The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in London. Who was the Secretary of State for India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'First Round Table Conference' was held in London. Who was the Secretary of State for India?
A. William Wedgwood Benn
B. Lord Pethick-Lawrence
C. Sir Samuel Hoare
D. Lord Birkenhead
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
William Wedgwood Benn (later Viscount Stansgate) was the Secretary of State for India in the Labour government that convened the first RTC.

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The 'Secretary of State for India' was created by which act?
A. Pitt's India Act 1784
B. Regulating Act 1773
C. Government of India Act 1858
D. Indian Councils Act 1861

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858 abolished the East India Company and created the office of the Secretary of State for India, who was a member of the British Cabinet and responsible for Indian affairs.

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The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) passed the resolution for:
A. Dominion Status
B. Federation of India
C. Partition of India
D. Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Lahore Session of the INC in 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, passed the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' or complete independence. It also declared January 26, 1930, as the first Independence Day.

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Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to Gandhi?
A. Subhas Chandra Bose
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Rabindranath Tagore

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore is said to have first used the title 'Mahatma' for Gandhi around 1915.

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