Who was the first British Viceroy to be assassinated in office? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first British Viceroy to be assassinated in office?
A. Lord Dufferin
B. Lord Northbrook
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Mayo
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Mayo was assassinated by a Pathan convict, Sher Ali Afridi, while visiting the Andaman Islands in 1872.

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The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930) was launched after the:
A. Salt March
B. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C. Simon Commission protests
D. Chauri Chaura incident

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, following the Salt March. It aimed at non-violent resistance against British laws.

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The 'Kashmir dispute' was taken to the United Nations in which year?
A. 1949
B. 1950
C. 1948
D. 1947

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India referred the Kashmir dispute to the UN Security Council on 1 January 1948, leading to a ceasefire on 1 January 1949.

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When was the 'Dandi March' officially completed?
A. April 13, 1930
B. March 12, 1930
C. April 6, 1930
D. May 5, 1930

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gandhi reached Dandi and broke the salt law on April 6, 1930.

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