The 'Khilafat Movement' was launched to support: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Khilafat Movement' was launched to support:
A. The Arab revolt
B. The Ottoman Caliphate
C. The Iranian revolution
D. The Turkish republic
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Muslims to protect the Ottoman Caliphate, which was under threat after World War I.

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The 'Komagata Maru' incident of 1914 is associated with which issue?
A. Indian immigration to Canada
B. Indian students in Britain
C. Indian labourers in South Africa
D. Indian soldiers in World War I

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Komagata Maru was a Japanese steamship chartered to carry Indian immigrants to Canada. In 1914, the ship was denied entry at Vancouver, and it was forced to return to India, where a clash with police resulted in deaths.

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The 'Communist Party of India' split in 1964, but which party emerged from it?
A. CPI(ML)
B. CPI(M)
C. Forward Bloc
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Minto
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Correct Answer: Option B


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