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1. During the viceroyship of Lord Chlemsford which of the following events took place?
[A] Rowlatt Act
[B] Khilafat Movement
[C] Non-Cooperation Movement
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Lord Chlemsford (1916-1921): The enactment of the Government of India, 1919 (Montague-Chelmsfor Reforms) which introduced dyarchy in the provincess, Rowlatt Act also known as the “Black Act,” (1919), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919) and Non-Cooperation Movement were some of the important events in his period.
2. Who among the following personalities led the Wahabi movement?
[A] Manju Shah Fakir
[B] Abdul Wahab
[C] Shah Waliullah
[D] Syed Ahmed Barelvi
Correct Answer: D [Syed Ahmed Barelvi]
Notes:
The Wahabi Movement, which spanned from 1820 to 1870, was an Islamic revivalist initiative established by Syed Ahmed Barelvi from Rai Bareilly. His objective was to return Islam to its original form as practiced during the era of the Prophet. Barelvi drew inspiration from the doctrines of Abdul Wahab of Saudi Arabia and Shah Waliullah of Delhi. The movement aimed to rejuvenate and reclaim Muslim authority in India by challenging both the Sikhs and the British colonial powers.
3. Consider the following statements about the Indian National Association of Calcutta:
- It was founded by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose
- It was formed with a view to develop a strong public opinion on political question and to unite Indian people
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Indian National Association was established in Calcutta on July 26, 1876, by Surendranath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose. Its primary objective was to cultivate a robust public opinion regarding political issues and to foster unity among the Indian populace. Subsequently, the organization merged with the Indian National Congress.
4. When did the capital of India shift from Kolkata to New Delhi?
[A] 1951
[B] 1901
[C] 1911
[D] 1931
Correct Answer: C [1911]
Notes:
On December 12, 1911, at the Delhi Durbar, George V, the reigning Emperor of India, and his Consort, Queen Mary, declared the relocation of the capital of the Raj from Calcutta to Delhi. This announcement coincided with the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Viceroy’s residence in Coronation Park, Kingsway Camp.
5. Which city was captured from the British by local ruler Siraj-ud-Daula in 1756?
[A] Bombay
[B] Madras
[C] Delhi
[D] Calcutta
Correct Answer: D [Calcutta]
Notes:
Mirza Muhammad Siraj ud-Daulah, often referred to as Siraj ud-Daulah, served as the final independent Nawab of Bengal. His rule concluded with the advent of British East India Company governance in Bengal, which subsequently extended to much of South Asia. Siraj harbored animosity towards the British and, upon ascending to power in Bengal, launched an assault on Calcutta, seizing control of the city.
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, formally referred to as the Honourable East India Company or the British East India Company, and colloquially known as John Company, Company Bahadur, or simply The Company, was a joint-stock enterprise originating in England and later operating under British governance. Its establishment dates back to December 31, 1600.
7. Who among the following Governor Generals abolished the ‘Sati System’ in India?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Canning
[C] Lord Wiliam Bentinck
[D] Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer: C [Lord Wiliam Bentinck]
Notes:
The Bengal Sati Regulation which banned the Sati practice in all jurisdictions of British India was passed on December 4, 1829 by the then Governor-General Lord William Bentinck. This regulation, also known as Regulation XVII, made the practice of Sati (immolation of a Hindu widow on her deceased husband’s funeral pyre) illegal throughout British India.
8. Who led the extremists before the arrival of Gandhiji on the political scene for freedom struggle?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Dadabhai Naoroji
[C] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[D] Subhash Bose
Correct Answer: A [Bal Gangadhar Tilak]
Notes:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak led the extremists before the arrival of Gandhiji on the political scene for freedom struggle.
- The extremists believed in agitation, strikes and boycotts to force their demands
- Some nationalists led by Lokmanya Tilak agitated against the moderate behaviour of congress against British rule
- The main purpose was to enable the identification of intervention points or “pinch points”, at which counter-measures can be introduced
- The goal of extremist leaders was to make Indians to be self-reliant and to develop self-respect
- They asked people to become fearless and strong to come out of their sad condition
As their demand was much more radical as compared to Moderates, they were called Extremists
9. In which one of the following provinces was a Congress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?
[A] Bihar
[B] Madras
[C] Orissa
[D] Punjab
Correct Answer: D [Punjab]
Notes:
The Indian National Congress (INC) secured the most seats in the 1937 provincial elections across eight provinces: Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam, and Sindh. However, they could not establish a government in Punjab, as the Muslim League gained the highest number of seats there. The Muslim League then created a coalition government with the Unionist Party, which consisted of landlords and religious leaders. In Bengal, the INC also failed to form a government because the Krishak Praja Party, representing farmers, won the most seats. The Krishak Praja Party partnered with the Muslim League to form a coalition. In the remaining provinces, the INC successfully formed governments with the help of other parties.
10. The Dutch founded their first factory in which of the following places?
[A] Surat
[B] Cochin
[C] Masulipatnam
[D] Chinsura
Correct Answer: C [Masulipatnam]
Notes:
The First Dutch factory was set up in Masulipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) in the year 1605. Expansion of their trading centers create a threat to the Portuguese. After Masulipatnam, they established trading centers in other parts of India, including Pulicat, Surat, Bimilipatam, and Chinsura. They also established factories in Surat (1616), Bimlipatam (1641), Karaikal (1645), Chinsurah (1653), Baranagar, Kasimbazar (near Murshidabad), Balasore, Patna, Nagapatam (1658), and Cochin.
