The 'Direct Action Day' was called by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Direct Action Day' was called by:

A. Congress

B. Communist Party

C. Muslim League

D. Hindu Mahasabha

Answer: Option C

It led to communal riots in 1946.

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Question #1 Report Error

Who was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India?

A. Lord Wavell

B. C. Rajagopalachari

C. Lord Mountbatten

D. Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten was appointed the first Governor-General of independent India in August 1947, serving until June 1948.

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Question #2 Report Error

The 'Indian Evidence Act' of 1872 was drafted by:

A. Lord Dalhousie

B. Lord Canning

C. Sir James Fitzjames Stephen

D. Lord Macaulay

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, a legal member of the Viceroy's council, drafted the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.

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Question #3 Report Error

The 'Anglo-Mysore Wars' were fought between the British and the rulers of Mysore. Who was the ruler during the Third Anglo-Mysore War?

A. Hyder Ali

B. Krishnaraja Wadiyar II

C. Tipu Sultan

D. Chamaraja Wadiyar

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1790-1792) was fought during Tipu Sultan's reign.

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