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1. Who was the prominent Muslim reformer that strongly condemned the proposed decision by the British government in 1867 to alter the Perso-Arabic script of the official language to Devanagari, and endorse Hindi as the second official language?
[A] Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
[B] Nawab Abdul Latif
[C] Badruddin Tyabji
[D] Maulana Shibli Nomani
Correct Answer: A [Sir Syed Ahmed Khan]
Notes:
In 1867, the British administration suggested a transition from the Perso-Arabic script of the official language to Devanagari, alongside the introduction of Hindi as a secondary official language. This initiative was largely influenced by the advocacy of Hindu activists from the United Province and Bihar. However, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a prominent Muslim reformist, vehemently opposed this proposal. His opposition stemmed from the conviction that this alteration would undermine the status of Urdu, a language that was extensively utilized by the Muslim population in India during that period.
2. Kadam Singh led the revolt of 1857 in which of the following areas of modern states?
[A] Sikar, Rajasthan
[B] Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Mahendragarh, Haryana
[D] Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: B [Meerut, Uttar Pradesh ]
Notes:
Kadam Singh was a Gurjar leader who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Meerut region and declared himself as Raja of Parikshitgarh and Mawana. He led a group of Gurjars who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The Gurjars expelled the Company police and declared Kadam Singh their leader in Parikshitgarh near Meerut. The British regained control of the area in late July with the help of local Jats and the princely states.
3. In the Nagpur Session of 1920, who among the following Congress leaders moved the main resolution on Non-Cooperation Movement?
[A] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[B] Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das
[C] Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
[D] Lala Lajpat Rai
Correct Answer: B [Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]
Notes:
During the Congress session held in Nagpur in 1920, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das presented the principal resolution concerning the Non-Cooperation Movement. This movement encompassed several key actions, including the renunciation of titles, the boycott of educational institutions, judicial systems, and local councils, the rejection of foreign products, the encouragement of Hindu-Muslim unity, and a firm commitment to non-violence.
4. The All India Kisan Sabha was founded by whom in 1936?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] JB Kriplani
[D] Sahajanand Saraswati
Correct Answer: D [Sahajanand Saraswati]
Notes:
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati established the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on April 11, 1936, in Lucknow. This organization emerged as a significant peasant movement aimed at addressing the challenges faced by farmers across India, and it is also referred to as the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha. The primary objective of the AIKS was to safeguard peasants from economic exploitation. Swami Sahajanand served as the inaugural president of the Kisan Sabha. The formation of the AIKS took place during the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1936 and drew inspiration from the Kisan Sabha movement that originated in Bihar. Additionally, the AIKS functioned as the agrarian wing of the Communist Party of India.
5. Who among the following started the newspaper “Sudharak”?
[A] Bipin Chandra Paul
[B] Annie Besant
[C] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[D] Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Correct Answer: D [Gopal Ganesh Agarkar]
Notes:
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856-95) founded the newspaper Sudharak in 1888. Sudharak was a newspaper that was published in both English and Marathi. The name Sudharak translates to “reformer” in English. Agarkar was a social reformer and freedom fighter from Maharashtra. He was also the first editor of the newspaper Kesari. Agarkar’s. Agarkar was a supporter of individualism and opposed social practices like the caste system, child marriage, and making widows bald. He co-founded the New English School, Deccan Education Society, and Fergusson College. He was the Principal of Fergusson College until his death in 1895. He also founded and edited the newspaper Varhad Samachar in Akola. He and Lokmanya Tilak together started the English newspaper Maratha and the Marathi newspaper Kesari in 1881. He resigned from the editorship of Kesari due to differences with Tilak.
6. What was the name of the company founded in 1600 as a joint stock company, with the intention of trading in India?
[A] British India Company
[B] East India Company
[C] East Indian Trading Company
[D] British-Indian Trading Company
Correct Answer: B [East India Company]
Notes:
The East India Company, also known as the Honourable East India Company or the British East India Company and informally as John Company, Company Bahadur, or simply The Company, was an English and later British joint-stock company. It was founded on 31st December, 1600.
7. In which among the following historic sessions of Indian National Congress, the National Conference got merged in it?
[A] First Sesion
[B] Second Session
[C] Third Session
[D] Fourth Session
Correct Answer: B [Second Session]
Notes:
In the second session held in Calcutta in 1886.
8. Who introduced the ‘Civil Services’ in India?
[A] Lord Dalhousie
[B] Lord Curzon
[C] Lord Wellesley
[D] Lord Cornwallis
Correct Answer: D [Lord Cornwallis]
Notes:
The Civil Services was brought into existence by Lord Cornwallis. He is usually known as the Father of civil services in India. He had introduced the Covenanted Civil Services and the Uncovenanted Civil Services. The Covenanted Civil Services was created out of the Law of the Company.
9. Who among the following was responsible for the revival of Hinduism in the 19th century?
[A] Swami Dayanand
[B] Swami Vivekanand
[C] Guru Shankaracharya
[D] Raja Rammohan Roy
Correct Answer: B [Swami Vivekanand]
Notes:
Swami Vivekanand was responsible for the revival of Hinduism in the 19th century. A Hindu, according to Vivekananda, is one who believes in the authority of the Vedas, God, the cyclical order of creation, preservation and dissolution, the immortality of the atman and its innate purity and perfection, reincarnation and religion as realization.
10. What was the result of Chauri Chaura incident in 1922?
[A] Gandhiji started his Dandi March
[B] Gandhiji called off the no tax campaign
[C] Gandhiji withdrew his movement of non-cooperation
[D] Gandhiji went to-talk with the Viceroy, Lord Irwin
Correct Answer: C [Gandhiji withdrew his movement of non-cooperation]
Notes:
In Chauri Chaura, a peaceful demonstration was going on but it turned into violent and the police station was burnt down by the people. Gandhi thought that satyagrahis needed more tolerance and training for leading non-violent mass struggles so he decided to withdraw Non-Cooperation Movement.
