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Q. 2315
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Which of the following pairs is a mis-match ?
A The Indian Struggle - Subhas Chandra Bose
B My Experiments with truth - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
C The Discovery of India - Jawaharlal Nehru
D Life Divine - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct Option:
D [ Life Divine - Bal Gangadhar Tilak ]
Stored explanation
Explanation:
The mismatch is option D. The book Life Divine is written by Sri Aurobindo, not Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The other pairings are correct: The Indian Struggle is associated with Subhas Chandra Bose, My Experiments with Truth with Mohandas K. Gandhi, and The Discovery of India with Jawaharlal Nehru. This question tests matching of notable works with their authors.
? Did You Know?
The Life Divine is a key work of Sri Aurobindo, outlining his philosophy of integral yoga.
? Remember:
Life Divine = Sri Aurobindo; other matches in the list are correct.
Q. 2314
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Which of the following princely States did not sign the Instrument of Accession ?
A Junagadh
B Baroda
C Bikaner
D Jaipur
Correct Option:
A [ Junagadh ]
Stored explanation
Answer: A
Why: Junagadh signed its Instrument of Accession with Pakistan in 1947 and only later became part of India after a plebiscite, so it did not sign the Instrument of Accession with India.
Why others are incorrect:
Baroda (now Vadodara) signed the Instrument of Accession with India.
Bikaner signed the Instrument of Accession with India.
Jaipur signed the Instrument of Accession with India.
Q. 2313
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Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the famous Tirupati session of 1939?
A Subhas Chandra Bose
B Sarat Chandra Bose
C Parabhi Sitaramiya
D Rash Behari Bose
Correct Option:
A [ Subhas Chandra Bose ]
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Q. 2312
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In response to which of the following proposals was the 'Quit India Movement' launched ?
A Simon Commission Report
B Cripps Mission Proposal
C Cabinet Mission Plan
D Wavell Plan
Correct Option:
B [ Cripps Mission Proposal ]
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Q. 2311
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He was born in 1817.
He was knighted in 1888.
He founded the Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh.
He was a member of the Governor General's Executive Council.
Who was he?
A Badruddin Tyabji
B Aga Khan
C Syed Ahmed Khan
D Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Correct Option:
C [ Syed Ahmed Khan ]
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Q. 2310
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Which movement was also famous as 'August Kranti' movement ?
A Tebhaga
B Santhal
C Quit India
D Champaran Non-Cooperation
Correct Option:
C [ Quit India ]
Stored explanation
Explanation:
The August Kranti movement refers to the Quit India Movement of 1942. It was a mass Civil Disobedience campaign launched by Mahatma Gandhi calling for the immediate end of British rule in India. The movement aimed to compel the British government to leave India during World War II. Others options relate to different campaigns: Tebhaga (agrarian reform), Santhal (tribal uprising in 18th century), Champaran Non-Cooperation (1917-18).
? Did You Know?
It was launched in August 1942.
? Remember:
Quit India Movement = August Kranti; demand: immediate independence from British rule.
Q. 2309
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Who, apart from Mrs. Annie Besant, also launched the Home Rule Movement ?
A Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B Balwant Phadke
C Madan Mohan Malaviye
D Lala Hardayal
Correct Option:
A [ Bal Gangadhar Tilak ]
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Q. 2308
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Which of the following statements regarding the Non-Cooperation Movement are correct ?
1. The Indian National Congress unanimously accepted the proposal of non-cooperation.
2. Before the launch of the movement, Gandhiji gave a notice to the Viceroy about the movement.
3. Lokmanya Tilak passed on the day the movement was launched.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option:
B [ 2 and 3 only ]
Stored explanation
Explanation (in simple language):
2 and 3 are correct because Gandhi gave a notice to the Viceroy about launching the Non-Cooperation movement, and Tilak died on the very day the movement was launched (1 August 1920).
1 is incorrect because the Congress did not unanimously accept the proposal; there were reservations and opposition from some leaders.
Q. 2307
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Dayananda Saraswati was the founder of
A Brahmo Samaj
B Arya Samaj
C Theosophical Society
D Prarthana Samaj
Correct Option:
B [ Arya Samaj ]
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Q. 2306
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Which Act provided for establishing a Public Service Commission for both the Union and each State ?
A Government of India Act, 1909
B Government of India Act, 1919
C Government of India Act, 1935
D Indian Independence Act, 1947
Correct Option:
C [ Government of India Act, 1935 ]
Stored explanation
Correct answer: C Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each Province (state) to advise on recruitment, conditions of service, and other personnel matters. This laid the groundwork for a centralized and provincial public service structure.
A 1909: Limited reforms (Morley-Minto) with separate electorates; not about a Public Service Commission.
B 1919: Montagu-Cernie reforms; introduced diarchy in provinces, not PSC establishment.
D 1947: Post-independence act; not about creating PSC at that time.
