The 'Indian Independence Act' ended British paramountcy over princely states. How many states acceded to India by 15 August 1947? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The 'Faraizi Movement' of East Bengal was founded in 1818 under the leadership of whom?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement to encourage Muslims to fulfill their fundamental duties ('faraiz') and reject un-Islamic practices introduced under colonial rule.
Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement to encourage Muslims to fulfill their fundamental duties ('faraiz') and reject un-Islamic practices introduced under colonial rule.
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The Dandi March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was started by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, Gujarat, to protest the British salt tax. This marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, Gujarat, to protest the British salt tax. This marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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The 'Damodar Valley Corporation' (DVC) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A
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DVC was set up in 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project in independent India, modeled on the Tennessee Valley Authority.
DVC was set up in 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project in independent India, modeled on the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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