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<div class="ai-exp-block"> <b>Explanation:</b> <p>The Second Round Table Conference was held in England in 1931-32 to discuss constitutional reforms in India. The Viceroy presiding over that period, according to the provided answer key, was Lord Wellington. Other options were not the Viceroy at that time.</p> </div> <div class="ai-did-block"> <b>? Did You Know?</b><br> <p>Round Table Conferences involved leaders from Indian political groups to discuss India’s constitutional future with the British government.</p> </div> <div class="ai-remember-block"> <b>? Remember:</b> <p>The Second Round Table Conference occurred in London, with the Viceroy in office as per the key being Lord Wellington.</p> </div>

<b>Explanation:</b> <ul> <li><b>Correct: A. Madame Cama</b> – Bhikaji Cama (Madame Cama) edited the journal <i>Bande Mataram</i> from Paris as part of Indo‑French revolutionary activities.</li> <li><b>Why others are incorrect</b>: <ul> <li>B. Shyamaji Krishnavarma – Editor of another exile publication in London/India movement, not Bande Mataram.</li> <li>C. Lala Hardayal – Important freedom fighter, associated with other activities and writings, not editor of Bande Mataram in Paris.</li> <li>D. Bhupen Datta – Not the editor of Bande Mataram.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<b>Explanation</b> <ul> <li><b>Correct answer: A) 1938</b> Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President of the Indian National Congress at the 1938 Haripura Session.</li> <li>He served a second term in 1939, but his first election as Congress President was in 1938.</li> <li><b>Incorrect options:</b></li> <li>B) 1933 – Bose did not become Congress President that year.</li> <li>C) 1928 – Not the year of Bose’s presidency (other leaders or sessions were involved).</li> <li>D) 1923 – Bose was not elected President then.</li> </ul>

<b>Correct answer: A. Cornwalis</b> <ul> <li>Cornwallis is known for reorganizing the Indian Civil Service in the late 18th century. He established a more merit-based and centralized administrative framework, laying the foundations of the modern Civil Service.</li> <li>He introduced reforms such as independent civil and revenue administration and laid groundwork for competitive, merit-based recruitment (to reduce patronage).</li> <li>Other options are not associated with the title: <ul> <li>Curzon and Bentinck were later administrators with different reforms.</li> <li>Satyetham is not a recognized figure linked to this title.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<div class="ai-exp-block"> <b>Explanation:</b> <p>Seleucus was one of the generals of Alexander the Great who led campaigns in the eastern campaigns. After Alexander's death, his successors divided the empire, and Seleucus became the ruler of the eastern territories, founding the Seleucid Empire. The other options refer to different people: Chandragupta Maurya and Dhana Nanda were rulers in ancient India, not Alexander’s generals; Vikramaditya is a legendary emperor of later times. Thus, the correct answer is Alexander, as Seleucus served under him during his campaigns.</p> </div> <div class="ai-did-block"> <b>? Did You Know?</b><br> <p>Seleucus I Nicator is remembered as the founder of the Seleucid Empire.</p> </div> <div class="ai-remember-block"> <b>? Remember:</b> <p>Seleucus was one of Alexander the Great's generals.</p> </div>

<b>Explanation:</b> <ul> <li><b>Correct answer: A</b> – Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD.</li> <li>He led multiple invasions from Ghazni (present-day Afghanistan) into India and targeted temples for wealth.</li> <li><b>Why others are incorrect</b>: <ul> <li>B) Muhammad Gori (Muhammad Ghori) invaded later and did not loot Somnath in 1026.</li> <li>C) Genghis Khan attacked parts of India much later and did not loot Somnath.</li> <li>D) Nadir Shah plundered Delhi in 1739, not Somnath in 1026.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<b>Explanation</b> <ul> <li><b>Correct answer: B. Gandhiji</b> – Mahatma Gandhi founded the All India Harijan Sangh in 1932 to work for the upliftment and welfare of the Harijans (Dalits).</li> <li><b>Why others are incorrect</b>: <ul> <li>A. B R Ambedkar – He worked for Dalit rights and founded other Dalit movements, but he did not found the All India Harijan Sangh.</li> <li>C. Jayprakash Narayan – Not related to the founding of this organization.</li> <li>D. Raj Narayan – Not the founder; this person is not associated with establishing the Sangh.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>