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Question #1181

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The 'Delhi-Lahore Conspiracy Case' of 1931 is also known as?

A. Kakori Case

B. Bhagat Singh Case

C. Peshawar Case

D. Meerut Conspiracy

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Lahore Conspiracy Case, which led to the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, is sometimes referred to by that name.

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Question #1182

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The 'First Round Table Conference' (1930-31) was boycotted by the Congress but attended by many others. Who represented the Indian Liberal Party?

A. B. R. Ambedkar

B. Both A and C

C. Tej Bahadur Sapru

D. M. R. Jayakar

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tej Bahadur Sapru and M. R. Jayakar were prominent liberals who attended the Round Table Conferences.

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Question #1183

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Who among the following was known as the 'Indian Gladstone'?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Dadabhai Naoroji

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Surendranath Banerjee

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji was often referred to as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and sometimes likened to Gladstone for his liberal outlook and parliamentary style.

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Question #1184

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The 'Imperial Legislative Council' was created under which act?

A. Minto-Morley Reforms

B. Indian Councils Act, 1892

C. Government of India Act, 1858

D. Indian Councils Act, 1861

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 enlarged the Governor-General's Council for legislative purposes, creating the Imperial Legislative Council.

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Question #1185

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The 'Famine Code' developed after the 1880 Famine Commission was implemented under which Viceroy?

A. Lord Dufferin

B. Lord Lytton

C. Lord Curzon

D. Lord Ripon

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The first Famine Commission was appointed by Lord Ripon in 1880, and the Famine Code was formulated during his time to provide relief measures.

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Question #1186

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Who was the Viceroy of India during the 'Tirah Campaign' (1897-1898)?

A. Lord Curzon

B. Lord Dufferin

C. Lord Elgin II

D. Lord Lansdowne

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Tirah Campaign on the North-West Frontier was conducted during Lord Elgin II's viceroyalty.

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Question #1187

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The 'Keshab Chandra Sen' is associated with which Brahmo Samaj?

A. Both B and C

B. Brahmo Samaj of India

C. Sadharan Brahmo Samaj

D. Adi Brahmo Samaj

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Keshab Chandra Sen founded the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1866 after splitting from the Adi Brahmo Samaj. The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was formed later in 1878.

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Question #1188

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Who founded the 'Sadharan Brahmo Samaj'?

A. Debendranath Tagore

B. Shivnath Shastri and Anandamohan Bose

C. Keshab Chandra Sen

D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 1878, Shivnath Shastri, Anandamohan Bose, and others left Keshab's Samaj to form the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj.

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Question #1189

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The 'Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) was founded by which social reformer?

A. Chattampi Swamikal

B. Narayana Guru

C. Ayyankali

D. Mannathu Padmanabhan

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sree Narayana Guru founded the SNDP Yogam in 1903 to uplift the Ezhava community and promote social equality.

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Question #1190

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Who founded the 'Justice Party' (South Indian Liberal Federation) in 1916?

A. C. N. Annadurai

B. M. C. Rajah

C. T. M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetty

D. E. V. Ramasamy

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Justice Party was founded by T. M. Nair, P. Theagaraya Chetty, and others to promote non-Brahmin representation.

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Question #1191

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The 'All India Muslim League' was founded at a meeting in Dhaka in 1906 presided over by?

A. Both A and B

B. Aga Khan

C. Nawab Salimullah

D. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The meeting was presided over by Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk and Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka played a key role. The first session was in Karachi in 1907 presided by Adamjee Peerbhoy.

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Question #1192

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The 'Patriotic Association' of 1888 was formed to oppose the Congress. Who were its founders?

A. Theodore Beck and Badruddin Tyabji

B. Lord Dufferin and Syed Ahmad

C. A. O. Hume and Sir Syed

D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Raja Shiv Prasad

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Raja Shiv Prasad founded the United Indian Patriotic Association to counter the Congress.

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Question #1193

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The 'Indian National Social Conference' was founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade in which year?

A. 1900

B. 1885

C. 1887

D. 1895

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887, which met alongside the Congress to discuss social reforms.

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Question #1194

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Who is known as the 'Political Guru of Gandhi'?

A. Dadabhai Naoroji

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

D. Leo Tolstoy

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Gandhi considered Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political guru and was deeply influenced by his moderation and devotion to service.

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Question #1195

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The 'Cochin Legislative Council' was the first in India to pass a resolution demanding responsible government in which year?

A. 1946

B. 1924

C. 1938

D. 1942

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Cochin Legislative Council passed a resolution demanding responsible government in 1938, making it a pioneer among princely states.

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Question #1196

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The 'Independence of India Act 1947' received the royal assent on?

A. 18 July 1947

B. 3 June 1947

C. 15 August 1947

D. 14 August 1947

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament on 5 July 1947 and received royal assent on 18 July 1947.

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Question #1197

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Who was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh after independence?

A. Govind Ballabh Pant

B. Sucheta Kripalani

C. Sampurnanand

D. Chandra Bhanu Gupta

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Govind Ballabh Pant became the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1947 and served until 1954.

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Question #1198

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Who was the first Chief Minister of Madras Presidency (later Tamil Nadu) after independence?

A. C. Rajagopalachari

B. K. Kamaraj

C. M. Bhaktavatsalam

D. O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar was the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from 1947 to 1949.

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Question #1199

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The 'Hindi' became the official language of India under which article?

A. Article 343

B. Article 370

C. Article 356

D. Article 345

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Article 343 of the Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.

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Question #1200

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The 'First Education Minister of independent India' was?

A. Syama Prasad Mukherjee

B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

C. John Mathai

D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Minister of Education in independent India from 1947 to 1958.

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