the whole country, greatly improving communication.
